My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Anne Besser

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: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Underwritten by Medical City Children’s Hospital Is Unveiled

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The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball committee has been busy today moving, stuffing and getting things ready for Saturday's black-tie fundraiser gala at the Hilton Anatole for 1,530 guests. One of the much anticipated items that arrived for unpacking was the 2019 Children's Book underwritten by Medical City Children's Hospital. On hand to check out the hardbound book … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book Underwritten by Medical City Children’s Hospital Is Unveiled

New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home

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For a couple of days, Mother Nature went to brutalize Chicago, leaving North Texas in spring-like conditions. Perhaps it was that reason that the class of 2019 Crystal Charity Ball new members and executive committee were in cottons and silks. Nary a boot or wool was in the 2014 CCB Chair Robyn Conlon’s Highland Park home for the annual get-to-know-you brunch on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about New Crystal Charity Ball Members Are Honored With A Brunch At Robyn Conlon’s Home

Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award

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The Kappa Kappa Gammas had the elegant two-day Tablescapes in October at the Dallas Country. The Chi Omegas were hosting the three-day Chi Omega Christmas Market shopping extravaganza at the Centennial Hall at Fair Park from November 14-17. The Kappa Alpha Thetas took over Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, November 13, to play Theta And Friends Bingo. Unlike the Kappas in … [Read more...] about Dallas Theta Alumnae Chapter Scored Bingo With Fundraiser And National Founders Award

‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

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Elizabeth and Eric Gambrell looked happy. Pausing outside the Chantilly Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole, where the 33rd annual La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala was about to get underway on Saturday, June 9, the couple was impressed by how many people had shown up for the event. "It's our biggest crowd ever—1,030!" said Elizabeth, who was co-chairing the … [Read more...] about ‘The Colors Of Spain’ Were Featured At The 33rd Annual La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Presentation Gala

Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied

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Thanks to two Highland Park policemen, the lineup of cars queuing up on Preston Road leading to Kathy and Harlan Crows' estate was as civilized as a White House state dinner on the evening of Friday, June 9. But then, what would one have expected for the La Fiesta Under the Stars event? Having celebrated the La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas fundraising week leading up to the … [Read more...] about Kathy And Harlan Crow’s Estate Became A Fiesta Under The Stars That Electra Waggoner Would Have Envied

Libby Hunt Opened Her Home-Sweet-Home For The La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses And Escorts Mothers’ Get Together

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While the Go Red For Women Luncheon patrons were filling Ann and Bob Dyer’s home overlooking Turtle Creek, the 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas duchess and escort moms were quite at home at Libby Hunt’s Volk Estate mansion on Thursday, February 22. Despite the damp chill of the night and the bumper car accidents throughout North Texas, the Hunt home was the perfect place … [Read more...] about Libby Hunt Opened Her Home-Sweet-Home For The La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses And Escorts Mothers’ Get Together

2017 Crystal Charity Ball Hit The Mountain Tops Of Fundraising With Fabulous Fashions, Feasting And Faces At “An Evening In The Alps”

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The munchkins wandering through the Anatole toward the hotel’s Peppermint Park must have thought the Crystal Charity Ball’s “An Evening In The Alps” was part of the Park layout on Saturday, December 2. So did their parents, as they shot photos of the kids standing in front of the snowy hill scene with red sleigh tilted picture-perfect on the upper level of the Chantilly … [Read more...] about 2017 Crystal Charity Ball Hit The Mountain Tops Of Fundraising With Fabulous Fashions, Feasting And Faces At “An Evening In The Alps”

JUST IN: 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses, Escorts And Details Revealed

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The 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas details including the 40 duchesses, escorts and beneficiaries were revealed at announcement reception last night at Belo Mansion. La Fiesta Co-Chairs Anne Besser and Elizabeth Gambrell and their committee have selected the gala theme to be “Exploring Colores de Espana” to “highlight the art, architecture and breathtaking colors … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas Duchesses, Escorts And Details Revealed

Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items

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Unlike other fundraisers, the Crystal Charity Ball has no live auction with that arm-raising competition. Heavens, no! Instead, they have a glamorama silent auction of luxury items that would impress the most persnickety Black Card holder. In preparation for the sleek bidding, the CCB committee sends out a fabulous book containing the goodies to guests. This year Silent … [Read more...] about Jewelry Designer Jorge Adeler’s His-And-Hers Package Of Historic Note Added To The Array Of Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction Items