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JUST IN: Elaine Agather To Be Only The Fourth Woman To Emcee Crystal Charity Fashion Show

Jun 27, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

What hasn't Elaine Agather done? She's risen to the heights in the world of banking during decades of change. She has had a longtime marriage to Neils Agather (40 years, to be exact). She's been a mother and grandmother. And she has reached the zenith of fashionable fundraising in stiletto heels and boots on both sides of  I-30. Besides the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes, there's … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Elaine Agather To Be Only The Fourth Woman To Emcee Crystal Charity Fashion Show

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball

May 30, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Sweetheart Ball is literally a be-still-my-heart occasion, with North Texas' most incredible movers and shakers present including such names as Dedman, Harrison, Jones, Perot and Simmons. For some it's also a multi-generational affair, where parents and their offspring show their philanthropic genes. So, the 2025 fundraiser for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball

MySweetWishList: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show

Dec 27, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker, “The annual 2025 Dallas Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. While we will not reveal all of the exciting and specific details of the event until mid-January, Auxiliary President Laura Downing and I do want … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2025 Fashion Show

2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

Oct 8, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

After the prior day’s mishap of the hijacked truck of chairs for the Crystal Charity Ball's 2024 Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner, Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext and the Neiman Marcus staff got down to the logistics for the fundraiser on Thursday, September 12. But unlike years past there were many moving parts in addition to the champagne reception … [Read more...] about 2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show

Oct 7, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Thanks to months of planning, 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner and Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show Chair Kim Hext were feeling positive that all seemed headed to a seamless fundraiser at the Neiman Marcus flagship in downtown Dallas on Thursday, September 12. Even the day before, a hijacking of the fundraiser's delivery truck of the luncheon chairs by a "homeless … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show

JUST IN: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Details And Honorees Revealed

Oct 4, 2024 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas' 2025 Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show Chair Stacey Walker announced their plans for the ever-popular fundraiser this morning at Kathie King's home. High on the list of announcements were the top-tier group of women who will be honored. Two of the honorees were original Women's Auxiliary members. Nancy Dedman will receive the Margot Perot Service … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2025 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show Details And Honorees Revealed

2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

Jun 21, 2024 10:39 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea

Dec 6, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The 2023 Sweetheart Ball new members tea was a multi-generational, family affair of support for the black-tie gala that has raised more than $42M for heart disease treatment and prevention. With 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert hosting the afternoon tea at her exquisite home, her niece/2023 Ball Chair Heather Washburne had a full agenda to share with the committee of volunteers … [Read more...] about Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea

The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists

Jun 14, 2023 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball

Jun 13, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For decades The Sweetheart Ball has raised funds for North Texas researchers in their efforts to battle heart disease. On Saturday, April 29, 280 guests in black tie and gowns celebrated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge's fundraising leadership with the ball at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Instead of a battlefield, the Club was transformed into an exquisite garden setting from … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball

Cold, Wet Weather Didn’t Dampen The Sweetheart Ball Patrons’ Spirits In A Palatial Setting

Jun 8, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Who would have believed that North Texas weather was still chilling, barely hitting 70 on Thursday, April 28? That alone, plus the threat of rain, might have resulted in guests just staying at home rather than attend a patron party. Happily such was not the case for The Sweetheart Ball gathering on the eve of the legendary fundraiser for heart disease research in North … [Read more...] about Cold, Wet Weather Didn’t Dampen The Sweetheart Ball Patrons’ Spirits In A Palatial Setting

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