Seven-year old Phoenix Ho and eight-year-old Riley Mack never knew each other before they died. They both had mothers, but different types of mothers. One allowed her son to be "allegedly" beaten and abused by her boyfriend for weeks. The other mother comforted and suffered watching her daughter struggle through a no-win battle against Fanconi Anemi, an extremely rare genetic … [Read more...] about Dec My Room Dallas Honored A Brave And Caring Mother With Bunnies And Butterflies
Tia Wynne
Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
Just imagine two years of pent-up energy exploding all in one night, and you’ve got yourself a feel for the 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball: Double Down Against Cancer event that was held on Saturday, October 23. When Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall took on the co-chairmanship of the American Cancer Society of North Texas fundraiser for 2020, they had some real game-changing … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Cowbells Ringing, High Rollers Paddling And 2,400 Double Downing Against Cancer
Cattle Baron’s Ball Countdown Is On After Two Years Of Stops-And-Starts And Crossed Fingers
After suffering through a tornado, a pandemic and a lollapalooza ice storm, 2020/2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall are on the eve of finally pulling off the legendary hoedown for their near-and-dear 2,600 cowboys and cowgirls Saturday at Gilley’s. Today as the committee of 100 was setting up tables, chairs and VIP centerpieces in the … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Countdown Is On After Two Years Of Stops-And-Starts And Crossed Fingers
All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
A half hour before the barbecue and country-music performance was scheduled to get underway in their beautiful backyard, Anne and Steve Stodghill’s estate was well fortified for the "All for the Hall Dallas" patron party on Tuesday evening, September 21. Between State Troopers and security types in black cowboy hats, the property’s perimeter and interior were as secure as the … [Read more...] about All For The Hall Patron Party Had Perfect Skies For An Overwhelming Turnout Of Boots, Beauts And Barbecue
2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Poor Olivia and Jeff Kearney. The Fort Worth couple had the best of intentions to head east to Dallas in time for Luke’s FastBreaks’ (LFB) 2019 Blue Jean Ball on the evening of Saturday, September 21. But first, they were waylaid by SMU fans leaving Fort Worth following the Ponies' win over TCU at Cowtown's Amon G. Carter Stadium. Then, after overcoming that slo-mo traffic … [Read more...] about Nothing Could Stop The 2019 Blue Jean Ball From Raising Funds For Luke’s FastBreaks
Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
As guests streamed into the beautiful home of Jennifer and Walker Royall on Thursday, May 16, for the Cattle Baron's Ball Trailblazer's Party, many couldn't wait to have their photos taken with country singer Keith Urban. Well, not exactly with Keith himself, but with a life-sized, cardboard cutout of the Aussie star. Keith will be headlining, of course, at the 2019 Cattle … [Read more...] about Trailblazer’s Party At A “Royall” Spread Pumped Up Enthusiasm For The 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
The moment you entered Eddie Deen's Ranch at Downtown Dallas on Saturday, September 29, you just knew the inaugural Blue Jean Ball benefiting Luke's FastBreaks was going to be a big success. Hundreds of guests, many of them in their 20s, were milling about enjoying the reception, which soon would be followed by Deen's Texas barbecue, a live auction, and then a raucous, … [Read more...] about Country Star Clay Walker Wows The Crowd At First-Ever Blue Jean Ball For Luke’s FastBreaks
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
Needless to say, there were no flowing couture gowns nor cummerbunds at the inaugural Blue Jean Ball on Saturday, September 29, at Eddie Deen’s. Instead the gathering was strictly boots, blue jeans and boosters for Luke’s Fastbreaks T-shirts program. The crowd ranged from FastBreaks founder Luke Lange’s age group to the fundraising vets like Blue Jean Ball Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: Blue Jean Ball
With Clay Walker And Barbecue, The Blue Jean Ball Will Provide Patients With Luke’s FastBreaks
Luke Lange hasn’t even graduated from high school and he’s already gained a reputation for thinking out of the box. When he was nine years old undergoing his battle against Hodgkin’s lymphoma, he confessed to his folks that the usual hospital gowns made him “feel more sick.” To remedy the situation, Luke and his folks, Tracy and Ben Lange, became creative. They cut up the sides … [Read more...] about With Clay Walker And Barbecue, The Blue Jean Ball Will Provide Patients With Luke’s FastBreaks
TACA Lexus Party On The Green Felt Right At Home In Its New Sammons Park Setting With Performers, Ice Carvings And Chefs Galore
Like a family realizing that perhaps they need to expand their residence, TACA organizers had determined that, as part of its year-long, 50th anniversary celebration, the annual TACA Lexus Party On The Green needed a change. So, after years at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, they moved the outdoor fundraiser to Sammons Park in the AT&T Performing Arts District … [Read more...] about TACA Lexus Party On The Green Felt Right At Home In Its New Sammons Park Setting With Performers, Ice Carvings And Chefs Galore