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Ola Fojtasek

Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

Jun 2, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

2025 Sweetheart Ball Chair Ola Fojtasek, an avid gardener and former fashion model, is the very soul of nourishing femininity. Consider the Fojtasek's Dallas home, which just oozes with finery and beauty without sacrificing comfort. At the same time, Ola's household has been very much a "man's world," with her husband Randall Fojtasek and the four Fojtasek sons: Jack, … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball

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

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

2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29

Dec 27, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Helen and John Carona must hold a master's degree in hosting. Their Preston Hollow estate is beyond ideal for any type of gathering, from an indoor cocktail party to a dinner for more than a hundred in the backyard overlooking a private a lake. And just in case the weather poses a challenge, the Caronas are old hands at having the expansive terraces tented. But on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29

The Sweetheart Ball Tea Welcomes New Members Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt And Pam Perella

Oct 16, 2024 4:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This afternoon the newest members of The Sweetheart Ball were introduced at the committee’s tea at Rachael Dedman’s fabulous home. In welcoming Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt and Pam Perella to the membership, 2025 Sweetheart Ball Ola Fojtasek said, “These three ladies have made significant contributions to our community. I am sure they will be committed to The … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Welcomes New Members Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt And Pam Perella

Silver Jubilee Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Letters Are Coming To Mailboxes But Why Wait

Jun 3, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

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

JUST IN: Kansas City Chiefs First Lady Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball

May 28, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While Clark Hunt is accepting pats on the back for being named the 2024 H. Neil Mallon Awardee, his wife Tavia Hunt has also had some news of her own. Following the 2024 Heather Washburne’s gangbuster Sweetheart Ball in April and with 2025 Chair Ola Fojtasek already locking down plans for the next one, it was just announced that Tavia will be heading up the 2026 fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kansas City Chiefs First Lady Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball

Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats

Apr 2, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While the rest of the country watched the Super Tuesday returns, the 2024 Crystal Charity Ball was holding its annual get-together for its Advisory Board members to meet representatives of the 2024 CCB beneficiaries in the flesh. Taking place at Tracey and Aaron Kozmetsky’s home just off of Preston Road on Tuesday, March 5, the event had the house brimming with … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board Members And 2024 Beneficiaries Got Acquainted With Bites And Chats

JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee

Mar 28, 2024 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As all North Texas non-profits were trying to beat the Easter Bunny with news, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation (BSWDF) held a ladies lunch yesterday at a "local country club." But it wasn't just any gals in attendance. The group was made up of the past Celebrating Women Luncheon chairs (Pam Busbee, Christie Carter, Laura Downing, Tucker Enthoven, Fredye Factor, Ola … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Linda Custard To Serve As Presiding Chair For Celebrating Women Luncheon Silver Jubilee

Award-Winning LeAnn Rimes Made Beautiful Music At The Celebrating Women Luncheon Fundraiser

Dec 18, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

LeAnn Rimes

As humongous autumn flowers floated overhead in the Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom on Monday, October 30, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's 2023 Celebrating Women Luncheon veteran guests realized that the past years of butterflies had been replaced by the blooming of the years of fundraising for Baylor Scott and White Health's battle against breast cancer … [Read more...] about Award-Winning LeAnn Rimes Made Beautiful Music At The Celebrating Women Luncheon Fundraiser

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

JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed

Oct 25, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful  2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed

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