It looked like Old Man Winter hadn’t headed elsewhere Wednesday, March 30. With the temperatures in the lower 50s and winds blowing, it was the perfect night to light up the chimera. Instead more than 100 Dallas County children’s non-profits felt the warmth of the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball fundraising. In Pam and Vin Perella’s beautiful refreshed home with warm colors, the … [Read more...] about 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Check Presentation Warmed Hearts Despite A Chill In The Air
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Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
As the Crystal Charity Ball committee of 100 entered its 70th year of raising funds for Dallas County children’s non-profits, 2022 Chair Susan Farris decided to kick it off by holding a tea honoring the past chairs on Thursday, March 3. Since its establishment in 1952, the ladies had provided more than $175M. While some might have thought the occasion might take place at a … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball 70th Anniversary Tea Celebrated Past Chairs With A Charming Tribute
2021 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Leslie Diers’ Tea Was A Continuation Of Peace, Love, London
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
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
With pandemic restrictions easing, the 2021 Crystal Charity Ball committee held its annual Midpoint Luncheon to update one and all on the progress made so far for the yearlong fundraising for Dallas County children’s nonprofits. With the threat of rain being delayed, the site of the luncheon was a perfect pick — the ever-popular Katy Trail Ice House. The outdoor … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Luncheon
JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
Following a grueling 2020, the Crystal Charity Ball committee is looking to brighter days … or make that brighter years ahead. It has just been announced by 2021 CCB Chair Leslie Diers that 2020 Underwriting Chair Susan Farris has been named 2021 CCB Chair-Elect/2022 CCB Chair. According to Leslie, “Susan’s extensive experience in the Dallas community, her proven … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Longtime Fundraising Volunteer Susan Farris Named 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chair
Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
COVID-19 has separated the ho-hums from the creative types due to ever-changing restrictions. Crystal Charity Ball’s annual Midpoint Luncheon was an example of the latter. Since restaurants were off-limits, that meant the annual get together would not be taking place at Salum’s on Wednesday, June 3. No problem! 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven simply invited her … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Midpoint Lunch Opted For A Fabulous Outdoor Setting Due COVID-19 Restrictions
Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
Following her year as the 2017 Crystal Charity Ball chair, Pam Perella took up another project. It was the redoing her Highland Park home. After a year of coordinating constructions crews, her perfect place was even more fabulous. So, it was no surprise that she hosted the Can Do Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, February 24, for her Pam-partner Pam Busbee, who was chairing the … [Read more...] about Can Do Luncheon Patrons Felt Right At Home At Pam And Vin Perella’s Refreshed Homestead
2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
As if it wasn’t enough to hold the Crystal Charity Ball gala for more than a thousand philanthropic types and closing a record-breaking year of fundraising for Dallas children’s charities, 2019 CCB Chair Pat McEvoy hosted a tea in her home for the CCB committee members like Su-Su Meyer, Kristina Whitcomb, Tucker Enthoven, Di Johnston, Stacey Walker, Christie Carter, Mary … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Pat McEvoy’s Thank You Tea Bubbled With Christmas Cookies
2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
At first, the South America Mosaic theme had some guests scratching their extension-layered locks about how to dress for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole. Others got right to it, however, deciding to "just go bright" — or to search for a creative designer. In the end everything came together beautifully beneath the huge … [Read more...] about 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s South American Mosaic Tangoed Its Way For A Record Breaker
Crystal Charity Ball Committee Toasts Chair Pat McEvoy With A Tip Of The Turban
The usual fear of every party planner is, “What if nobody shows up?” Well, on Friday, December 6, it was just the opposite in the Mary Kay Suite at the Hilton Anatole. The get together was to celebrate Pat McEvoy’s reign as Crystal Charity Ball chair. While the invitation read that the partying would start at 5:30 p.m., a gaggle of the CCB-ers showed up at 5 even before … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Committee Toasts Chair Pat McEvoy With A Tip Of The Turban