After years of observing previous Crystal Charity Balls, 2024 CCB Chair Cheryl Joyner smartly decided to make the guests' arrival go more smoothly for her fundraising gala, themed "New York Holiday," on Saturday, December 7, at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. In a nutshell, event photographers and servers with drink trays were asked to stay away from the entrance as the evening's … [Read more...] about 2024 Crystal Charity Ball’s New York Holiday Was One For The Memory Books
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2024 Crystal Charity Ball Circle Of Angels Dinner 10/29
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
A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
There couldn’t have been a better spot than The Perot Companies headquarters to announce the honoree of the Turtle Creek Park Conservancy's 2024 Luminary Dinner, which recognizes the organization's top donors. About 150 guests at the two-hour event seemed to agree. Filing into the sleek, 3-story stone, wood and glass building off Turtle Creek Boulevard for the … [Read more...] about A Roomful Of Luminaries At Perot Headquarters Learned The Turtle Creek Park Conservancy’s 2024 Luminary Dinner Honoree
Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
The Center For BrainHealth had a lot of celebrating to do on Monday, September 30, at "a local country club." With a record-breaking crowd including Ellen McStay, Emilynn Wilson, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Andy and Patrick Walsh and Beverly and Don Freeman for its 2024 Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Luncheon, it not only had Ramona Jones herself on hand, but also … [Read more...] about Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
2024 CCB Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show’s Unexpected Finale Stopped Traffic With Lights Flashing
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
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
Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
When one becomes a Crystal Charity Ball chair, the past years of fundraising tales tend to become word-of-mouth, hand-me-downs. It is at the annual former chairmen's supper when memories are shared and compared. But somewhere along the line, one of the CCB chair's legendary accomplishments in the world of advertising and the international flair of her ball had been remembered … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen Learned How One Of Their Own Had ♥-ed NY
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
The Crystal Charity Ball former chairmen's dinner is traditionally a catch-up even combining recent updates and memories of past balls. But on Tuesday, May 21, at Turtle Creek Park's Arlington Hall, the supper under the crystal chandeliers sponsored by Bank of America proved to be an eye-opener for the decades of leaders like Linda Beach (1998), Christie Carter, 2016) Tucker … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Former Chairmen’s Dinner
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party
With the 2023 Crystal Charity Ball's theme being "Masterpieces in the Making," it only made sense to hold the CCB Underwriter Cocktail Party at Kathy and Harlan Crow's Library, an evolving collection of priceless art, antiques and treasures. Before the guests like Lyda Hill, Alice and Curt Farmer, Courtney Wang, Laran O'Neill … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away