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JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book, Dazzling Items Are Assembled For Saturday’s New York Holiday

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The Anatole was brimming with activity this week, including one group that put up a big Ferris Wheel in the valet parking area in front of the Atrium entrance. But while conferences and programs have been held throughout the complex, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 women also has been setting up for Saturday night’s iconic gala. In the Wedgwood Room, the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Crystal Charity Ball’s Children’s Book, Dazzling Items Are Assembled For Saturday’s New York Holiday

MySweetWishList: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets

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According to 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner, “As we approach the end of our fundraising year, we would appreciate your support of the 2024 Crystal Charity Beneficiaries through the purchase of one or more of our Contribution Tickets. “Among the six fabulous prizes, there is something for everyone! “Choice of Luxury Vehicle from Sewell up to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Contribution Tickets

JUST IN: Jennifer Dix Selected 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect And 2026 Chair

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While 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner is within just a month away from the mega black tie gala celebration of providing $7,093,665 for the 2024 Dallas County children's charities, 2025 CCB Chair Mary Martha Pickens is lining up her committees and plans for the countless activities for the year ahead. One of those responsibilities is the announcement of the 2026 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jennifer Dix Selected 2025 Crystal Charity Ball Chair-Elect And 2026 Chair

Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors

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While Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center were breaking ground and news at Harry Hines Boulevard and Paul M. Bass Way for the new Dallas pediatric campus on Tuesday, October 1, just up the boulevard the ladies like Cheryl Joyner, Katie Layton Oster, Kristi Francis, Rusty Duvall, Janet Evans, Linda Secrest and Christie Carter who fundraise were at Brook Hollow … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors

2024 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Had A Smooth Bourbon Night With Texas Chic Barbecue

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After an unexpected storm hit on the extremely early morning of Wednesday, September 25, North Texans found the drive-to-work a challenge due to broken tree limbs and non-functioning stoplights. But the gated community of Los Arboles, just off of Forest Lane, seemed to be back to its pristine haven — except for the fountain in the lake adjacent to Debbie and Nickey Oates' … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Husbands Had A Smooth Bourbon Night With Texas Chic Barbecue

2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

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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

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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 CCB Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A “Seay” And Be Seen Feast Worthy Of An Oscar

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While Oscar de la Renta co-designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia were surrounded by guests, over on a couch in the living room of Gretchen and George Seay's glorious mansion sat Laura's "boyfriend" Linus Adolfsson, enjoying the music just an arm's-length away from the pianist. Earlier in the evening he had been happily settled in a wooden chair on the porch at the front door, … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Fashion Show Cocktail Party Was A “Seay” And Be Seen Feast Worthy Of An Oscar

2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Was An Array Of Ten Best Honorees And A Dead Mic

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Folks had scarcely returned from their Labor Day holidays when they had to get all gussied up for the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner. The invite-only event for top donors of the CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show on Thursday, September 4, was the kick-off for the true high rollers. And, what better place to have it than the Neiman Marcus flagship store at the corner … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Was An Array Of Ten Best Honorees And A Dead Mic

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner

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When the Labor Day weekend came to a close, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee immediately got the final months of 2024 fundraising underway. With a tip of the hat to its longtime partners for the past 50 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext decided to have the underwriters' dinner sponsored by Comerica Bank at Neiman … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner

2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Lunch Was A Wheel Of [Good] Fortune For Top Producers

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Just the night before, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball leadership had held a dinner for the past ball chairs at Arlington Hall sponsored by Bank of America. Less that 18 hours later on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and her team were at ChefCrystal C Abraham Salum's Salum Restaurant to sorta play games. With a working theme of Game Changer, they had … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s Midpoint Lunch Was A Wheel Of [Good] Fortune For Top Producers