When the 2019 Fur Ball patrons gathered at Milan Design + Build's mansion on Thursday, September 12, they had more than fine food and beautiful surroundings. In addition to an award being presented to Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, there was news about the the SPCA of Texas' permanent leadership. Here's a report from the field: It was a night of champagne, cheers and celebration … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
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Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
While the British may boast of the Royal Ascot’s stiff-upper-lip finery and class, 2019 Sweetheart Ball Chairman Lisa Troutt transformed Brook Hollow Golf Club into an homage to the Sport of Kings benefiting the cardiology research and programs at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas on Saturday, April 6. It made such perfect sense. Lisa's … [Read more...] about Lisa Troutt Put Brook Hollow In The Winner’s Circle For The 2019 Sweetheart Ball
Champions Of Children Patrons Had A Colorful Background To Celebrate Dallas CASA Fundraiser
On Wednesday, November 7, Champions of Children Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Jan Miller and Jeff Rich got together with fellow Co-Chairs Regina Montoya Coggins and Paul Coggins for a patron party at the Miller-Rich palazzo. And what better place in North for a photo than Jan's and Jeff's redder-than-red library. According to Jan, it's not just lacquered in red, "It's Ferrari … [Read more...] about Champions Of Children Patrons Had A Colorful Background To Celebrate Dallas CASA Fundraiser
Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Russell “Rusty” Dealey’s home is an all-guy place with five male cats and boy bunnies. While all the critters are rescues, only one has three legs. His name on the books is Tripod, but in the household he’s known as Muffin. The eight-year-old cat came into Rusty’s life when SPCA supporter Mary Spencer invited Rusty to meet him. It was a connection for life. And while he … [Read more...] about Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
SPCA of Texas Senior VP of Development Debra Burns looked downright giddy at the front door of Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones’ home on Wednesday, September 12. And, she had every right to. After all, the Saturday, September 22, 2018 Fur Ball celebrating the SPCA’s 80th anniversary with former first couple Laura and George W. Bush was sold out. And, adding to the home-run effort was … [Read more...] about 2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner
According to Dallas CASA's Champion of Children Award Dinner Co-Chair Paul Coggins, "I’d like to invite you to join me at Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner on Thursday, November 15, at The Fairmont Dallas. We’ll be honoring The Meadows Foundation with the Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its commitment to children in Dallas County and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Dallas CASA’s Champion Of Children Award Dinner
Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes
The original premise of Community Partners of Dallas’ Chick Lit Luncheon was based on an author as the keynote speaker whose work was a chick magnet. It scored high in getting gals buying the speaker’s books and reading up on her life adventures and views. For the first ten years, it was held at Brook Hollow grand ballroom and became so popular that it overflowed into the … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ Chick Lit Lunch Played It Safe With Keynoter Katie Holmes
Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
The MySweetCharity elves were caught asleep at the keyboard and let this write-up about the 2018 Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off party on Wednesday, February 28, miss its posting. Too bad because it took place at a real bookstore — Interabang Books. While the event is long gone, Interabang Books continues to be a treasure trove of tales. Here's a belated report from the … [Read more...] about Chick Lit Luncheon Kick-Off Party Celebrated Among The Pages Of Interabang Books
Better Understanding Of Teolmores Provided Insight To Aging Thanks To The Laura W. Bush Institute For Women’s Health
The fact that men and women are different is pretty common knowledge. But it wasn’t until recently that healthcare providers faced the fact that what was right for the goose wasn’t necessarily right for the gander. Time and time again clinical trials were conducted on men with results being applied to both sexes. But that old-time understanding has changed and a lot of it … [Read more...] about Better Understanding Of Teolmores Provided Insight To Aging Thanks To The Laura W. Bush Institute For Women’s Health
JUST IN: Jan Rees-Jones To Receive 2018 Partners For Children Award At Community Partners Of Dallas’ 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Chick Lit Chair Mersina Stubbs is adding to her all-star lineup for the Community Partners of Dallas 12th annual fundraising luncheon on Friday, April 13, at Hilton Anatole. In addition to having Katie Holmes on stage, Nancy Perot as honorary chair and Presenting Sponsors Lara and Bob Tafel, she just revealed that the 2018 Partners For Children Award recipient will be Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan Rees-Jones To Receive 2018 Partners For Children Award At Community Partners Of Dallas’ 12th Annual Chick Lit Luncheon
Canine Companions For Independence Graduation At Kinkeade Campus Changed Lives For Both Humans And Their New BFF
May is filled with graduations and that applies to pooches as well as youngsters. On Friday, May 5, Canine Companions for Independence held a graduation ceremony at its Canine Companions for Independence Kinkeade Campus at the Baylor Scott and White Health facilities in Irving. It was overflowing with humans like Jan Rees-Jones with Susan McSherry, Baylor Animal Assisted … [Read more...] about Canine Companions For Independence Graduation At Kinkeade Campus Changed Lives For Both Humans And Their New BFF