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JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair

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While it may seem way too cold to be out, the Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon past chairs couldn’t resist getting together for lunch today at Park House. The big news was who would be chairing the 2020 fundraiser in October. It will be blonde Peggy Meyer, who did double duty in 2018 by co-chairing the Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescapes and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Peggy Meyer To Chair 2020 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Jill Tananbaum As Underwriting Chair

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her gal-pal/Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner picked a lively sprite as their keynote speaker  —Kristin Chenoweth. While Kristin had not been a victim of breast cancer, she had more than witnessed the fear, frustration and cruelty of the disease in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon

Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker

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Kristin Chenoweth is more than the adorable, Tony Award-winning sweetheart of Broadway. She’s also an upfront-type gal from Oklahoma with a wicked sense of humor. For instance, in her book “A Little Bit Wicked,” she recalled when meeting NBC chief Jeff Zucker, who axed her show after a few episodes, she tells him: ‘Hey! Thanks for canceling my show, you party-pooper.’” But … [Read more...] about Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker

Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Everybody's had an Eric Stonestreet in their lives. He was the guy who wasn’t the high school quarterback; he wasn’t the valedictorian, but he was the fellow who always seemed to have a shoulder to cry on and as he gave you a hug, he made a comment that made you laugh. He also always had time for you. But Eric was also someone who, despite the chipper and compassionate … [Read more...] about Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Baylor Health Care System Foundation's 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon guests made a new BFF on Thursday, October 25, at the Hilton Anatole. While some might have thought they would have been in the presence of “Modern Family’s” Cameron "Cam Tucker, they discovered the man behind the character — Eric Stonestreet, who was the perfect blend of laughter and tearing up. He … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

JUST IN: Pat McEvoy And Michal Powell To Co-Chair 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Shelle Sills As Underwriting Chair

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Last week it was announced that Pat McEvoy would chair the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball. While some might want to rest up before taking on the responsibility to raise millions of dollars for Dallas children's nonprofits, Pat is not your typical gal. It was just announced that Pat and Michal Powell will co-chair Baylor Health Care System Foundation's 2018 Celebrating … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pat McEvoy And Michal Powell To Co-Chair 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Shelle Sills As Underwriting Chair

1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Editor's warning: This post is a very long one, but it's worth the read. So, settle back to find out why the 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon was one of the most memorable get togethers of the year. It depended on your age when it came to Jamie Lee Curtis. Those with decades on their meters remembered her as the darling daughter of Hollywood’s golden age couple of Janet Leigh … [Read more...] about 1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon

JUST IN: Pat McEvoy To Chair 2019 Crystal Charity Ball

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With the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball less than a month away, plans are already underway for the 2019 Dallas children’s fundraiser. 2018 CCB Chair Claire Emanuelson just revealed that Pat McEvoy has been selected to serve at 2018 CCB Chair-Elect and 2019 Chair. Since being a member of CCB since 2004, she had chaired a variety of positions including the Ten Best Dressed Fashion … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pat McEvoy To Chair 2019 Crystal Charity Ball

With Pens In Hand, Celebrating Women Luncheon Committee Members Continued The Battle Against Breast Cancer

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Around Michal and Lloyd Powell’s dining room table a group of women gathered early on Wednesday, April 5. It wasn’t a gloves-and-hats tea party, nor a brunch. It was a roll-up-the-sleeves session to tackle stacks of letters being sent to friends about the Baylor Health Care System Foundation's Celebrating Women Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Thursday, October 26. The news … [Read more...] about With Pens In Hand, Celebrating Women Luncheon Committee Members Continued The Battle Against Breast Cancer

JUST IN: 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker Will Be Multi-Talented Jamie Lee Curtis (aka Lady Haden-Guest)

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After weeks of begging, threatening, cajoling and downright nagging, the 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Tucker Enthoven and her Underwriting Chair Ola Fojtasek finally fessed up who would be the featured speaker at Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s 18th annual fundraiser to fight breast cancer. Tucker and Ola have arranged to have a member of a legendary … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker Will Be Multi-Talented Jamie Lee Curtis (aka Lady Haden-Guest)

Rita Wilson Showed Spunk, Humor And Courage About Her Breast Cancer At The 17th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon

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North Texas treasure Lindalyn Adams was under the weather on Thursday, October 20. Of all days to be ill, this one was the wrong one. It was also the day when her brainchild fundraiser, the 2016 Celebrating Women Luncheon, was scheduled to take place at the Anatole. While it would be the first in its 17-year history for Lindalyn to miss, the show went on to raise funds for … [Read more...] about Rita Wilson Showed Spunk, Humor And Courage About Her Breast Cancer At The 17th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon