While historians like Dr. Evelyn Montgomery may recall that the Cast Iron Forest kept Fort Worth and Dallas separated, there are those who haven't let anything hold them back from being a part of both cities. On Thursday, February 27, Elaine Agather championed that role at The Senior Source's Spirit of Generations Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. Dallasites may think of … [Read more...] about The Senior Source’s 2025 Spirit Of Generations Awardee Elaine Agather Is A Dynamo Of Two Cities
Christie Carter
Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
Debbie and Nickey Oates had just returned from a couple of weeks in Italy to host Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's (BSWDF) 2024 Celebrating Women patron party on Wednesday, October 16. The night could not have been more perfect at the Oates estate as the mallard ducks settled along the pond just a few feet away from the pond's centerpiece fountain as The Super Moon … [Read more...] about Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors
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
Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Preview Party Celebrated The 2024 Honorees At The Crow Library
The North Texas fundraising got off with a slam on the early evening of Thursday, September 5. While some headed to the Meyerson Symphony Center for the preview of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and the boot-scooters moseyed on over to the elegant Swexan Hotel for the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriting get-together (aka CBB Chair Marjon Henderson's birthday), the lineup … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Preview Party Celebrated The 2024 Honorees At The Crow Library
Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Each Moment Matters Luncheon
According to Each Moment Matters Luncheon Co-Chairs Katherine Wyker and Katie Townend Doherty, “In its 15th year, the Each Moment Matters Luncheon marks a significant milestone in providing dignified and compassionate end-of-life care. With over three million raised since its inception, the luncheon’s proceeds have facilitated Faith Presbyterian Hospice (FPH) in serving over … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Each Moment Matters Luncheon
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
Antwone Fisher Shared His Struggles From Childhood To Manhood At Family Compass’ North Star Luncheon
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
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