According to Heroes For Children Board Chair Thor Hoppess, “Heroes for Children (HFC) supports families who have heard the life-changing words, ‘Your child has cancer.’ I remember the September day in 2010 when my daughter was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, and the fear that colored the holiday season that year. “Living with childhood cancer is a dark world for the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Heroes For Children
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 11th Annual Hold’Em For Heroes
According to 11th Annual Hold’Em for Heroes Co-Chairs Mandy-Lu Ristow and Jo Trizila, Fall is right around the corner, which means it’s time to put on your poker face and save your seat at the table for the and live auction. Guests are invited to experience three hours of competitive poker playing, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and dinner. Tables … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 11th Annual Hold’Em For Heroes
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 April 25: Handbags And Heroes, Recess And Art From The Heart
Ah, spring has arrived. It wasn’t the first robin that signaled the start. It was the runny noses and teary eyes. Tis the time to check with your stockbroker about pharmaceutical investments. But on this day even the worse weeds and pollen could be forgiven. The silks and sandals sprouted to the delight of event planners. But there was a cloud or two on the horizon. Sunday … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 25: Handbags And Heroes, Recess And Art From The Heart
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
Heroes For Children Will Be Flush With Diamonds Thanks To Hold’Em For Heroes And Harry Winston
There’s something about Heroes for Children that once you get involved, you can’t stop. That was the case for Kim and Nevin Bannister. Here Kim chaired this year’s Heroes and Handbags and she signed up again. But this time she officially included husband Nevin. No, they’re not going to hold a fall version of Handbags. The Bannisters are co-chairing the 7th Annual Hold’Em for … [Read more...] about Heroes For Children Will Be Flush With Diamonds Thanks To Hold’Em For Heroes And Harry Winston