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Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

Jun 2, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

2025 Sweetheart Ball Chair Ola Fojtasek, an avid gardener and former fashion model, is the very soul of nourishing femininity. Consider the Fojtasek's Dallas home, which just oozes with finery and beauty without sacrificing comfort. At the same time, Ola's household has been very much a "man's world," with her husband Randall Fojtasek and the four Fojtasek sons: Jack, … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Ship’s Ahoy For An Elegant Nantucket Scene With Hydrangeas And A Burgee Bar

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball

May 30, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

The Sweetheart Ball is literally a be-still-my-heart occasion, with North Texas' most incredible movers and shakers present including such names as Dedman, Harrison, Jones, Perot and Simmons. For some it's also a multi-generational affair, where parents and their offspring show their philanthropic genes. So, the 2025 fundraiser for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2025 Sweetheart Ball

JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set

Apr 25, 2025 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With the 2025 Sweetheart Ball held just a couple of weeks ago, the fundraising group of women that supports "cardiology research at UT Southwestern Medical Center" has already laid out plans for next year's black-tie event. First lady of the Kansas City Chiefs Tavia Hunt will chair the event. According to Tavia, "It is my honor to continue the longstanding and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball With Date And Location Already Set

The Sweetheart Ball Tea Welcomes New Members Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt And Pam Perella

Oct 16, 2024 4:00 PM by Jeanne Prejean

This afternoon the newest members of The Sweetheart Ball were introduced at the committee’s tea at Rachael Dedman’s fabulous home. In welcoming Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt and Pam Perella to the membership, 2025 Sweetheart Ball Ola Fojtasek said, “These three ladies have made significant contributions to our community. I am sure they will be committed to The … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Tea Welcomes New Members Pat Harloe, Libby Hunt And Pam Perella

2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

Jun 21, 2024 10:39 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Evidently Mother Nature was having a hissy fit over not being invited to the 2024 Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20, at Brook Hollow Golf Club. It was nothing personal, but who could blame the old gal? It was just that 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne already had a record-breaking number of 268 folks gobble up reservations for the annual black-tie gala. Knowing Heather, … [Read more...] about 2024 The Sweetheart Ball’s Salute To Lyford Cay Club Warmed The Hearts Of Generous Guests

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 The Sweetheart Ball

Jun 19, 2024 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The very idea of women in elegant silk gowns having to wear cloaks and fur wraps in April may have seemed as foreign as having a submarine race along the Trinity, but that's exactly what happened for The Sweetheart Ball on Saturday, April 20. Despite 2024 Chair Heather Washburne's creating a fabulous version of The Bahamas' Lyford Cay Club complete … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 The Sweetheart Ball

JUST IN: Kansas City Chiefs First Lady Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball

May 28, 2024 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While Clark Hunt is accepting pats on the back for being named the 2024 H. Neil Mallon Awardee, his wife Tavia Hunt has also had some news of her own. Following the 2024 Heather Washburne’s gangbuster Sweetheart Ball in April and with 2025 Chair Ola Fojtasek already locking down plans for the next one, it was just announced that Tavia will be heading up the 2026 fundraiser … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Kansas City Chiefs First Lady Tavia Hunt To Chair 2026 Sweetheart Ball

JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed

Oct 25, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As The Sweetheart Ball committee gathered yesterday at 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert's home, the battle against heart disease ramped up with news. 2024 Ball Chair Heather Washburne congratulated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge for "the successful and beautiful  2023 Sweetheart Ball" for providing "a record-breaking $2.7M for cardiovascular research" at UT Southwestern … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Sweetheart Ball’s Record-Breaker Net And Chair 2025 Ball Revealed

The Sweetheart Ball Committee Adds Six New Members To Raise Funds For Cardiology Research

Oct 2, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

2024 Sweetheart Ball Chair Heather Washburne has announced the addition of six new members to the organization that raises funds for cardiology research. Joining the group are Susan Butt, Charlyn Holmes, Kari Schlegel Kloewer, Meredith Land Moore, Elizabeth Augur Taylor and Amy Abboud Aware. According to Heather, “We are excited to have these amazing … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball Committee Adds Six New Members To Raise Funds For Cardiology Research

The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists

Jun 14, 2023 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

One North Texas philanthropy vet described the black-tie crowd entering Brook Hollow Golf Club on Saturday, April 29, this way: “This is the honey pot!” The Sweetheart Ball actually was sweet, and rightly so, since the fundraiser's purpose was something everyone has a vested interest in: cardiology research and treatment at UT Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball’s Elegant Garden Party Flourished With Florals, Fashions And Philanthropists

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball

Jun 13, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

For decades The Sweetheart Ball has raised funds for North Texas researchers in their efforts to battle heart disease. On Saturday, April 29, 280 guests in black tie and gowns celebrated 2023 Chair Amy Prestidge's fundraising leadership with the ball at Brook Hollow Golf Club. Instead of a battlefield, the Club was transformed into an exquisite garden setting from … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball

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