My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Angie Kadesky

Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon

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Terry Crews was busting with man-ism on Friday, May 10, at the Anatole. As guests gathered in the Wedgwood Room for the VIP meet-and-greet, the former NFL player was the consummate man’s man as he talked with Genesis Women’s Shelter CEO Jan Langbein. His lavender pocket square matched his lavender shirt with white curved collar. Over in another part of the room, Terry’s wife … [Read more...] about Terry Crews Recalled His “Toxic Male” Recovery At Annual Genesis Luncheon

Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

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While Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party hostess Libby Hunt was under-the-weather upstairs tonight, the crowd downstairs at her Volk Estate home-sweet-home was filled to the max including Patricia Meadows, Michael Meadows, Barbara and John Stuart, Emilynn and Claude Wilson, Christina and Chris Durovich, Leslie Benson, Sharon and Mike McCullough, Angie Kadesky, Tiffany and Paul … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon

2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

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For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Is Hot Off The Presses Saluting “Three Special Women”

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It’s countdown time for the 2018 Crystal Charity Ball. While some folks are at their tailors for final fittings, the CCB committee was at the Hilton Anatole in sweaters, jeans and ponytails schlepping materials, checking in loads of  silent auction items and helping Event Producer Tom Addis to create Saturday night’s “A Celebration in Nouvelle-Orléans.”Today Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Is Hot Off The Presses Saluting “Three Special Women”

Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks

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The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks

JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced

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Last week was full of news and this week is looking like a repeat performance. This first one is worth more than $6M for the good of Dallas County children!2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson and her committee finished the daunting selection of the 2018 CCB beneficiaries. After weeks of vetting, interviewing and presentations led  by Charity … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries Announced

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele

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There are those rare people in fundraising who literally break the ice much to the delight of others with their oops and refreshing spontaneity. On Tuesday, October 3, Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele rose to the pinnacle of those ranks of endearment.Initially, it was a challenge with the weather. One guests swore, “Houston shipped their humidity up … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele

Surrounded By French Fashions, Equest Women’s Auxiliary Committee Learned About Wylie Sale And Style Show’s Honorary Chair

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With French designer Roland Mouret holding court in the Glass House of Neiman Marcus Downtown, the Equest Women’s Auxiliary committee members like Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth, Elsa Norwood, Linda Secrest, Di Johnston and Stacey Walker, were being hosted by NM Downtown VP Jeff Byron for lunch on Thursday, May 18.As models floated around the tables, Roland … [Read more...] about Surrounded By French Fashions, Equest Women’s Auxiliary Committee Learned About Wylie Sale And Style Show’s Honorary Chair

MySweet2017Goals: Beth Thoele

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele,“I share common goal with Equest Women's Auxiliary President Angie Kadesky.  In addition to chairing a sold-out luncheon and fashion show at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, October 3, we would like to honor the children, adults and veterans, who are served by this incredible … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Beth Thoele

Callier Cares Luncheon Honors Stuart Bumpas And Reveals Results From Research And Development For The Hearing Impaired

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Brook Hollow was jammed on Tuesday, April 19, for the Callier Center’s Callier Cares. In the Oak Room, where the VIP reception was being held, a lucky few were telling tales of the Sweetheart Ball chaired by Perot sisters Nancy Perot, Suzanne McGee, Carolyn Rathjen and Katherine Reeves the previous Saturday at Brook Hollow. It was one of those nights when the younger members … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Honors Stuart Bumpas And Reveals Results From Research And Development For The Hearing Impaired

Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Gather At Honorary Co-Chairs Michal And Lloyd Powell’s Home To Hear About Plans

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The sky was blue without a cloud in the sky on Tuesday, March 1. While primary voting was ending, guests were gathering at Michal and Lloyd Powell’s too-comfy home. The occasion was the Callier Cares Luncheon patron party. Thanks to the perfect weather, the terrace with the outdoor bar was as inviting as the Powell dining room with a table set with sliders, stuffed tomatoes, … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Patrons Gather At Honorary Co-Chairs Michal And Lloyd Powell’s Home To Hear About Plans