When the Labor Day weekend came to a close, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball committee immediately got the final months of 2024 fundraising underway. With a tip of the hat to its longtime partners for the past 50 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Shows, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner and Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext decided to have the underwriters' dinner sponsored by Comerica Bank at Neiman … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner
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JUST IN: 2025 Day At The Races Is Already On Track With Nancy Carter, Shannon Graham, Beth Layton and Truist
With the recent Equest Blue Ribbon Gala stampeding across the finish line, the 2025 Day At the Races plans are already out of the gate. Thanks to the Kentucky Derby organizers designating Saturday, May 3, as the Run for the Roses, Turtle Creek Park Conservancy has announced the leadership for its annual fundraiser. Heading up the afternoon at Turtle Creek Park will be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Day At The Races Is Already On Track With Nancy Carter, Shannon Graham, Beth Layton and Truist
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
A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
As the world literally focused on the Solar Total Eclipse on Monday, April 8, the crowd at a "local country club" gathered to support those with another kind of sensory element. It was the Callier Cares Luncheon chaired by Laura Downing, who admitted that her family had recently learned of hearing challenges. As Laura recalled, her husband Jason Downing had had challenges in … [Read more...] about A Wail At Callier Cares Lunch Brought Home The Importance Of Communication Disorders Research
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising
Before guests arrived at the Nasher Sculpture Center for the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner, nine of the 2023 Best Dressed-ers (Marybeth Conlon, Monica Eastin, Libby Hegi, Kim Hext, Ann McPherson, Wendy Messmann, Kim Quinn, Lisa Rocchio and Sunie Solomon) and Hall of Famer Claire Emanuelson were downstairs for the group photos on the stairway. Just as the group was … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Platinum Dinner Kicked Off The Return Of Fashionable Fundraising
Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner
The much-anticipated, Italian-themed Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle cocktail and dinner event took place Wednesday evening, August 31, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, and a grandioso time was had by all. The feel of the fete sponsored by Comerica Bank was Italian casual, befitting the theme of the 2022 Ball and the upcoming 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show — all light … [Read more...] about Brook Hollow Was Simply An Amalfi Delight For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show Platinum Circle Dinner
JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Women’s Auxiliary 2022 Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Shannon Graham is getting all her ducks in a row. Having locked down the date (Tuesday, October 4) and the place (Brook Hollow Golf Club) with fashions from Highland Park Village under the direction of Jan Strimple, she’s already arranged for some familiar names in philanthropy on board to highlight the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Equest Honorary Chair And Community Service Awardee Announced
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
Brook Hollow Golf Club had just gotten back into hosting major events the week before the Women’s Auxiliary of Equest Luncheon and Fashion Show. And it was a timely opening. Over the weekend it had turned the Club into a small city of tents to accommodate pandemic concerns and threats of rain for a Perot wedding. While remnants of the wedding were still seen in the outskirts … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Was Back In The Saddle With Kids Stealing Scenes
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton, “For more than 40 years, Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship has improved the lives of children and adults with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. “Equest annually serves nearly 2,000 participants whose diagnoses range from Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
For the Chinese calendar, 2021 is the Year of the Ox. For North Texas fundraising, it may be the Year of the Mother-Daughter.” In addition to the announcement that Debbie Snell and daughter Caroline Snell Wagner were on board for The Family Place’s 2021 Partners Card, the Equest Women Auxiliary is stampeding ahead with its mom-daughter powerhouse team of Beth Layton and Katie … [Read more...] about The Layton Ladies (Beth And Katie) Are “Back In The Saddle” For Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising
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