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Doug Deason

Brooks And Dunn ‘Play Something Country,’ Helping Boost Fundraiser To A Record Net

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Looking every inch like a slimmed-down Brand New Man, event Co-Chair Steve Stodghill stood onstage in The Statler Hotel's ballroom, welcoming guests to the first-ever All for the Hall Dallas fundraiser supporting Nashville's non-profit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The Sept. 22 event at the downtown hotel was the climax of a two-day benefit for the museum's … [Read more...] about Brooks And Dunn ‘Play Something Country,’ Helping Boost Fundraiser To A Record Net

Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

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Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

Despite Tales Of An Adolphus Haunting, Cattle Baron’s Ball’s 2018 Research Symposium Energized Fundraising To Beat Cancer

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Thanks to CBB Research Symposium Co-Chairs Amy Green, Kris Johnson and Melissa Sherrill Martin, the ladies of Cattle Baron’s Ball headed their SUVs toward downtown Dallas on Monday, April 30, for the 2018 Research Symposium hosted by The Adolphus, Mary Kay and The Deason Foundation and sponsored by Nancy C. and Richard R. Rogers, Mary Kay Inc. and The Deason Foundation. The … [Read more...] about Despite Tales Of An Adolphus Haunting, Cattle Baron’s Ball’s 2018 Research Symposium Energized Fundraising To Beat Cancer

Holly And Doug Deason Open Their Home For No Tie Dinner & Dessert Host And Sponsor Party

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While many had taken off for spring break on Friday, March 6, others headed to the No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party at Holly and Doug Deason's home. Here's a report from the field: Doug Deason remembered when AIDS first touched his life. It was in the 80’s and he learned that a childhood friend, a robust guy who played football, had contracted and died from it. Since … [Read more...] about Holly And Doug Deason Open Their Home For No Tie Dinner & Dessert Host And Sponsor Party