Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
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Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
Billed as an "iconic" event, the 2023 Cattle Baron's 50th fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of North Texas nonetheless got off to a bit of an un-iconic start for some of the VIP-ers at Parker's Southfork Ranch on Saturday, October 14. Just for openers, guests arrived in the designated area per instructions for the meet-and-greet with lead singer Randy Rogers of the … [Read more...] about Iconic Cattle Baron’s 50th Ball Broke Records With A Few Slaps On The Wrist(bands)
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
While it wasn't an anniversary occasion, the legendary 50th Cattle Baron's Ball on Saturday, October 14, was still indeed iconic at Southfork Ranch for more than 3,000. Despite having some wristband hitches in the giddy-up, the committee of 100 women led by 2023 CBB Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham plowed the rows to break … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Cary Council may not be familiar to all, but it's a dedicated group of Southwestern Medical Foundation (SW Medical Foundation) that supports "the advancement of early research at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in partnership with SW Medical Foundation." Its fundraising event, "An Evening With DocStars," is aptly named as it recognizes members of the UT … [Read more...] about The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists
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
“Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
8th Interfaith Auxiliary Annual Luncheon Co-Chairs Sarah Claire Corrigan and Emily Hill decided to change things up a bit this year for the Interfaith Family Services fundraiser on Friday, April 28, at the Arboretum. Instead of flying in a noted celebrity to serve as the keynote speaker, they brought the mission of the organization home with Interfaith client Kennethia Price … [Read more...] about “Blossoms And New Beginnings” Abounded Thanks To 8th Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
JUST IN: 2023 Cattle Baronesses Hit The $3M Mark On April 1 And They’re Not Fooling Around
2023 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov-Higginbotham just updated the CBB committee members and past chairs of the progress made so far in fundraising for the American Cancer Society of North Texas. At the CBB's spring luncheon at Yard Bird, Andrea and Isabell reported that as of April 1 (aka April Fool's Day), the group had "raised $3M, which is … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Cattle Baronesses Hit The $3M Mark On April 1 And They’re Not Fooling Around
MySweetWishList: 8th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
According to the 8th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon Co-Chairs Emily Hill and Sarah Claire Corrigan, “This holiday season, our wish is for Dallas families in financial crisis to be able to make fresh starts and create lifelong independence. You can make our wish come true by joining us on Friday, April 28, at the beautiful Dallas Arboretum’s Rosine Hall for the 8th … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 8th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some
After a monumental drenching in 2012 and again in 2013 at Southfork Ranch, the Cattle Baronesses pulled up stakes and hightailed the gangbuster fundraiser for North Texas cancer research and treatment to the rain-proof Gilley's Dallas campus. And wouldn't you know it, not a drop of rain has fallen on the Cattle Baron's megafest since. So, 2022 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was Definitely Bright And Shining And Then Some
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball
There’s no doubt that "the stars at night are big and bright," but geez, for the 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball, the sun seemed bigger and brighter as it was setting west of Southfork Ranch on Saturday, September 17. Perhaps Mother Nature was making up bigtime for a couple of previous CBB fundraisers for North Texas cancer research and treatments that turned into holly-golly … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer Party
The 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer hoedown was definitely not ho-hum at Kathy Klingaman’s and Joe Sugarek’s Park Cities home on Wednesday, May 18. With the Ray Johnston Band performing by the pool, Eddie Deen non-stop food stations inside and out and loads of gals in spring frocks and boots with gents in blue jeans escorting them around, it would have been enough to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Trailblazer Party