For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
Annette Simmons
2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Thanks to months of planning, 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner and Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext were feeling positive that all seemed headed to a seamless fundraiser at the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas on Thursday, September 12. Even the day before, a hijacking of the fundraiser's delivery truck of the luncheon chairs by a "homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 The Sweetheart Ball
The very idea of women in elegant silk gowns having to wear cloaks and fur wraps in April may have seemed as foreign as having a submarine race along the Trinity, but that's exactly what happened for The Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20. Despite 2024 Chair Heather Washburne's creating a fabulous version of The Bahamas' Lyford Cay Club complete … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 The Sweetheart Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball
The Hilton Anatole was transformed into a showcase of arts for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball's "Masterpieces In The Making" event on Saturday, December 9. From the ballerina, sculptor and opera singer on pedestals in the entry hall to Van Gogh's look-alike dabbling on a canvas to capture a mammoth-size "The Starry Night," it was a kick-off to a night of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
Despite the 50-degree weather and rain on Thursday, November 9, Lee Ann and Alan White 's driveway was already decked out in holiday lights for The Salvation Army of North Texas' 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon patron party. As Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton joined Lee Ann in welcoming guests, Alan reported that despite having lost 75 pounds in the past … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Patrons Didn’t Let A Chilly, Wet Night Keep Them From Celebrating At The “White House”
JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Donates $1M For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
North Texas' Annette Simmons has had a very busy couple of weeks. On Thursday, November 16, she along with daughter Amy Simmons Crafton were the honorary co-chairs for the Doing The Most Good Luncheon for The Salvation Army of North Texas. Then there have been all types of get-togethers to celebrate her birthday (officially on Sunday, November 26). And now word has just … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Donates $1M For 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Grovel Alert: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
2023 Doing The Most Good Co-Chairs Lisas (as in Cooley and Singleton) are within a blonde hair's breadth of having a sold-out fundraiser for The Salvation Army of North Texas at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, November 16. In addition to its reputation of being an inspirational celebration, the luncheon’s popularity may also be due to the fact that it’s just days away … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon
According to Doing The Most Good Luncheon Co-Chairs Lisa Cooley and Lisa Singleton, "We are thrilled that philanthropist Annette Simmons, and her daughter, Amy Simmons Crafton, are serving as Honorary Chairs for The Salvation Army of North Texas Doing the Most Good luncheon, being held on November 16. The Simmons family have been generous supporters of The … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon