Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 25th Celebrating Women Luncheon anniversary was a poignant progress report of the battle against breast cancer, with very real people from all walks of life who have been faced with this daunting disease. Starting off with the VIP reception in the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room on Friday, October 18, the event was a combination of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Silver Anniversary Served Up Past “Thrivers” And Future Possibilities
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Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
Debbie and Nickey Oates had just returned from a couple of weeks in Italy to host Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's (BSWDF) 2024 Celebrating Women patron party on Wednesday, October 16. The night could not have been more perfect at the Oates estate as the mallard ducks settled along the pond just a few feet away from the pond's centerpiece fountain as The Super Moon … [Read more...] about Debbie And Nickey Oates Arrived Just In Time To Host 25th Anniversary Celebrating Women Patron Party
The McConaugheys Provided “Greenlights” For New Friends New Life Meeting Its Goals 9/20
As the overwhelming crowd of women and men filled the lanes leading to the Omni Dallas Hotel on Friday, September 8, they had their game plans in place. As part of the New Friends New Life fundraiser luncheon, their eyes were totally fixed on Academy Award-winner/Texas home boy Matthew McConaughey. Known for his chiseled good looks and Texas accent talk, he was probably the … [Read more...] about The McConaugheys Provided “Greenlights” For New Friends New Life Meeting Its Goals 9/20
2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
Thanks to months of planning, 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner and Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext were feeling positive that all seemed headed to a seamless fundraiser at the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas on Thursday, September 12. Even the day before, a hijacking of the fundraiser's delivery truck of the luncheon chairs by a "homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
One literally needs a show biz scorecard to keep up with 5'4" Olivia Munn. For some, she was the firecracker, fast-talking "Sloan Sabbith" on Aaron Sorkin's and HBO's "Newsroom." But her resume reveals far more within the entertainment industry ranging from her early days as a correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart in 2010 to more recently diverse roles ranging from … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Author/Advocate Olivia Munn To Keynote Celebrating Women’s Silver Anniversary Luncheon
2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests
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
Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
Looking at the women signing letters at the round tables at "a local country club" recently, Carolyn Brown recalled her journey that started in 2016 when she sensed something in the side of her sports bra. Only the "something" was in her breast ... a lump. But that didn't make sense. There was no family history of breast cancer and besides, she was only in her 20s with a … [Read more...] about Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait
J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw
In 1964, when the late Erik J. Jonsson was sworn in as Dallas major, Ashlee Hunt and Chris Kleinert were just toddlers. It would be years later that Ashlee and Chris would meet on a blind date and magic happened ... not just for their family, but for “doing good for Dallas.” So, the overwhelming requests to attend the J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon honoring Ashlee and … [Read more...] about J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon Move To A Bigger Venue Due To Honorees Ashlee And Chris Kleinert Draw
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awards Luncheon – April 11, 2024
Every year SMU’s J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award Luncheon benefiting the Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility has been sold out. But this year, due to the honorees being philanthropic sweethearts Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, who have been kick-starters for everything from Ruthie’s For Good to the Boulevard Collective, organizers found themselves moving the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awards Luncheon – April 11, 2024
JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee
As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee