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
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 The Sweetheart Ball
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
The Sweetheart Ball has no website, no social media, no office. What it has is a committee of women who have volunteered to raise millions of dollars for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some have had family members who have succumbed to the disease; others have had loved ones saved thanks to developments resulting from their fundraising … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
With COVID-19 showing no signs of giving up, healthcare providers are standing their ground in enforcing recommendations. For example, since The Sweetheart Ball’s providing funds for UT Southwestern’s cardiology research and treatment, it’s literally following “doctor’s orders.” In a recent note to its membership, 2020-2021 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold reported a … [Read more...] about Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease