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2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start

May 9, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

There was a bit of irony in the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball theme announcement on Tuesday, April 11, at Betsy and Jim Sowell’s marvelous estate with its beautiful grounds highlighted by hydrangea trees and a New Orleans-inspired home in Volk Estates. As guests strolled into the auto courtyard to classical music provided by Kim Lim-Smith leading the Seranata Strings, they … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Reveal Was Indeed A “Masterpiece In The Making” Despite A Wet Start

JUST IN: Amanda Shufeldt Joins 2023 Celebrating Women Chair Ola Fojtasek as Underwriting Chair

Apr 25, 2023 4:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

  2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon Chair Ola Fojtasek has just sent word that she’s powered up for the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation’s 24 annual fundraiser to battle breast cancer. Her underwriting chair will be Amanda Shufeldt, who’s already established a reputation for hands-on support of North Texas non-profits including Children’s Cancer Fund, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amanda Shufeldt Joins 2023 Celebrating Women Chair Ola Fojtasek as Underwriting Chair

Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges

Mar 31, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Michelle Collins offered her home to her friend/2023 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Angie Kadesky for the annual CCB Advisory Board reception, she didn't realize what lay ahead. Little did any of the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board guests at the Collins’ home on Thursday, March 9, have a clue of the challenges confronting her in hosting the evening’s cocktail … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Reception Came Off Without A Hint Of The Day’s Wet Challenges

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception

Mar 30, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board reception on Thursday, March 9, seemed like a simple operation for hostess Michelle Collins. The attendance was going to be around 70 board members like Annette Simmons, representatives from the 2023 CCB seven beneficiaries (After-School All-Stars, Buckner Children and Family Services, Fair Park First, Family Gateway, Metrocare … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Reception

Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

Mar 10, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

In years past the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour was a chance to visit the little ones who would benefit from the annual Dallas County children’s charities fundraiser. But this year on Thursday, February 16 it was more a case of eyeballing dirt that would one day be the setting for future programs for the children. The five-hour tour of seven 2023 beneficiaries sponsored by … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Included Hugs And Site Views Of The 2023 Seven Beneficiaries

JUST IN: Philanthropist/Mom Of Four Boys Ola Fojtasek To Chair 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon

Mar 1, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Philanthropist and favorite volunteer Ola Fojtasek loves being around women. One reason might be because the ever-feminine Ola's home life is one filled with men — husband Randall Fojtasek and their four sons. That may explain why she's rolled up her sleeves to support such women-driven fundraising efforts as Sweetheart Ball's raising funds for heart disease research, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist/Mom Of Four Boys Ola Fojtasek To Chair 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon

Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year

Jan 17, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When Crystal Charity Ball guests pulled up to the driveway of the Hilton Anatole Hotel on Saturday evening, December 3, they were greeted by smoke billowing up from a fire along the walkway leading to the 2022 Ball’s "Splendido Italiano" wonderland. But the hint of fiery Italiano turned out to be just a Texas-sized pizza converted into a pastry oven, warming up in order to … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Was Una Magnifica Notte Capping Its Mama Mia 70th Anniversary Year

Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Dec 2, 2022 10:17 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to the medieval French, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” But right now the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball team is creating a memorable Italian showcase overnight at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. By Saturday evening the Chantilly Ballroom and surrounding lobby and terraces will be a blending of all the best of Italy for the Dallas County children’s fundraiser that's celebrating … [Read more...] about Tonight The Anatole Is Being Transformed Into An Italian Delight For 2022 Crystal Charity Ball

Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease

Nov 14, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease

2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London

Feb 9, 2022 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

A couple of weeks after the Crystal Charity Ball, the outgoing chair usually holds a tea to thank the committee and staff for their support. But 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers’ tea seemed to be more of an after-party for her Peace Love London theme gala. It was obvious that the whimsy factor was in place before guests like Ola Fojtasek, Lisa Cooley, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London

2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities

Jan 20, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

When the 2020 Crystal Charity Ball’s “Majestic Britannia” had to be canceled due to COVID three months out, 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers did the pandemic pivot. With her love of music, and realizing that event producer Tom Addis had already started focusing on across the pond, she decided to keep the British feel but with a bit of Carnaby Street added in. The result was “Peace, … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Brought “Peace, Love, London” Across The Pond For Dallas Children Charities

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