Once again North Texas was being threatened with all types of storms on Wednesday, April 22. Gee. This is getting old. Still, the Heroes and Handbags held a wrap-up party at Alexander McQueen in Highland Park Village; Battle of the Chefs was waging a foodie fight at Frontiers of Flight Museum for the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation; and AWARE patrons were OMG-ing at Margaret … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 22: Callier Cares, Cherish The Children And Legends And Leaders Patron Parties
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Heroes For Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Designer Handbags And Speed Painting
The walls of the Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom were lined with world-famous handbags along with backpacks and all types of extras on Saturday, March 28. The occasion was the 10th Anniversary of Heroes for Children. But unlike years past, the annual luncheon was a nighttime seated dinner hoop-la that included an equal number of men. The hope had been to have 500 in attendance. … [Read more...] about Heroes For Children Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Designer Handbags And Speed Painting
Grovel Alert: 10th Anniversary Heroes And Handbags
It’s that time of year when “Grovel Alerts” are starting to appear. The first on the scene is the 10th Anniversary Heroes and Handbags fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole.Yesterday on St. Patrick's Day, Event Co-Chairs Skye Brewer and Jennifer Dix were at Haynsworth Photography for a photo shoot of some of the primo purses that will be up at the Saturday, March 28th event. … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 10th Anniversary Heroes And Handbags
Heroes For Children Step Things Up At Jimmy Choo Leading Up To The 10th Anniversary Celebration
While the Dwell with Dignity crowd partying at Embree & Lake Antiques' "Fall In Love All Over Again..." at the Slocum Street store, the Heroes For Children 10th Anniversary celebrants were literally kicking off their shoes at Highland Park Village's Jimmy Choo.It was all for Heroes for Children with a portion of sales going to the 10-year-old group.Jennifer and Doug … [Read more...] about Heroes For Children Step Things Up At Jimmy Choo Leading Up To The 10th Anniversary Celebration
MySweet2015Goal: Larissa Linton
According to Heroes For Children Executive Director/Founder Larissa Linton,“When I started Heroes for Children, along with my co-founder, I wanted to create a legacy that would honor the beautiful daughters we had lost to a terrible disease. Ten years later, I am proud to say that Heroes has provided almost 5 million dollars in assistance to more than 4,200 families in … [Read more...] about MySweet2015Goal: Larissa Linton
Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes
People were bumping into each other Tuesday, November 18, just trying to keep up as the pre-holiday festivities kicked into gear. Christine McKenny was toasting and being toasted at Cole Haan in Highland Park Village for the 4th Gingerbread Stroll benefiting Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Only problemo was finding a parking place. Bicycles just may be the solution to … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 18: Doing The Most Good, Hope Cottage Ugly Christmas Sweaters And Heroes For Children’s Heroes
10th Anniversary Celebration Plans Revealed For Heroes For Children
With the 10th anniversary of Heroes for Children coming up, the core group decided to do something different from the annual Heroes And Handbags fundraising luncheon.Thursday, September 4, at The Mercury, the plans were unveiled. Talk about a change of plans!In the private dining room with former chairs, board members and HfC staffers assembled, 10th Celebration … [Read more...] about 10th Anniversary Celebration Plans Revealed For Heroes For Children
Round Robin March 26: Celebrating Women Announcement Coffee, Life Lessons, Contact Tea And Heroes And Handbags Live Auction
Wednesday, March 26, was a black hole of activities swirling. From morning coffees to SMU basketball, it seemed like every minute of the day required families making Solomon-like decisions on what to attend/support. So, what events were so demanding attention?How about for starters:Cher’s “Dressed To Kill” concert at AT&T Center SMU vs. California at Moody for … [Read more...] about Round Robin March 26: Celebrating Women Announcement Coffee, Life Lessons, Contact Tea And Heroes And Handbags Live Auction
April 19 Round Robin: Heroes And Handbags And Recess!
Friday, April 19, resulted in a slam-bang traffic jam around the Omni Dallas Hotel, as well as a pop-up playground in Preston Hollow. Here are the details: Heroes and Handbags An absolute perfect storm of valet parking took place at the Heroes and Handbags brunch on April 19. As it was explained, a major volleyball event was taking place at the Dallas Convention Center at the … [Read more...] about April 19 Round Robin: Heroes And Handbags And Recess!
Heroes And Handbags Bags Live Auction Prizes At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Preston Hollow Mansion
Parenthood is tough. The pain of taking a child to get their shots. Watching a munchkin try their hardest and not quite surpassing hopes. The waiting in the back of the carpool line. Parent-teacher meetings that are more excruciating than a root canal.But it also has those moments that beat taking home the Nobel Peace Prize. That first party outfit. That first date. That loss … [Read more...] about Heroes And Handbags Bags Live Auction Prizes At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Preston Hollow Mansion
Cellphones Earned Their Keep To The Tune Of $312,000 At Heroes And Handbags For Heroes For Children
Heroes and Handbags was a pretty phoney affair. Never has a fundraiser seen so many cellphones drafted into full duty as this one benefiting the Heroes for Children. It was strictly a brilliant move by Co-chairs Danya Anderson and Andrea Weber for this crowd of highly skilled smartphoners. Using phones to check bid status and up the ante on gently-experienced and donated purses … [Read more...] about Cellphones Earned Their Keep To The Tune Of $312,000 At Heroes And Handbags For Heroes For Children