One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
Joe Crafton
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
For decades The Sweetheart Ball has raised funds for North Texas researchers in their efforts to battle heart disease. On Saturday, April 29, 280 guests in black tie and gowns celebrated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge's fundraising leadership with the ball at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Instead of a battlefield, the Club was transformed into an exquisite garden setting from … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball
Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
Shelly Slater and Christa Sanford, co-chairs with their husbands of the 2019 Annual Luncheon for the New Friends New Life anti-sex-trafficking group, both were wearing colorful Abi Ferrin scarves when they took the stage at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, October 11. Their fashion choices made sense, since Abi is employing formerly trafficked women — who are now being helped … [Read more...] about Jada Pinkett Smith Highlights Sex-Trafficking Issues At New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon
A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
Nearly 110 guests gathered at the downtown Dallas headquarters of Hunt Consolidated Inc. on Thursday, October 10, for New Friends New Life's 2019 Platinum Dinner. It was an exclusive, celebratory event, held upstairs in the skyscraper's "Commons" space, in advance of the nonprofit's annual luncheon the next day. NFNL, whose mission focuses on empowering trafficked … [Read more...] about A Heady Crowd Gathers For New Friends New Life’s 2019 Platinum Dinner
2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
North Texas was in high gear to kick of the fundraising final four months of 2019 on Thursday, September 5. Over at Highland Park Village's Veronica Beard, New Friends New Life Luncheon Co-Chairs Christa and Ketric Sanford and Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter held their launch party with Honorary Co-Chairs Amy Simmons Crafton and Joe Crafton on hand. Here's a report from … [Read more...] about 2019 New Friends New Life Annual Luncheon Officially Launches At Veronica Beard
JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced
When Jada Pickett Smith comes to North Texas as the keynote speaker for the New Friends New Life luncheon on Friday, October 11, she’ll be in great company. NFNL CEO Kim Robinson has just revealed that Shelly Slater and Clayton Huffstutter and Christa and Ketric Sanford will serve as the event co-chairs. Joining them in the leadership duties will be Honorary Co-Chairs Amy … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leadership Couples For New Friends New Life Luncheon Announced
Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts
There was a chill in the air and the forecast of light snow in the days ahead. But neither that nor Annette Simmons' in-recovery cough was going to prevent a special announcement from being made regarding Annette's late husband, Harold C. Simmons, on Friday, January 12. Even state politicos like Sen. Don Huffines and State Rep. Morgan Meyer with their staffs had arranged … [Read more...] about Family, Friends And Officials Celebrate The Harold C. Simmons Memorial Highway Designation With Memories And Champagne Toasts