My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Amy Hegi

JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources

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Whether it’s celebrating others’ successes or just being with each other, Jan and Fred Hegi’s family always seems to have fun. But when it comes to supporting a program or organization as a family, their smiles and laughter are just downright contagious. Today it was announced that SMU and its President R. Gerald Turner have caught a big case of smiles thanks to the Hegi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Fred Hegi Family Commit $1M To Expand SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center Resources

Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor

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Great news to start the week! 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell, Underwriting Chair/sisters-in-law Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi and Honorary Co-Chairs Gene Jones, Charlotte Jones, Karen Jones and Lori Jones have sent word that Tom Thumb and Albertsons Companies Foundation will return as presenting sponsor for the 22nd annual fundraising luncheon … [Read more...] about Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor

JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker

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Like in any business, there are families that pass along their talents and interests down through the generations. In the entertainment industry such dynasties include names like Huston, Barrymore, Fonda, Howard, Douglas, Bridges and Arquette. That last name may surprise some folks, but the Arquette family roots reach back to vaudevillian Charles Arquette, whose son (Clifford … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker

JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon And Elizabeth Gambrell Reveal Details For the Annual Luncheon

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Despite it being April Fool’s Day, Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell aren’t fooling around today. Besides having law degrees, cute husbands and adorable kids, they’re co-chairing the 2021 Celebrating Women’s Luncheon to battle breast cancer. Joining Marybeth and Elizabeth in the effort to create awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon And Elizabeth Gambrell Reveal Details For the Annual Luncheon

Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support

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When Jan (Vestal) and Fred Hegi met the first week of their freshman year at SMU, they probably had no idea that their meeting would lead to a marriage of more than 50 years, two remarkable sons and daughters-in-law (Amy and Peter Hegi and Libby and Brian Hegi), as well as a flock of adorable grandchildren. Over the years the Hegi union has  not only provided a wealth of … [Read more...] about Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support

Judge Craig Mitchell Led The Run For The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On Luncheon

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While it was usually held in the chilly month of January, Soup's On Luncheon Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi must have had an in with Mother Nature resulting in a chilly start on Thursday, February 20. With Chief Chef Brian Luscher ramrodding his team of chefs to serve up soup and Skid Row Running Club Founder/LA Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell providing food for serious … [Read more...] about Judge Craig Mitchell Led The Run For The Stewpot Alliance’s Soup’s On Luncheon

2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker

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At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker

2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

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As the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball wound up its year of gathering more than $6.8M for the 2019 beneficiaries (Child and Family Guidance Center, Community Partners of Dallas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, For the Nations Refugee Outreach, Interfaith Family Services, Jubilee Park and Community Center, Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Mercy Street, Promise House and Readers 2 … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Committee Recognized Top Producers With Charms And Jaguar Spots

JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary

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It’s rare when North Texas weather allows Margie and Ray Francis to open up their charming cottage along Turtle Creek for an outdoor event. According to Ray, it’s either too warm, too wet or too cold. But tonight it was just right for the kick-off of the 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon festivities, and the Francises’ backyard was this side of perfection with strings of lights … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2020 Soup’s On! Luncheon Plans Announced For The Stewpot Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown

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There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show

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For the first time in ages, old Neiman Marcus standard bearers like Special Events VP Sandy Marple and Senior VP/Fashion Director Ken Downing would not be part of the annual Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at the NM Downtown store on Friday, September 13. Adding to the change factor was designer Carolina Herrera’s successor Wes Gordon, who was presenting his … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show