For guests arriving for the VIP at “a local country club” for Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon, things were a bit confusing on Monday, April 29. Instead of being directed to the north driveway, where valets typically would relieve guests of their wheels, no one was there. Horrors! Whatever were the guests to do? Some wondered if it had been a cost-saving decision to … [Read more...] about Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
Christie Carter
Dallas CASA’s 2024 Cherish The Children’s Panel Provided Insight Into The Welfare Of Children
Unlike years before, when Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children format was to have a guest speaker, this year's luncheon on Friday, April 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel was to have a panel discussion on the welfare of children in the area. The conversation drew a crowd of guests including Dallas County judges (LaDietra Atkins, Andrea Martin, Audrey Moorehead and Andrea Plumlee), … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA’s 2024 Cherish The Children’s Panel Provided Insight Into The Welfare Of Children
Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
Looking at the women signing letters at the round tables at "a local country club" recently, Carolyn Brown recalled her journey that started in 2016 when she sensed something in the side of her sports bra. Only the "something" was in her breast ... a lump. But that didn't make sense. There was no family history of breast cancer and besides, she was only in her 20s with a … [Read more...] about Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
As the world literally focused on the Solar Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the crowd at a "local country club" gathered to support those with another kind of sensory element. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon chaired by Laura Downing, who admitted that her family had recently learned of hearing challenges. As Laura recalled, her husband Jason Downing had had challenges in … [Read more...] about A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
The Callier Cares Luncheon at a "local country club" is the opportunity to recognize people who have supported and made advancements in the ability for communications. But the 2024 Callier Center for Communication Disorders fundraiser not only saluted Dr. Rebecca Landa with the 2024 Campbell Callier Prize and the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon
Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party Had A Picture-Perfect Setting To Hear About Hearing
The Los Arboles gated community is a charming world flourishing with winding lanes shaded by trees. One of the most splendiferous — with its terrace overlooking a lake with a fountain — belonged to Debbie and Nickey Oates. The 7,168-square-foot stone home was simply ideal for the Foundation for Callier Center's Callier Cares Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, March 27. The … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party Had A Picture-Perfect Setting To Hear About Hearing
JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
Each Moment Matters Co-Chairs Katie Townend Doherty And Katherine Wyker Reveal Deets For Fundraiser
Recently a person who had suffered countless years of battling health issues, including transplants, faced the final stage of the battle. Along with her family, she recognized that the end was near. As grievous as the decision was, it was a little less so when the choice was made to have her moved to The T. Boone Pickens Center. Not only did the surroundings and … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Co-Chairs Katie Townend Doherty And Katherine Wyker Reveal Deets For Fundraiser
Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
For the 2023 Doing The Most Good Luncheon on Thursday, November 16, at the Anatole, it was like a reunion for The Salvation North Texas Major Paul McFarland and the day's keynote speaker, TV sportscaster James "JB" Brown. As guests like Michal Powell, Shelle Sills, Christie Carter, Shannon Graham, Bela Cooley, Ciara Biggers, Kim Quinn, Ann Dyer, Tiffany Divis and Luncheon … [Read more...] about Doing The Most Good Luncheon Did Very Well With A Couple Of Lisas And JB Delivering A Touchdown
World Adventurer Victor Vescovo Shared Past Tales And Future Undertakings At The Sage Society Supper
Oh, what a night the guests at The Charles C. Sprague Sage Society dinner had hearing about tales of faraway places and adventures few people have experienced. Taking place at "a local country club" on Tuesday, October 24, The Senior Source fundraiser's keynote speaker was "local boy" Victor Vescovo, who had conquered the depths of the sea and the world's tallest … [Read more...] about World Adventurer Victor Vescovo Shared Past Tales And Future Undertakings At The Sage Society Supper
Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
Back in early March, the rains poured down on North Texas. One of the areas that took a real drenching was Dallas' Salum Restaurant. While the wet stuff resulted in all types of flowers blooming, it was just too much for Salum's roof, resulting in the restaurant having to shut down for a number of weeks for repairs and renovations. Luckily owner Abraham Salum revved up to … [Read more...] about Salum Restaurant Was Back Open And Serving Up 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon