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Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Everybody's had an Eric Stonestreet in their lives. He was the guy who wasn’t the high school quarterback; he wasn’t the valedictorian, but he was the fellow who always seemed to have a shoulder to cry on and as he gave you a hug, he made a comment that made you laugh. He also always had time for you. But Eric was also someone who, despite the chipper and compassionate … [Read more...] about Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Baylor Health Care System Foundation's 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon guests made a new BFF on Thursday, October 25, at the Hilton Anatole. While some might have thought they would have been in the presence of “Modern Family’s” Cameron "Cam Tucker, they discovered the man behind the character — Eric Stonestreet, who was the perfect blend of laughter and tearing up. He … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon Patrons Were Honored For Supporting Breast Cancer Research

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It’s a funny thing about breast cancer. The disease isn’t picky. It doesn’t care if you were young or old, good or bad or even a woman. It just grinds away creating devastation in lives, whether it’s the patient's, the family's or future generations. That’s why the 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon patron party on Tuesday, October 16, at Sara and Ross Perot Jr.’s … [Read more...] about 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon Patrons Were Honored For Supporting Breast Cancer Research

Grovel Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Thanks to some very generous 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon sponsors that "supported the luncheon and then donated their tables back," a few seats are available for Thursday's fundraiser benefiting Baylor Medical Health Care Foundation's fight against breast cancer. It's no surprise that the annual event has nearly sold out with Co-Chairs Pat McEvoy and Michal … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon

Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members

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Breaking with the tradition of holding its quarterly board meeting at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation members headed their cars up north to The Star on Tuesday, September 11. The occasion wasn’t a workout with the Dallas Cowboys, but rather to see and learn about the gleaming new 375,000-square-foot Baylor Scott And White Sports … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members

JUST IN: “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet (Aka Cam Tucker) Will Be On Stage For Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Some have been wondering how 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon Co-Chairs Pat McEvoy and Michal Powell were going to top last year’s guest of honor Jamie Lee Curtis. It’s sounding like they did just that. The person they managed to land for the mega-fundraising luncheon on Thursday, October 25, at the Hilton Anatole is known for all of the following: Is one of Ellen … [Read more...] about JUST IN: “Modern Family’s” Eric Stonestreet (Aka Cam Tucker) Will Be On Stage For Celebrating Women Luncheon

2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy

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Just a couple of hours after stormy clouds past through the area on Tuesday, April 3, the 2018 Celebrating Women supporters were gathering at Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home. Alas, Amy wasn’t on hand when the doors opened. She was doing carpool duty. Still the ladies like Claire Emanuelson, Leslie Diers, Margo Goodwin, Emilynn Wilson, Beth Thoele, Lisa Longino, Pam … [Read more...] about 2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy

Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues

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In New Orleans, Tuesday, February 13, was Fat Tuesday. In North Texas, it was petite blonde philanthropist Nancy Dedman’s birthday… and not just any birthday. She was making 90 look terrific at the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board’s quarterly luncheon at the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. So, naturally there was cake at the tables that served two purposes — King … [Read more...] about Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues

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

1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon

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Editor's warning: This post is a very long one, but it's worth the read. So, settle back to find out why the 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon was one of the most memorable get togethers of the year. It depended on your age when it came to Jamie Lee Curtis. Those with decades on their meters remembered her as the darling daughter of Hollywood’s golden age couple of Janet Leigh … [Read more...] about 1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon

Thanks To Beautiful Weather, Celebrating Women Patrons Partied Outdoors As Well As Indoors At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Home

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Tuesday, October 24, should have been designated “patron night.” With the Dallas Historical Society’s “Award of Excellence Luncheon” patrons at Mary McDermott Cook’s hilltop nest in west Dallas and The Senior Source’s “Spirit of Generations” at Kathy and Larry Helms’ Park Cities home, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s “Celebrating Women” held forth north of town at … [Read more...] about Thanks To Beautiful Weather, Celebrating Women Patrons Partied Outdoors As Well As Indoors At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Home