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JUST IN: Park Place Cares’ Season Of Giving Benefits 18 Area Non-Profits To The Tune Of $100K

Nov 14, 2023 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This morning 18 North Texas non-profits woke up as very happy campers because yesterday they received early holiday gifts courtesy of Park Place Dealerships' Park Place Cares' Third Annual Season of Giving (aka World Kindness Day). The presents in the form of checks were hand-delivered by Park Place Dealerships Members and totaled $100,000. With more than 400 area … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Park Place Cares’ Season Of Giving Benefits 18 Area Non-Profits To The Tune Of $100K

Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” Rewards 24 Area Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $100K

Dec 14, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Beating Santa to the gift-giving, Park Place Dealerships announced the area non-profits that were selected to receive $100,000 in grants for its Season Of Giving program. According to Park Place Dealerships Managing Director Tony Carimi, “Selecting these non-profits was very challenging. There are so many worthy non-profits doing admirable work in the areas we would like to … [Read more...] about Park Place Dealerships’ “Season Of Giving” Rewards 24 Area Non-Profits With Grants Totaling $100K

17th Annual Heroes And Handbags Has A New Type Of Venue And Format For Friday’s Fundraising

Oct 11, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Unlike years past, Dallas’ Heroes And Handbags is swapping its usual auction in a hotel’s ballroom. This Friday the Heroes For Children will be taking place in a private residence in the tony town of Highland Park. And Co-Chairs Alison Malone and Kelley Schadt didn’t stop there. They decided on a “new format.” Instead of a sit-down luncheon, the gals realized that during … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Heroes And Handbags Has A New Type Of Venue And Format For Friday’s Fundraising

MySweetWishList: Heroes For Children

Dec 3, 2018 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 11th Annual Hold’Em For Heroes

Aug 31, 2017 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Apr 9, 2015 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Mar 18, 2015 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Feb 26, 2015 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Jan 26, 2015 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Dec 8, 2014 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

Sep 8, 2014 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

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