Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21.But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Gina Betts
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Provided A Feast Of Catching Up
For the first time since temperatures hit the century mark, gents were having to pull out their best ties for an evening event on Thursday, September 5. The occasion was the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner at the Dallas Country Club. The annual dinner underwritten by Comerica is considered a warm-up for the CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion two-day events. As emcee … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Circle Dinner Provided A Feast Of Catching Up
Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
Folks have hardly had time to recover from last week’s nonprofit activities than they’re facing a tsunami of a week ahead. As if the 11th annual North Texas Giving Day on Thursday wasn’t enough, there are loads of invite-only events and the big-time fundraisers like Concert For A Cure at The Eye at The Joule, the Roberts S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner honoring former Dallas … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
According to Blue Jean Ball Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Lisa Cooley,In 2014, our dear friends heard the words no parent wants to hear — “Your child has cancer.” When Tracy and Ben Lange heard those words, their son Luke Lange was only 9 years old. After numerous doctor visits, chemotherapy and basically having their lives turned upside down, Luke and his family courageously … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
Alas, Luke Lange wasn’t able to attend the Blue Jean Ball raffle reveal party benefiting his Luke’s FastBreak on Thursday, August 1, at Park House. Seems Park House Dallas’ “house rules” prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from being in the Highland Park private club after 6 p.m.Not to worry. Luke was probably still recovering from jet lag after the Langes' family trip to … [Read more...] about Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
Every year since 1989, the Anti-Defamation League Texoma Region has honored a member of the local legal community for his or her "outstanding leadership, exemplary contributions to the community, and a commitment to the ideals of ADL." A number of the former honorees were present at The Fairmont Hotel on Thursday, May 23, for the 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award … [Read more...] about Mike Gruber Is Hailed As A ‘Special Person’ At ADL Texoma Region’s 2019 Larry Schoenbrun Jurisprudence Award Luncheon
JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
Last year’s inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke’s Fastbreaks was such a great hit that it’s returning to Eddie Deen’s on Saturday, September 21.Country western fans/Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Lisa and Clay Cooley are bringing multi-award winner Trace Adkins. Having sold 11M albums and generated more that 1B spins on Pandora, he loves being on the road. As Trace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocate Gina Betts,“After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students.“As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After School All Stars … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Earvin “Magic” Johnson was due to arrive in North Texas just before 10:30 a.m. CST. That meant he had to be in flight around 5:30 a.m. PST for the Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon on Friday, October 19, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And his stay couldn’t be too long, because he also had to be in Milwaukee for the L.A. Dodgers playoff game No. 6 against the Brewers … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson Had Jaws Dropping At Family Gateway’s Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
Gateway To Opportunity Patrons Party Was A “Shoe In” Double Win At Neiman Marcus NorthPark
Logan Betts should buy a lottery ticket. But more about that later.The Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity patron party on Tuesday, October 9, in Neiman Marcus NorthPark’s shoe salon turned into a family affair. Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Lisa Cooley were surrounded by their kids. Lisa had gal power with daughter-in-law Bela Cooley and Ciara Cooley, who was … [Read more...] about Gateway To Opportunity Patrons Party Was A “Shoe In” Double Win At Neiman Marcus NorthPark
Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Raffle Packages Range From Courtside Seats To Rocky Mountain Highs
With Family Gateway’s Gateway to Opportunity Luncheon featuring Earvin “Magic” Johnson at the Omni Dallas just ten days away, Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Lisa Cooley have just revealed the raffle packages that include everything from court-side seats to an Aspen getaway.The packages include the following:Life is Better in the Mountains — One week at St. Regis in … [Read more...] about Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon Raffle Packages Range From Courtside Seats To Rocky Mountain Highs