While Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center were breaking ground and news at Harry Hines Boulevard and Paul M. Bass Way for the new Dallas pediatric campus on Tuesday, October 1, just up the boulevard the ladies like Cheryl Joyner, Katie Layton Oster, Kristi Francis, Rusty Duvall, Janet Evans, Linda Secrest and Christie Carter who fundraise were at Brook Hollow … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors
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Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
On Saturday, April 27, Calvert Collins-Bratton declared that April had become the spring version of October when it came to fundraising. And right she was as she co-chaired Equest's Blue Ribbon Gala with her childhood friend/horse-loving Melissa Oates at the Hilton Anatole. Across North Texas, valets, caterers and venues were in overdrive with guests having to change in … [Read more...] about Equest’s Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridled At The Anatole Despite A Naughty Party Pooper
Horse-Loving Patrons Were Updated About The Upcoming Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Since Equest mini-ambassadors Dare and Ranger are old hands at welcoming guests to events, they looked right in place in the driveway of Kristy and Patrick Sands' home for the Equest Blue Ribbon Gala patron party on Thursday, April 4. Talk about horsepower on hooves and wheels! One of those arriving as a passenger was Equest Women's Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth. Instead … [Read more...] about Horse-Loving Patrons Were Updated About The Upcoming Equest Blue Ribbon Gala
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available Now
While the Equest Blue Ribbon Ball crowd is recovering from Saturday night's fundraiser at the Hilton Anatole, Lisa Loy Laughlin is shifting roles from being the interim Equest executive director to being the Equest Women's Auxiliary (WAUX) president. In the juggling of roles she was at the letter signing gathering earlier this month at Equest Women's Auxiliary … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Letters Hit Mailboxes With Tickets, Sponsorships Available Now
JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
News has just galloped in that there’s been an abrupt change of leadership at Equest. The long and short of it is that Myrshem George, who was named the equine therapeutic program’s CEO in April 2023, has "departed." Taking the organization's reins as interim CEO will be Equest Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin, who has for many years supported Equest. In addition … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Equest CEO Myrshem George Abruptly Departs, Board Co-Chair Lisa Loy Laughlin Named As Interim CEO
A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining
As the cars lined up for the 2023 Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum's A Writer's Garden early on Tuesday, November 7, featured Co-Speakers/International Designers/authors Paola Moschino and Philip Vergeylen couldn't resist taking in the grounds of the Dallas Arboretum. Inside the Arboretum's Rosine Hall, Featured Co-Speaker Hillwood Estate Executive Director/author Kate … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Took Guests From Gilded Age Gardens To Britain’s Town And Country Entertaining
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Chair Katherine Wyker, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary visionary Louise Griffeth founded the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. “Her vision was to create a long-term support team to help Equest raise funds and create … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
2023 Equest Board of Directors Co-Chairs Clint Haggarty and Lisa Loy Laughlin have just revealed the board’s slate of new officers including Vice Chair Katherine Wyker, Secretary Cori Ulrich and Treasurer Pia Ackerman. Coming on board as new members are Brooke Bailey, Elizabeth Dacus, Amy Green, Bridget “Teddie” Proctor, Daniel Valentine and Bill … [Read more...] about 2023 Equest Board Of Directors Officers And New Members Announced
Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball committee members may have felt like it was on Ground Hog Day for its 2022 Wrap Up Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16. With top hospitable greetings from the curb by valet parkers at Headington Companies’ Joule Hotel’s Sassetta restaurant, it had all the signs of a return to pre-pandemic days of seamless eventing. But it didn’t exactly go that way. … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Wrap Up Lunch Was Charming Despite A Sassetta Slo-Mo Meal
Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball
According to the medieval French, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But right now the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball team is creating a memorable Italian showcase overnight at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. By Saturday evening the Chantilly Ballroom and surrounding lobby and terraces will be a blending of all the best of Italy for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser that's celebrating … [Read more...] about Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball