Philanthropy Is Fun
Dallasites don't let formality stand in the way of fun at Greer Garson Gala
- The Longhorn Photo Booth captured moments like these at Greer Garson Gala.Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Karina Lonsdale-Hands, Horatio Lonsdale-HandsPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
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- Dr. Mika Thomas, Dr. Nathan ThomasPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Dr. David Bookout, Jamie Nystrom, Dr. Gerald Nystrom, Dr. Harold KayePhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Cathy Raney, Anne SpearsPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Keri Tonn, David HeardPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Evelyn Ruml, Chris RumlPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Micki Rawlings, Mayor Mike RawlingsPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Virginia Talley, Mark TalleyPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
- Linda Secrest, Dr. Leslie SecrestPhoto courtesy of Texas Health Resources Foundation
La Bella Toscana was the theme for this year’s Greer Garson Gala, and the nearly 400 finely dressed philanthropists who attended the Omni Dallas affair were in for an Italian treat.
During a VIP cocktail reception with honorary chairs Micki and Mayor Mike Rawlings, guests got a preview of the evening’s entertainment: Goga Denisov, who can sing in 12 languages, performed some operatic Italian ballads. Then everyone had a chance to place bids in the silent auction before settling into their seats for dinner and inspiration.
The inspiration came in the form of a powerful video of two patients from the Margot Perot Center for Women & Infants at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, the evening’s beneficiary. Both women, who have battled breast cancer, shared their emotional and painful journeys to convey the value of the care they received there.
Following dinner, Denisov returned to the stage with a full band, and they entertained the crowd — including Karina and Horatio Lonsdale-Hands, Cathy Raney, Anne Spears, Keri Tonn, David Heard, Evelyn and Chris Ruml, and Virginia and Mark Talley — for nearly two hours. Speaking of entertainment, a Longhorn Photo Booth captured some of the more relaxed and candid moments of the evening.
It’s amazing what people will do when presented with props and a digital camera. You can see some of the antics in the slideshow above.
Keith Lee Latte is a matcha drink.Instagram 
