On the morning of Sunday, December 8, there were quite a few bleary-eyed folks, who had barely enough time to swap their tuxedos and designer gowns for khakis and flats before heading to NorthPark Center. Just hours before they had been guests at the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball benefiting Dallas children’s charities. But now they were supporting another children’s fundraiser by … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Was The Perfect Morning-After Fundraiser For Children’s Medical Center Foundation
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Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
Before being swept up in the holiday season, the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals held it 34th Annual Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on Friday, November 8, to honor local heroes in North Texas. This year's collection of honorees, who accepted their awards via video and on stage, included Donna Wilhelm, Michal Powell, Cindy … [Read more...] about Six North Texas Heroes Were Honored At The 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
MySweetWishList: Emergency Room Reimagination At Children’s Medical Center
According to Emergency Room Reimagination at Children’s Medical Center Dallas Co-Chairs Katy Miller and Diane Scovell, “When the Emergency Room at Children’s Medical Center Dallas opened five decades ago, the population in North Texas tipped half-a-million people. Today, more than 7 million people call North Texas home. “That’s why we have signed our names onto … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Emergency Room Reimagination At Children’s Medical Center
2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Some came to the Junior League of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 1, expecting Felicity with her swirls of curls; some just knew that they were going to have the hardened Elizabeth Jennings of "The Americans;" and old-timers thought a Mickey Mouse Club alumnae would be in the spotlight at the Hilton Anatole. None of 'em showed up. Instead, they got to see … [Read more...] about 2019 Milestones Luncheon Ranged From Traditional Accolades To “Star Wars'” Keri Russell
Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
The annual Woman of the Year Gala presented by Les Femmes du Monde usually attracts a pretty decent crowd. Back in 2014, for example, more than 120 guests showed up for the Gala at Harlan Crow's library. And, last year and in 2016, the Dallas Country Club was packed for the event. But on Thursday, October 17, a mere 40 guests gathered at The Tower Club to honor Texas First Lady … [Read more...] about Les Femmes Du Monde Annual Woman Of The Year Gala Fetes Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott
2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
The word “genuine” is defined as "free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere." If someone was trying to put a face to that definition, it would be 55-year-old actress Laura Linney. And that’s what nearly 800 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon guests learned on Friday, October 4, at the Omni Dallas Hotel to benefit The Family Place. And it seemed so right to have a … [Read more...] about 2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
When the guests, including Ron Gafford, Lili Kellogg, Bill Noble, Adele and Hobson Wildenthal, Kerry Wildenthal Fagelman and Michael Fagelman, Bill Davis, Marti Carlin and Ute and Rolf Haberecht, gathered for the 2019 Each Moment Matters Luncheon on Thursday, October 3, there was a sense among them of the "special-ness" of the fundraiser. After all, the event at the Hilton … [Read more...] about Widow Of ‘The Rhinestone Cowboy’ Stars At Milestone Each Moment Matters Luncheon
JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Gives $1M To Children’s Medical Center Foundation
With cameras from local TV stations "rolling," Children's Cancer Fund Executive Director Jennifer Arthur presented a check for a whopping $1 million Tuesday evening to Brent Christopher, president of the Children's Medical Center Foundation. The presentation at Children's Health Medical Center Dallas represented the net proceeds from the CCF's 31st Annual Gala, which … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Gives $1M To Children’s Medical Center Foundation
31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
When Kimberly Schlegel Whitman chairs an event, she is known to bring all the right folks together. On Friday, April 26, she pulled out the big guns for the Children's Cancer Fund Annual Gala at the Hilton Anatole benefiting pediatric cancer research and treatment programs at Children's Health and UT Southwestern. Not only did Kim have Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach return as … [Read more...] about 31st Annual Children’s Cancer Fund Gala Was A True Family Affair
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
Looking around the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room at 11:05 a.m. on Monday, April 15, Callier Foundation Board Chair Tricia George wondered where the people were. So far, the 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon VIP party was made up of three Callier Center staffers and a group of men that no one knew. Then down the hallway, Tricia spied a familiar face. It was Ken Altshuler with … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrates Dr. Steven Barlow, Brent Christopher And Harper Hanna’s Journey
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon
From the VIP reception in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room to the luncheon in the club’s ballroom on Monday, April 15, the Callier Cares Luncheon was filled to the max and with good reason. Thanks to Luncheon Chair Beth Layton, Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardee Brent Christopher shared a memorable tale about the late Ruth Altshuler; Callier Prize in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Callier Cares Luncheon