According to After-School All-Stars North Texas advocates Marybeth and Kevin Conlon, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are working diligently to demonstrate the need for the programming that … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
Luke Lange
Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
Lisa and Clay Cooley were busy at the 2023 Day At The Races event on Saturday, May 6, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall. Well, Lisa was busy, anyway. Official-looking clipboard in hand, she was serving as a judge for the hat contest portion of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's annual fundraiser. "I've got to wander around," she said after briefly greeting an old friend … [Read more...] about Kentucky Derby Was Upstaged By Day At The Races See-And-Be-Seen Scene At Turtle Creek Park
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show
The 2023 St. Valentine's Day Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Monday, February 13, co-chaired by Katy Bock and Sunie Solomon, may have been filled with fashions, but it was also a crossroads of the generations who had been touched by leukemia and lymphoma. There were the event's Founding Co-Chairs Rusty … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show
2023 Junior Symphony Ball Had 2,600 High Schoolers Partied With A Purpose, A Drake And A Mechanical Bull
Unlike spring proms that are limited to a school's graduating seniors, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's Junior Symphony Ball provides an opportunity for area high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to come together for a mega fundraiser with music, dancing, games, and G-rated beverages. This year's sold-out event at Gilley's Dallas for 2,600 students from 35 schools … [Read more...] about 2023 Junior Symphony Ball Had 2,600 High Schoolers Partied With A Purpose, A Drake And A Mechanical Bull
A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
For some a 10 a.m. reception for a luncheon fundraiser might have seemed a wee bit early, especially on any Monday. Most folks are just emerging from their weekends to get a grip on the week ahead. But on Monday, May 16, following the Bryon Nelson's almost-win by local Jordan Spieth, the Dallas Stars loss to Calgary and the Mavs walloping the Phoenix Suns, this Monday should … [Read more...] about A May Version Of St. Valentine’s Day Was A Sweetheart Of A Deal For Fashion Lovers
Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
According to Blue Jean Ball Co-Chairs Gina Betts and Lisa Cooley, In 2014, our dear friends heard the words no parent wants to hear — “Your child has cancer.” When Tracy and Ben Lange heard those words, their son Luke Lange was only 9 years old. After numerous doctor visits, chemotherapy and basically having their lives turned upside down, Luke and his family courageously … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Blue Jean Ball
Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
Alas, Luke Lange wasn’t able to attend the Blue Jean Ball raffle reveal party benefiting his Luke’s FastBreak on Thursday, August 1, at Park House. Seems Park House Dallas’ “house rules” prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from being in the Highland Park private club after 6 p.m. Not to worry. Luke was probably still recovering from jet lag after the Langes' family trip to … [Read more...] about Blue Jean Ball Raffle Revealed For Luke’s Fast Break Fundraiser At Park House Dallas
JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
Last year’s inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke’s Fastbreaks was such a great hit that it’s returning to Eddie Deen’s on Saturday, September 21. Country western fans/Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Lisa and Clay Cooley are bringing multi-award winner Trace Adkins. Having sold 11M albums and generated more that 1B spins on Pandora, he loves being on the road. As Trace … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Trace Adkins To Perform At The Blue Jean Ball
MySweetWishList: Luke’s FastBreaks
According to 2019 Blue Jean Ball Co-Chair Lisa Cooley, “Luke Lange is a 12-year old cancer survivor. When Luke was 9-years old he came up with the idea for the Luke’s FastBreaks medical shirts while receiving treatment in the hospital as he fought Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Luke told his parents wearing hospital gowns made him “feel more sick” — he just wanted to feel … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Luke’s FastBreaks
Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks