Philanthropist and favorite volunteer Ola Fojtasek loves being around women. One reason might be because the ever-feminine Ola's home life is one filled with men — husband Randall Fojtasek and their four sons. That may explain why she's rolled up her sleeves to support such women-driven fundraising efforts as Sweetheart Ball's raising funds for heart disease research, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist/Mom Of Four Boys Ola Fojtasek To Chair 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon
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Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
Since the last in-person Celebrating Women Luncheon in 2019, the pandemic created another challenge for healthcare workers to battle the ever-evolving virus. But that didn’t mean breast cancer took a break and neither did Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's Celebrating Women fundraising to battle the disease. During those two years, 2020 Co-Chair Peggy Meyer with … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Cure Is The Intent
Tuesday was a big day for Celebrating Women. While it would have been the day before the big annual fundraising luncheon for Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s fight against breast cancer if it hadn't been for COVID, it turned out to serve as a reminder of how Celebrating Women’s efforts have been life-changing. The occasion centered around a lady you might not know, … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Cure Is The Intent
Spring Sprung At Cattle Baron’s Spring Luncheon At Smoky Rose With The “Well Heeled” Set
Despite threats from weather guessers that North Texas was going to have a royal drenching just after noon on Friday, April 23, 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall weren’t going to back out of the CBB’s Spring Luncheon at Smoky Rose. As it turned out, the storms didn’t rain on the gals’ get together. While CBB member Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Spring Sprung At Cattle Baron’s Spring Luncheon At Smoky Rose With The “Well Heeled” Set
Baylor Medical Center – Dallas Foundation Board Meeting Focused On The Importance Of Nursing
The Baylor Medical Center - Dallas Foundation’s quarterly meeting Tuesday, December 8, was a major catch-up for members in virtual attendance. They not only were updated about Ben Renberg's being named president of the Foundation and Baylor Scott and White Health's new affiliation with Texas A&M Health and Baylor College of Medicine in Temple, but as a result of the … [Read more...] about Baylor Medical Center – Dallas Foundation Board Meeting Focused On The Importance Of Nursing
2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer
Back on Wednesday, October 28, it was one of those cold fall days with the high only 45 degrees and wet stuff falling all over. If ever there was a time when an event benefited from being virtual, it was the day’s Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 2020 Celebrating Women benefiting Baylor Scott And White Health’s battle against breast cancer. Over the past 20 years, the … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
Earlier this year, Baylor Scott And White Health launched the "High-risk Breast Program” thanks to generous support from Celebrating Women. It was developed because "up to 15% of women are high-risk for developing breast cancer and unaware." Already, 400 women who had a mammogram were notified of their risk of developing breast cancer and provided additional screening … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Broadway darling Kristin Chenoweth is barely 4’11”, but when she entered the Anatole’s Wedgewod Room just past 11 a.m. on Friday, October 11, she was a true starburst of energy and shine. Her presence was for the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. But before the diminutive blonde Broadway babe arrived for the … [Read more...] about 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Kristin Chenoweth Proved To Be “Very, Very Popular”
Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Unlike most patron parties, the 2019 Celebrating Women (CW) gathering on Thursday, October 3, at Kathy and Larry Helm's home was a bit of a parting of the ways and introductions to new supporters. Connie Yates, who had been the face and voice for CW presenting sponsor Tom Thumb/ Albertsons and a longtime supporter both personally and professionally of the annual … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Patron Party Was A Swan Song For One And The Introduction To A Couple Of Newcomers
Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
Dig out your parachutes and sweaters pronto. Come Thursday, North Texas is going to be deep diving when it comes to temperatures. The high on Thursday is to be flirting with 90, but it’s going to be downhill from there. Come Friday when fundraising luncheons like Baylor Scott and White Foundation Dallas' Celebrating Women and New Friends New Life's Annual Luncheon, as well … [Read more...] about Weather Woes: Thursday’s Drumbeat Drop In Temperature Bodes A Chilly And Wet Friday
JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed
After a restful spring break, the news is popping in for area fundraising. First to break is the 20th anniversary of Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon. Luncheon Chair Laura Downing and her Underwriting Chair Cheryl Joyner have not only already picked the date — Friday, October 11 — and the location — the Hilton Anatole, they’ve also had a new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 20th Anniversary Celebrating Women New Logo And Details Revealed