My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Maurice Ballew

Despite Delays Savor The Symphony’s Evening Of Wine And Music Was All The More Delicious

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Despite a 2020 cancellation and a 2021 hybrid event, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League's 2022 Savor the Symphony had a crowd from near and far at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas on Thursday, April 21. And just perhaps the delays only made the wine and music more delicious. Here's a report from the field: The Dallas Symphony Orchestra League was excited to host its annual Savor … [Read more...] about Despite Delays Savor The Symphony’s Evening Of Wine And Music Was All The More Delicious

Sold-Out Wrap It Up Luncheon Was A Fundraising Cornucopia For CC Young

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The sold-out 2021 Wrap It Up Luncheon was far more than just a meal on Thursday, November 19, at Northwood Club. Benefiting CC Young, the fundraiser's Co-Chairs Brianna Brown and Kama Koudelka had something for everyone, including a fashion presentation with commentary by Jan Strimple and Betty Reiter, auctions and a market with goodies just in time for the upcoming holidays. … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Wrap It Up Luncheon Was A Fundraising Cornucopia For CC Young

JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced

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While many fall and winter event planners are being faced with the possibility of coming up with Plan B for their upcoming fundraisers due to Delta, the AWARE Dallas group has announced its 2021-2022 board and recipients. When it was founded in 1989, AWARE was made up of “a small group of passionate and civic-minded Dallas women” to fight Alzheimer’s which was pretty … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021-2022 AWARE Dallas Board Members And 17 Beneficiaries Announced

AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark

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For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark

A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”

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As the holidays neared, the Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum served up a feast for the eyes and tastebuds at its annual A Writer's Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon on Tuesday November 17.  Because of the COVID-19 requirements, the accessories of the day were masks that complemented outfits and face shields that showcased faces. Some guests like Vaughan Gross, Pat … [Read more...] about A Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium And Luncheon Was A “Fine” Experience With A Virtual “Farmer”

KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising

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KidneyTexas Inc. President Sandy Secor and The 2020 Runway Report Chair Sharon Ballew didn't let a little thing like a pandemic and its restrictions dim their mission to hold the annual fashion show/luncheon fundraiser. Working together with fashion producer Jan Strimple, Tootsies' team of Nerissa von Helpenstill and Dustin Holcomb, video producer Maurice Ballew and a bevy of … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising

Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer's has become the 21st century's most stealthy disease. It doesn't happen suddenly with a rash or an ache. Initially it might be written off as just normal forgetfulness. But then it transcends to less and less brain awareness. And it effects are not limited to just the patient. It touches their family and friends, both emotionally and financially. Lee "The Six … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Was Brimming With Purple Jackets, The Six Million Dollar Man And Those Touched By Alzheimer’s

Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 Aware Affair’s Celebrate The Moment

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Just a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving on Friday November 9, Tavia and Clark Hunt opened their home for Aware President Sharon Ballew to reveal the plans for the organization's annual fundraiser, Celebrate the Moments. In addition to telling the details of the spring event, there was a touching story about one of the co-chair's personal experience in dealing with her … [Read more...] about Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 Aware Affair’s Celebrate The Moment