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2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

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For 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Claire Emanuelson, the mega-fundraiser for Dallas County children, was a love letter to her hometown, 300-year-old New Orleans, as well as a loving tribute to her late mother. Working with Event Producer Tom Addis and her CCB posse of 99 women plus some sidekicks like Niven Morgan and Shelby Wagner, the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom and … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball’s “A Celebration In Nouvelle-Orleans” Was Bonheur De L’Amour

2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week

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 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth’s home-sweet-home was filled to the max with Santas, Nutcrackers, Wise Men and all types of Christmas touches with the help of The Garden Gate’s Junior Villanueva. But on the week of December 17, she advised the floral designer that the dining room table would be off limits. It needed to be clear of decorations to … [Read more...] about 2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week

MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Cara French,“When Equest Women’s Auxiliary founder Louise Griffeth started the organization 30 years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters.  The program has changed dramatically over the years. Equest has received national recognition for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

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To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of

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Sometimes a friend’s setting you up on a date works… sometimes it doesn’t. In the case of Annie and Teal Griffeth, it worked bigtime and Equest is one of the beneficiaries.Backstory: Before Teal shipped out to Afghanistan, a friend introduced him to an artist friend — Annie — who had attended high school with the buddy in Hawaii. Over the next seven years, Teal served as a … [Read more...] about Equest Gala Co-Chairs Annie And Teal Griffeth’s Love Story Is The Stuff That Arabian Nights Are Made Of

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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According to Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall and Equest Women's Auxiliary President Kara Axley,Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies for thirty-seven years. The annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show, "Rising Up," will be Tuesday, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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2018 Equest Women's Auxiliary President Kara Axley and Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall have been busy this summer. They've just revealed the lineup of Highland Park Village merchants that will have fashions on the runway for the Equest annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 2.Drum roll, please. The show produced by Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Chair Heather Randall,“Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies for thirty six years. In early 2018, we will reveal details of the annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon which will raise much-needed funds for … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Celebrated Equest’s 35th Anniversary With Guests Ponying Up For A Match Offer

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Amigo, Rico and Teddy found Brook Hollow Golf Club to their liking on Tuesday, October 4. After all, the weather was perfect, the grass was green and they were the center of attention as guests arrived for the 2016 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon’s “Riding High.” For their being part of the greeting lineup, Equest's Amigo, Rico and Teddy had come all the way from Equest's … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Celebrated Equest’s 35th Anniversary With Guests Ponying Up For A Match Offer

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon

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According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon Chair Kara Axley and Auxiliary President Di Johnston,“Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies for thirty five years. The annual Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon, Riding High, will be Tuesday, October 4, … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon