Ran into Royal Chef Darren McGrady, who was holding court at Debbie and John Tolleson’s Wednesday night for the Center for BrainHealth gathering. Lucky were those who ventured into the kitchen, where Darren was having a jolly good time with the staff laughing as he whipped out delicious items that got gobbled up the moment they were put before the guests. But more about the … [Read more...] about Royal Chef Darren McGrady Can Be Yours For A Feast If You’re Lucky
Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
Despite Some Oops, Fashion Stars For A Cause Shone At The Dallas Country Club For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas
At the Dallas Country Club it was the very real issue of suicide that attracted nearly 250 guests for a seated dinner on Friday, March 20. The occasion was Fashion Stars for a Cause with its runway presentation of the 2015 Fashion Stars (Jennifer de Socarraz-Fleming, Jamie Fowler, Leah Frazier, Rebecca Harper Hallam, Caroline Harrison, Naila Malik, Dawn Mellon, Charmaine … [Read more...] about Despite Some Oops, Fashion Stars For A Cause Shone At The Dallas Country Club For Suicide And Crisis Center Of North Texas
Female Superiority Is Not Always A Good Thing
Women are outstanding in so many areas. After years of efforts, they have earned so many equalities with their male counterparts, both professionally and personally. In some cases, they've even outdone the gents. Unfortunately, along with the good points, there comes the not-so-great. Women are leading the number of deaths caused by heart disease . Now, another killer is … [Read more...] about Female Superiority Is Not Always A Good Thing
Fashion Stars For A Cause Shone Among The Diamond Doctor Gems
Across town at Diamond Doctor, another fashionable group was partying on Thursday, February 12. But there were no hangars or mannequins. Instead there were delicious gems filling cases throughout. Despite Diamond Doctor David Blank’s having a rough month or two (the Blank family all suffered the flu and David’s mom had a stay in ICU), he and wife Stacy were all smiles … [Read more...] about Fashion Stars For A Cause Shone Among The Diamond Doctor Gems
Royal Chef Darren McGrady Is Cooking Up A Regal Deal For The Fashion Stars For A Cause Raffle
Like birds twittering in the spring, so raffles are abounding. Every fundraiser seems to have ‘em. The trick is to make the item(s) extra special to take a chance. The area’s FLOR (First Lady Of Raffles) is Yvonne Crum, who sells them in her sleep…when she does sleep. This year for the Fashion Stars For A Cause, she’s managed to get Darren McGrady, the former chef for … [Read more...] about Royal Chef Darren McGrady Is Cooking Up A Regal Deal For The Fashion Stars For A Cause Raffle
Suicide Is Treatable
With the recent death of comedian/actor Robin Williams swamping social media, the subject of suicide has resulted in a spike of calls to crisis and suicide phone lines. That's the good news. People are seeking help and the professionals are only a call away. The bad news is that there are people in need of help, who are not reaching out. If you suspect someone is showing … [Read more...] about Suicide Is Treatable
Fashion Stars For A Cause’s Inaugural Event Brought Cheers And Tears To An Overflowing Ballroom
If every fundraising event has a driving force behind it, there’s no doubt the person behind the inaugural Fashion Stars for a Cause gala at the Dallas Country Club was Yvonne Crum. Crum, who served as chair for the Friday, March 21 event benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, was fussing like a nervous stage mother as guests thronged the club for the … [Read more...] about Fashion Stars For A Cause’s Inaugural Event Brought Cheers And Tears To An Overflowing Ballroom
Yvonne Crum’s Birthday Wish Is For You To Go To Capella Pedregal
Dallas Yvonne Crum (aka Regina Raffle) is the queen of chance. Today is her birthday and her birthday wish is not for a charming prince. She already has one in Mayo. It’s not for a perfect score at the Sochi Olympics. She’s too busy fundraising for Suicide and Crisis Center to bother with athletic acrobats. It’s not for a perfect granddaughter. She’s got that, too. What’s … [Read more...] about Yvonne Crum’s Birthday Wish Is For You To Go To Capella Pedregal
JUST IN: Fashion Stars For A Cause Patron Party Postponed
Word just arrived that tonight’s Fashion Stars For A Cause patron party at Diamond Doctor has been postponed to a later date due to the weather. Translation: Stay at home and be fashionably warm. UPDATE: The new date for the champagne toast to the patrons and Honorary Co-Chairs Melody and Rick Rogers is Thursday, February 27. * Graphic courtesy of Fashion Stars For A … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fashion Stars For A Cause Patron Party Postponed
JUST IN: Suicide & Crisis Center Of North Texas Announces New Fundraiser — “Fashion Stars For A Cause”
Word just arrived that the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas is launching a brand new fundraising event. Finals details will be forthcoming in the days ahead, but save the date of March 21, 2014, for “Fashion Stars For A Cause.”According to the release, “The event replaces Fresh Faces of Fashion which benefited Suicide & Crisis Center for many years. The new event … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Suicide & Crisis Center Of North Texas Announces New Fundraiser — “Fashion Stars For A Cause”
2013 Fresh Faces Sans Uno Carries On With Boldface Faces In The Audience And A Message Worth Remembering
As the 2013 Fresh Faces of Faces prepared for their run-through before the crowds started gathering at Stanley Korshak on Friday, March 22, two little chick-a-dees were MIA. Jessica Jones was running late and cousin Haley Anderson was out of town. Someone in passing said something about, “spring vacation but you didn’t hear that from me.” Hey, what’s wrong with a girl taking … [Read more...] about 2013 Fresh Faces Sans Uno Carries On With Boldface Faces In The Audience And A Message Worth Remembering