October got off to an amazing start with two events taking place on Tuesday, October 1. While Children's Health and UT Southwestern were breaking ground at the site of the new Dallas pediatric campus highlighted by a multimillion-dollar announcement courtesy of Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, the Equest Women's Auxiliary was holding its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at Brook … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon
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MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
According to Equest volunteer Margaret Wolf, “When my son Ryan Wolf was born with a cognitive delay, my husband and I decided to try any therapy, any doctor’s suggestion, any plan to improve his life. When we discovered Equest - Ryan was six. He has been a client for over 25 years. The transformative impact of the horses has made huge difference in his life. He has grown up … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Fall Fair And Open House
Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
On Saturday, April 27, Calvert Collins-Bratton declared that April had become the spring version of October when it came to fundraising. And right she was as she co-chaired Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala with her childhood friend/horse-loving Melissa Oates at the Hilton Anatole. Across North Texas, valets, caterers and venues were in overdrive with guests having to change in … [Read more...] about Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Back in 1998, Sarah Wilke and Dr. Leighton K. Farrell came up with Project Transformation (PT) over lunch one day. The idea was to create a program that would “address three unique challenges: 1) how to meet the academic, physical, social-emotional and spiritual needs of children; 2) how to provide meaningful ways for college-age young adults to explore ministry opportunities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
With less than ten days until the big fundraiser, the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala Co-Chairs Calvert Collins-Bratton and Melissa Oates have passed the word that the hoedown is nearing a sold-out status. With the event moving to the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom after years at its Texas Horse Park homebase, the gals report that places are getting as scares as oats in … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the MySweetCharity Calendar or any other North Texas calendar about April fundraisers, don’t. It’s enough to give vapors to the most strong-hearted type. Now, stop collapsing and gird your botoxed brows to new levels of smooth. It will be a breeze except for a handful of exceptions that will send Solomon shivering under his … [Read more...] about JEEZ ALERT: April Is Gonna Be Showering With Fundraising Collisions
JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
News has just galloped in that there’s been an abrupt change of leadership at Equest. The long and short of it is that Myrshem George, who was named the equine therapeutic program’s CEO in April 2023, has "departed." Taking the organization's reins as interim CEO will be Equest Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, who has for many years supported Equest. In addition … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Myrshem George, “My wish this holiday season is that the community will support our mission at Equest, to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted services. In this season of friends, family and giving, we encourage our community to partner with … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
JUST IN: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala: Hope Unbridled Leadership And Awardees Announced
Since the 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala: Hope Unbridled is heading the Equest herd of supporters from their home base at Texas Horse Park to the Anatole Chantilly Ballroom on Saturday, April 27, it has just been announced the chief wranglers so to speak. Co-chairing the event will be recently announced Communities Foundation of Texas Chief Relationship Officer Calvert … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Equest Blue Ribbon Gala: Hope Unbridled Leadership And Awardees Announced
Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids
The Equest Women's Auxiliary's (WAUX) Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, October 3, turned out to be a celebration for a youngster who had gone from needing a walker to walking the runway on her own and receiving a standing ovation at Brook Hollow. But moments before that took place, the Equest mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger greeted guests in the driveway and posed … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show Crossed The Finish Line With Awards, Fall Looks And Stand-Out Kids
Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala
Winter hasn't arrived and already plans are locked down for spring 2024. While the theme and other details are still being finalized, word had galloped in that Equest's 43rd annual gala — aka the Blue Ribbon Gala — will take place on Saturday, April 27. But before you envision returning to Equest's home base at Texas Horse Park, whoa! Instead of heading south, the gals and … [Read more...] about Equest Is Saddling Up For A Change In Direction For Its 2024 Blue Ribbon Gala