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DIFFA Dallas Glowed At The Village Dallas With “Burgers And Burgundy” And House Of DIFFA News

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As fabulous as the newly reconfigured Village Dallas has been, the grounds never looked more ideal than on Friday, October 20, for DIFFA Dallas' 14th Annual Burgers And Burgundy. Adding to the visual beauty was the aroma arising from the ten chefs' stations serving up ... burgers, of course. In addition to the people watching and the downing of burgers were the evening … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas Glowed At The Village Dallas With “Burgers And Burgundy” And House Of DIFFA News

House Of DIFFA | The List Was A Fundraiser Feast Of Fabulous Fashions And Familiar Faces To Battle AIDS

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With an array of beautiful custom-made jackets up for bids, a fashion extravaganza on the runway, award-winning songbird Kristin Chenoweth performing onstage and very heartfelt testimonies of DIFFA Dallas’ "vital work" in battling AIDS, the House of DIFFA | The List was a memory maker at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, May 13. Why, Kristin even dropped a hint that her wedding … [Read more...] about House Of DIFFA | The List Was A Fundraiser Feast Of Fabulous Fashions And Familiar Faces To Battle AIDS

DIFFA Dallas Gala Patrons Got An Eyeful Of What’s To Come At House Of DIFFA The List

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Across the street from The Joule, the grounds surrounding The Eye took on the appearance of a festival on the evening of Thursday, April 13. Guests were having a grand time in swings decorated with clusters of multi-colored streamers and enjoying edibles and adult beverages. Actually it was the Patron Preview Party just hinting at what's in store for the House Of DIFFA The … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas Gala Patrons Got An Eyeful Of What’s To Come At House Of DIFFA The List

DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary

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It was back in March 2020 when the pandemic swept the world into a historic state of social distancing. While some non-profits pivoted to virtual fundraising, DIFFA/Dallas organizers probably realized that its legendary “over-the-top fundraising event” needed to be seen and experienced in-person. Now that the North Texans are emerging from their masks, it has been … [Read more...] about DIFFA/Dallas Returns To Fundraising With “House Of DIFFA – Extravaganza” For Its 30th Anniversary

DIFFA Dallas’ 8th Annual Burgers And Burgundy Is Moving To Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge On Texas-OU Friday Night

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While most folks believe that Texas-OU weekend closes down everything not Longhorn- or Sooner-related, DIFFA Dallas is planning on testing this theory. Instead of like years past, when the organization held its Burgers and Burgundy outdoor fundraiser at a private estate on a Saturday or Sunday, they set their GPS and daytimer for a different location and day. This year’s … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas’ 8th Annual Burgers And Burgundy Is Moving To Ron Kirk Pedestrian Bridge On Texas-OU Friday Night

MySweet2016Goals: Justin W. Bundick

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According to DIFFA/Dallas Chairman of the Board Justin W. Bundick, “The goal of DIFFA/Dallas in 2016 is to continue to increase the amount of funding DIFFA/Dallas grants to the eighteen HIV/AIDS direct-care service providers we support in North Texas so that they can continue their work with the over 20,000 individuals infected with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. “Since … [Read more...] about MySweet2016Goals: Justin W. Bundick

DIFFA Dallas Previews Collection Of The Designer Outfits Up For Bid

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The DIFFA Dallas special folks, like media types Ron Corning and DIFFA loyalists Simona Beal, Brittanie Buchanan Oleniczak, Carol Yeates Quist, Barbara Buzzell, Thomas Hoeber and Charles Smith II, gathered at Expressions Home Gallery in the Design District on Thursday, February 12. While the crowd was downright cool, stylish and chic, it was the clothes on the hangars and … [Read more...] about DIFFA Dallas Previews Collection Of The Designer Outfits Up For Bid

Round Robin November 7 Night: DIFFA Wreath Auction, Urban Revival, Crystal Charity Underwriters Party And More

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Yes, Thursday, November 7 continued to be a thriller after lunch. The evening of fundraising had folks trying to be three places at the same time. Alas, choices had to be made. Some committed themselves to just one event like the Flora Award honoring Jan Pickens at the Texas Discovery Garden or the Art for Advocacy Auction. Others party-hopped, like Doris Jacobs, who hosted a … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 7 Night: DIFFA Wreath Auction, Urban Revival, Crystal Charity Underwriters Party And More

The Sun Came Out For “Change” And “Burgers”

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Greg Haynes Johnson and Joanna Clarke didn’t know each other Friday (September 27) night when they met at an over-the-top birthday party for Simona Beal at the Ritz-Carlton. There was a seven-foot tall pink birthday cake that would have thrilled the late Mary Kay Ash. (More about that later.) Ritz Chief Chef Dean Fearing popped in to check on the happiness factor of the … [Read more...] about The Sun Came Out For “Change” And “Burgers”

Vive La DIFFA-rence And House Of DIFFA Collection

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Let’s face it. DIFFA Dallas is diffa-rent. In addition to the silent and live auctions, cocktail party reception, dinner and fashion show extravaganza, it has a shock-and-awe factor that gets harder and harder to top each year. Founded in the days when denim was the fabric du jour and celebrity denim jackets were the mainstay in everyone’s closet, it has gotten downright … [Read more...] about Vive La DIFFA-rence And House Of DIFFA Collection