My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Richard Dix

Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown

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There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown

Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox

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Earlier today Shelton School had its official groundbreaking activities for the school's new 30-acre campus on Preston Road with a band, cheerleaders and loads of supporters. According to Shelton School Executive Director Suzanne Stell, it will be the eighth campus that the school has had in its 43 years. She laughed as she recalled how their first location was in a strip … [Read more...] about Shelton School Breaks Ground On New 30-Acre Campus Using A Texas-Sized Sandbox

Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas

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There's always a backstory. And when it comes to a capital campaign, it's a story that has been years in the making. Such was the case with the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge coming to North Texas. Plans were announced in October 2012 by then-Baylor Health Care System President/CEO Joel Allison that “Baylor had been selected as not only the location of the newest Hope … [Read more...] about Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas

North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal

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Brr! With the first kiss of winter’s chilly lips waking North Texas on Thursday, December 7, there were a heck of a lot of Lexuses and Mercedes headed to the former Dallas High School on Bryan Street. The drivers weren’t doing carpool duty. They were there to hear about the sneak preview of The Hope Lodge designed by Perkins And Will Dallas in their news digs in the former … [Read more...] about North Texas’ Hope Lodge Plans And Designs Revealed As Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer And Richard Dix Ramp Up For $25M Goal

MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas

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According to Hope Lodge Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix, “When we were asked to chair the Hope Lodge Capital Campaign, the only question we had was ‘Why hasn’t this already been built?’  Did you know that Dallas is ranked #7 in the nation for cancer care?  What a point of pride for our city and an amazing resource, not only for the residents … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Hope Lodge Dallas

ReuNight’s Four-Legged Guest Of Honor Stole The Fundraiser’s Limelight At The Statler And Nary A Person Minded

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Just as temperatures and rain were dropping, the fundraising season had hitting an all-time high on Wednesday, November 8. As one vet put it, “Tonight I just have too many fires to put out and it’s cold and wet.” Still that person made the time for The Family Place’s ReuNight at The Statler. Instead of having a fashion designer like last year's Donna Karan, the guest-of … [Read more...] about ReuNight’s Four-Legged Guest Of Honor Stole The Fundraiser’s Limelight At The Statler And Nary A Person Minded

JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens

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The 2017 ReuNight Co-Couple Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl are taking full advantage of having The Family Place’s high-roller fundraiser at the legendary Statler on Wednesday, November 8. After all, the former hotel had been the site of some of Dallas’ most memorable galas way back when. Ah, memories! For instance, that October 20 night in 1973 when oil … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Honorary Chairs Include Such Dallas Icons As Andersons, Joneses, Kirks, Nasher-Haemiseggers And A Pickens

MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 ReuNight

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According to 2017 ReuNight Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl, On Wednesday, November 8, ReuNight will be one of the first public events at the newly remodeled Statler. A modern approach to a classic icon, the Statler blends the past with the present. For this reason, ReuNight 2017 will pay homage to important Dallas icons. ReuNight has become … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2017 ReuNight

JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Co-Chairs Reveal Location, Date And Llama Of Honor For The Family Place Fundraiser

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After weeks of begging, demanding, cajoling and stalking 2107 ReuNight Co-Chairs Jennifer and Richard Dix and Kristi and Ron Hoyl, they finally fessed up the plans for The Family Place fundraiser. Last year’s dinner and live auction were part of the opening festivities of  downtown’s Forty Five Ten. So what could top that? Well, the Dixes and Hoyls have managed … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 ReuNight Co-Chairs Reveal Location, Date And Llama Of Honor For The Family Place Fundraiser

JUST IN: Jennifer And Richard Dix And Kristi And Ron Hoyl To Co-Chair The Family Place’s 2017 ReuNight

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Just when you think no more news could develop in the rising summer temperatures, The Family Place team proved they were filled with news. But they weren’t sharing all the developments for the annual ReuNight dinner and auction just yet. What is known is who will be co-chairing the event. It will be a couple of gals who are old hands at bringing the dough — Jennifer Dix … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jennifer And Richard Dix And Kristi And Ron Hoyl To Co-Chair The Family Place’s 2017 ReuNight