Despite COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri, 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers isn’t letting anything hold her back from raising the $5,391,091 for the 2021 CCB beneficiaries (Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation, Cafe Momentum, Dallas CASA, Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas Symphony Association Inc., Network of Community Ministries, Phoenix House of Texas Inc. … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Is In Fundraising Mode With New Committee And Advisory Board Members Plus Beneficiary Videos
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JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
Following a grueling 2020, the Crystal Charity Ball committee is looking to brighter days … or make that brighter years ahead. It has just been announced by 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers that 2020 Underwriting Chair Susan Farris has been named 2021 CCB Chair-Elect/2022 CCB Chair. According to Leslie, “Susan’s extensive experience in the Dallas community, her proven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
As if it wasn’t enough to hold the Crystal Charity Ball gala for more than a thousand philanthropic types and closing a record-breaking year of fundraising for Dallas children’s charities, 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy hosted a tea in her home for the CCB committee members like Su-Su Meyer, Kristina Whitcomb, Tucker Enthoven, Di Johnston, Stacey Walker, Christie Carter, Mary … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
According to Cristo Rey Dallas Board Member Cheryl Joyner, "Students at Cristo Rey Dallas work one day a week at top businesses across North Texas, learning valuable professional skills while earning 65% of their college prep tuition. “Drawing students from 51 zip codes, Cristo Rey Dallas provides a unique educational and work opportunity for students of families with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Cristo Rey Dallas
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”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Celebrating Women Luncheon
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
The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
While The Family Place ReuNighters kicked off at Stanley Korshak on Thursday, October 10, the Dallas Opera loving 1st Night patrons were north of the Dallas CBD at Lisa and David Genecov’s Preston Hollow mansion. Just off the entry 1st Night Co-Chairs Carol and Don Glendenning were happily settled in the two-story library, while 1st Sight 1st Night Co-Chairs Kim and Greg … [Read more...] about The Dallas Opera’s 1st Night Patrons Were Feted With Song And News About A New Partnership
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
Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy is a true lover of travel. She’s probably already booked a seat on the first trip to the moon. With that wanderlust gene, it was simple for her to pick her theme for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser — “South American Mosaic.” For the annual CCB Midpoint Luncheon at Salum Restaurant on Wednesday, May 29, where the committee … [Read more...] about Abraham Salum Spiced Up Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Luncheon With A South American Taste
Tony Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth To Be 20th Annual Celebrating Women Luncheon Speaker
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