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    It's Time To Party

    The 12 spring social events that philanthropic Dallasites dare not miss

    Diana Oates
    Jan 20, 2016 | 9:19 am

    A new year brings with it opportunities to make a difference in our community — and have fun doing it. Because this is Dallas, nearly every cause has a luncheon, gala, or party to support it.

    Although these charitable events tend to get publicity for their never-ending bubbly, fancy auction items, and well-dressed attendees, let us not forget the fantastic organizations that benefit from such fabulousness. Here are the events that we have penciled in our datebooks for spring 2016:

    Most Approachable Event: Birthday Party Project Turns Four, January 23
    Happiness is contagious at the annual fundraising event that celebrates bringing joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays. This laid-back party at Sixty Five Hundred focuses on fun versus fancy, and this year's theme is Live From Dallas It's Saturday Night. Passionate event chairs Jennifer Burns and Julian Leaver promise it's going to be bigger and better than ever.

    Girl Power Philanthropy: Junior League of Dallas Ball, February 20
    This storied ball brings together some of the city's brightest female leaders to toast the service organization that provides hundreds of trained volunteers to Dallas nonprofits every year. Ball chair Ashley Allen and honorary chair Debbie Oates are excited to welcome members past and present to the Hilton Anatole for an evening of dinner and dancing, featuring music by Think Big Party with Bullet Proof Brass. Tickets for this year's ball, themed To Dallas With Love and open to all, start at $250.

    Moving Mentors: Fashion Stars for a Cause Gala, March 25
    Suicide is a tough topic, yet event founder Yvonne Crum raises awareness for it with compassion and grace year in and year out. This fashion show and dinner is different in that you leave having learned the personal stories of all the fashion stars chosen to raise awareness and money for the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas. This year's participants include Sherice Lynette Brown, Francis Harrison Brito, Laura Fedock, Laurie Graham, Gina Marx, Kristy J. Morgan, Shelley Herrera-O’Neal, Shayema Rahim, Whitney Roberts-Kutch, Bridget Sommerlatte, Carmen Sargent, and Amanda Ward. Tickets to this event, being held at Dallas Country Club, start at $250.

    Blast From the Past: Yellow Rose Gala, April 2
    Once one of the most prominent fundraisers in Dallas, the Yellow Rose Gala returns in 2016, and expectations are high. At the helm of this momentous occasion is Fallon Wynne Way, daughter of Yellow Rose founder Dee Wynne, who passed away from multiple sclerosis in 2014. Tickets for this event, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, start at $500. Proceeds benefit progressive MS research through the National MS Society.

    Outrageous Art: MTV RE:DEFINE, April 8
    Back for its fifth year, this exhibition and auction held at the Dallas Contemporary brings together iconic and specially commissioned artworks by established and emerging talent. Interesting and inspired attendees come dressed head to toe in wearable works of art. All proceeds from sales benefit the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and the Dallas Contemporary. Tickets start at $1,000.

    Super Speaker: Wings Luncheon, April 14
    This luncheon supports New Friends New Life, a nonprofit that restores and empowers formerly trafficked girls and sexually exploited women and children. This year's speaker is Amal Clooney, who is making her first trip to Dallas to share her passion for protecting human rights. Event chair Jeanne Johnson Phillips is joined by a squad of honorary chairs, including former first lady lady Laura Bush, Ruth Altshuler, Caren Prothro, Annette Simmons, and Nancy Ann Hunt, for this powerful afternoon at the Hilton Anatole. Sponsorships start at $2,000.

    Ladies Who Lunch: Mad Hatter's Tea, April 21
    The Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum celebrates 28 years with a Steel Magnolias theme. This arboretum luncheon includes champagne, hat judging, and a Jan Strimple-produced runway show featuring looks from Tootsies. This was one of the first times we saw the potential cast of the Real Housewives of Dallas frolicking in their large hats amid spring showers last year — will they return this year? Tickets start at $200.

    Quintessential Dallas: Art Ball, April 23
    Dallas Museum of Art is one of the city's treasures, and for that reason, this is one of the most exclusive and highly anticipated galas of the year. Ann and David Sutherland are taking the reins of this year's ball, themed Art+Architecture. Expect a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, and a festive after-party hosted (for the first time) by the Junior Associates. Although we doubt that John Legend's 2014 Art Ball performance can ever be topped (last year Solange Knowles was the guest DJ at the after-party), we know the chairs are up for the challenge. Underwriting opportunities start at $4,500.

    Best Production: House of DIFFA, May 21
    Fashionistas, you've never truly experienced a runway production until you've attended this black tie gala. The spectacle at Omni Dallas hotel, themed Circo Rouge, showcases a curated selection of one-of-a-kind jackets, as well as looks from sponsor Traffic LA and unexpected theatrics. Tickets, which start at just $350, include a cocktail party, silent and live auctions, seated dinner, runway show, and thrilling after-party.

    Laughter as Therapy: Genesis Annual Luncheon, May 6
    This year is sure to be the best yet for Genesis Women's Shelter and its annual lunch, as co-chairs Nancy Rogers and Gina Betts welcome funny guy Tyler Perry as featured speaker at the Hilton Anatole. Perry, an established actor, director, screenwriter, producer, playwright, author, and philanthropist, was born into poverty and raised in an abusive household. He shares his story of strength, faith, and perseverance, which ultimately led to a successful career. Underwriting opportunities start at $1,750.

    For the Foodie: TACA Lexus Party on the Green, May 6
    Go ahead and start praying to the weather gods for this delicious event held on the grounds of the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. This elevated backyard bash showcases the culinary talents of chefs from Dallas and beyond. In addition to sipping sparkling wine and sampling succulent mini dishes, who can resist the opportunity to pick from the plentiful wine pull? For more information, contact TACA at 214-520-3930.

    Theater Thriller: Centerstage Gala, May 14
    Arts enthusiasts return to the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House for cocktails, a seated dinner, and a cozy performance by Justin Guarini and his band. Word on the street is that the after-party will have even the most serious philanthropist busting a move. Tickets start at $1,000, and dress code is listed as creative and fun — aka no tuxes. Funds support the Dallas Theater Center's artistic and educational programming.

    Justin Whitman, Kimberly Whitman, and Brad Kelly at MTV RE:DEFINE 2015.

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    Justin Whitman, Kimberly Whitman, and Brad Kelly at MTV RE:DEFINE 2015.
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    Dallas Cowboys to the Rescue

    Dallas heroes strut the runway at record-breaking Children's Cancer Fund gala

    Lindsey Wilson
    Apr 18, 2025 | 11:55 am
    Children's Cancer Fund gala 2025
    Photo by Tiffany Sage
    Nancy Rogers, Nicky Hilton, Meredith Land, Stacey Bendet, Lori Jones, Laura Kim, Tina Craig, Olivia Abbott Rogers

    Heroes both big and small, fictional and real, assembled at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, April 11 for the sold-out Children’s Cancer Fund gala.

    The event, celebrating its 35th year, raises millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research and Child Life services. This year's gala proved especially successful, breaking records with a whopping $3 million raised.

    Patrons got to browse photos, drawings, testimonials, news clippings, and other memorabilia from years past during the cocktail hour, as well as check out the well-stocked silent auction. Guests could also slip behind the wheel of a gleaming Aston Martin DB12 Volante — which was for sale, if anyone felt so inclined.

    Children's Cancer Fund gala 2025Gala chairs Meredith Land, Lori Jones.Photo by Tiffany Sage

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    Nancy Rogers, Nicky Hilton, Meredith Land, Stacey Bendet, Lori Jones, Laura Kim, Tina Craig, Olivia Abbott Rogers

    Inside the ballroom, emcee Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, gala chairs Lori Jones and Meredith Land, and CCF chief executive officer Jennifer Arthur welcomed supporters before everyone tucked into an elegant dinner.

    Sarah Yanniello, a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse at Children’s Health, received the TeamIzzy Healthcare Award, first awarded in 2024 in honor of Izzy Martin, who passed away shortly after participating in 2022's gala.

    Then the main event could really begin.

    Honorary chairs Troy Aikman, in his 26th year of support, and Dak Prescott, marking his third year of involvement, led a fashion show featuring 20 pediatric cancer patients, ages 6-16, all glammed up in outfits provided by Dillard's.

    These runway stars included:

    • 11-year-old Rufo Abbajifar of McKinney
    • 6-year-old Skylar Adams of Frisco
    • 6-year-old Darius Alexander of Dallas
    • 6-year-old Octavia Castillo of Richardson
    • 6-year-old Wells Denison of Dallas
    • 8-year-old Mikensie Duncan of Euless
    • 16-year-old Kyndall Frederick of Longview
    • 12-year-old Lauren Gutierrez of Coppell
    • 10-year-old Kira Handrale of Lewisville
    • 13-year-old Matthew Haynes of Terrell
    • 6-year-old August Johansen of McKinney
    • 7-year-old Isabela Lam of Plano
    • 14-year-old Lennox Lannon of Dallas
    • 6-year-old Clayton Moorse of Dallas
    • 11-year-old Matthew Norris of Celina
    • 7-year-old Lorenza Ruiz of Plano
    • 7-year-old Mateo Badillo Soto of Dallas
    • 13-year-old Erin Savage of North Richland Hills
    • 6-year-old Lincoln Schoessow of Celina
    • 16-year-old Dylan Williams of Bedford

    Children's Cancer Fund gala 2025Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, Octavia Castillo.Photo by Tamytha Cameron

    The children were escorted by a wide variety of celebrities:

    • Spider-Man, Queen Elsa, and the larger-than-life transformer Bumblebee (who later lit up the dance floor — literally)
    • Alice + Olivia founder Stacey Bendet, U Beauty founder Tina Craig, influencer sisters Maddy and Sophie McGuire, and fashion icons Nicky and Kathy Hilton
    • Aikman, Prescott, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, Cowboys mascot Rowdy, and four members of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (including fan favorite Reece Weaver)
    • members of Highland Park's fire department, Dallas SWAT, and even some of the patients' own doctors

    Aikman and Prescott continued the “Quarterbacks for a Cure” legacy established by Cowboys legend Roger Staubach in representing Children’s Cancer Fund. Staubach served as a Children’s Cancer Fund gala chair from the fundraiser’s inception until passing the torch to Prescott in 2022.

    “The joy these kids bring, knowing everything they’re going through and the resilience it takes just to be here, is what brings me back year after year,” says Prescott. “Being part of a night that gives them spirit, love, hope, and support — while recognizing the obstacles they face every day — means the world to me. My mission is to help decrease the number of diagnoses and increase the number of survivors. It takes all of us, and playing even a small role is something I cherish.”

    Arthur and Brent Christopher, president of Children's Medical Center Foundation, announced the building of a new pediatric campus. This partnership between Children's Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center, set to open in 2031, will replace the current Children's Medical Center Dallas.

    “It was incredibly special to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished over the past 35 years with our friends and partners,” Arthur said. “At the same time, the night was about looking ahead to the future of pediatric health care in North Texas. We were proud to share news of our partnership with Children's Health and UT Southwestern as they build a new pediatric campus — an exciting milestone for Dallas and the entire region."

    Children's Cancer Fund gala 2025Sophie McGuire, Maddy McGuire, Natalie McGuire, Mike McGuirePhoto by Tamytha Cameron

    A live auction led by Wendy Lambert raised big bucks, with the winners bound to enjoy a Porsche racing experience in Atlanta, a NorthPark Center shopping spree, a suite experience for a Dallas Cowboys game, a Jet Linx private membership, a custom Alice + Olivia design, a meal for 40 at The Charles, a stay at a private villa in Cabo San Lucas, and a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" package in New York City.

    Guests — and superheroes — danced long into the night at the after-party, celebrating the event’s extraordinary fundraising total and all the children and their families it will soon help.

    Children’s Cancer Fund was founded in 1982 by a coalition of parents whose children were receiving cancer therapy at Children’s Health. CCF raises millions of dollars for pediatric cancer research and Child Life services each year and has created 10 endowments that support pediatric cancer patients at Children's Health and UT Southwestern. CCF is one of the nation’s leading fundraising groups supporting local research toward treatment and prevention of childhood cancers.

    For more information or to donate, visit www.ChildrensCancerFund.com.

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