"A Home for the Holidays" Luncheon

More than 150 hundred guests attended the annual Friends of Wednesday's Child Luncheon on December 2nd at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. Students from Booker T. Washington performed, and Emcee Gloria Campos was presented with a suprise award for her many years of service on behalf of Wednesday's Child.
Chair Kathy Miller Rabey, speaker Tracy Elliott, Kathy Miller

Guest speaker was former Mrs. Texas, Southlake resident Tracy Elliott, who knows pain and fear first hand. Tracy chronicles her upbringing in her book, "Unbroken." Tracy is now the mother of two, and her husband Bryan is a successful businessman. Says Tracy, "The devil cannot make you ashamed of things you give God the glory for bringing you through. I am not ashamed about anything in my life, because if you are delivered from it and you give God the glory, then you are laughing in the devil’s face."Gloria Campos and her son Gregory Brown

Friends of Wednesday’s Child (formerly Wednesday’s Child Benefit Corporation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 when volunteers recognized there is no child needier than a foster child. Today, they are the only non-profit organization whose single purpose is to meet the unique needs of North Texas foster children.

An Event for Lauren Scruggs

Tuesday, December 27, 2011
7:00-10:00 PM
Sambuca 360
in The Shops of Legacy

Hosted by The Kimbell Agency and Sambuca 360
Music by Quinten Hope & Dave Hineman
$20 donation at the door gets you a raffle ticket to win door prizes
All private donations will be donated to "The Lauren Scruggs Hope Fund"
RSVP: 469-467-3393

Lauren Scruggs' tragic accident has received nationwide attention; a beautiful young fashion enthusiast, and founder of LOLO Magazine, suffered severe injuries during a freak accident. Lauren has a heart of gold and a strong faith that she attributes to her miraculous recovery and positive spirit.

10 Gift Ideas Under $100

                 

1. Betsy Johnson star earrings

2. Tory Burch signature candle

3. Topshop sequin Tee

4. P.S. I made this- the book

5. Deborah Lippmann gold polish

6. Tom Ford Lip color

7. Dannijo iPhone cover

8. The September Issue

9. Asos laptop case

10. Old Navy faux snake skin flats

Zumba Party in Pink

Join Bradie James' Foundation 56 for
Zumba Party in Pink

Wear your pink and get ready to dance and exercise!
Zumba instruction by Chabria

Saturday, December 17, 2011
9:00-10:00 am
Mark Cuban Center - 1800 Bonnie View Rd.

$5 per person
FREE for breast cancer survivors
Benefiting Bradie James' Foundation 56
Space is limited. RSVP: 214-379-7454 or info@bradiejames.net

Foundation 56 is a breast cancer outreach program dedicated to providing access to quality services and resources for breast cancer patients and survivors.

Treasure Street Raises Over $1.2M for TSRH

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) celebrated its 90th birthday in October with more than 1,500 guests at Treasure Street, the hospital’s signature fundraising event. Friends from across the state joined in the momentous occasion that raised more than $1.2 million for the hospital. The 16th annual Treasure Street featured a live performance by Grammy-award winning artist Lee Ann Womack. Treasure Street honorary event chairmen were President and Mrs. George W. Bush, and the event chairmen were Carolyn & Karl Rathjen, M.D.
Hal Urschel; Christi Urschel; Linda Carter; Don Carter
Photo by Dana Driensky

In celebration of the hospital’s birthday, a nine-foot-tall birthday cake served as the centerpiece for the room. A champagne toast and traditional singing of “Happy Birthday” complimented the festive event. More than 200 unique items were available in the silent auction ranging from gorgeous jewelry to kids items and unique sports packages for party guests to browse.
Karl Rathjen; Carolyn Rathjen (2011 Treasure Street Event Chairman); J. C. Montgomery, Jr.
Photo by Dana Driensky

A highlight of the evening included an exhilarating live auction thanks to a donor who contributed a custom-made ranch and hunting buggy. After bidding reached an all time high on the item, he agreed to donate another buggy so that both bidders could receive one. The evening was a true celebration of the more than 200,000 patients the hospital has treated since it opened in 1921 and the generosity of the many friends who support the hospital’s mission. Stubbs Davis; Holly Davis; Lynn McBee; Allan McBee
Photo by Daniel Driensky

Treasure Street was established in 1996 by a group of TSRHC patient families with children affected by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). Through the years, event proceeds have provided important funds for the hospital’s TSC Clinic. These funds support advances in research such as the development of a commercial DNA test for TSC, a landmark breakthrough that benefits all children. Thanks to the support of Treasure Street, the TSC Clinic is a model clinic throughout the world today.

Livvy Necklace - Benefiting Children's Cancer Fund

Each year, more than 250 children and adolescents at Children's Medical Center Dallas are newly diagnosed with cancer, with more than 600 children receiving therapy at any given time. Through the work of the Children's Cancer Fund, the survival rate for all childhood cancers is now close to 80%, significantly better than the 50% chance a child was given 30 years ago. The increase in survival is a huge improvement for some cancers, but some other childhood cancers still have a less than 50% cure rate. By joining together, we can do more to find a cure for childhood cancer. This beautiful orange carnelian heart necklace - the Livvy Necklace - would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season.

Please help us spread the word about Zach

 

A few days ago, I learned about a seven year old boy in Dallas named Zach Guillot. Zach is the oldest of three children. In February 2010, Zach was diagnosed with Leukemia AML.  His little brother Jake was his “perfect” bone marrow match last year, at the age of three.  Zach successfully completed his chemo therapy and received potentially life-saving stem cells from his brother via a bone marrow transplant. Everything was going okay until his family recently was struck with the devastating news that his AML has relapsed. Now Zach needs to find a (non-related) bone marrow donor match.  I was so compelled by the story that I wanted to share it with you.  Zach’s family and friends are quickly putting togethert his bone marrow donor drive THIS Sunday, December 11 from 12-6 at Parish Episcopal School - Midway Campus.  Because Zach and his siblings are all at different schools, three school communities in Dallas are aware of the story, and there has been an outpouring of support for him.  The key to Zach’s survival is finding a successful match, which requires awareness and donors. Anything that you can do to help spread the word about Zach's drive this Sunday would be incredible! Post it to your facebook, email your friends, tweet and show up on Sunday!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road... Paws Cause 2012

Paws Cause 2012 is “Off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Pawz!” Yes, Dorothy and Toto are following the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City as we all help Dallas become a more compassionate community, where every adoptable animal has a loving home.

2012 is an important year for all Dallas pet lovers. The City of Dallas is introducing a five-year plan to reduce animal euthanasia in municipal shelters, and the SPCA of Texas will play an important role in this plan. As you know, spay/neuter is the key to this goal, since animal overpopulation remains a serious problem in Dallas. By delivering spay/neuter surgeries at very low fees, the SPCA of Texas Clinic at Village Fair provides an essential service to our community, so we can truly become an “Emerald City” for our four-legged citizens.

Join SPCA of Texas and Honorary Chairs Janelle and Larry Friedman on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Sambuca in Uptown Dallas for a casual, fun filled evening of food, cocktails, entertainment and an irresistible silent auction.

All money raised through Paws Cause 2012 will go directly to the SPCA of Texas Clinic to help provide more than 12,000 free and low cost surgeries and 15,000 health and wellness treatments.

There are many ways to support Paws Cause 2012 – “The Wizard of Pawz!”
http://www.spca.org/page.aspx?pid=514

Dress for Success - relax. unwind. exhale.

Join exhale on Thursday, December 8th from 5-9pm to pamper yourself for a good cause! Relax with a massage, facial, or manicure + pedicure, or revive with a mind body class. Dress for Success Dallas clients will be sponsored to enjoy an evening of indulgence, and a percentage of all proceeds will be donated directly to the organization. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres and take part in a silent auction and raffle prizes provided by exhale, Hotel Palomar, Central 214, and more!

TREATMENTS OFFERED:
~30 minute true facial (Customized facial that includes masks for exfoliation and hydration) Normally retails for $95 DFS special Rate of $70
~30 minute fusion massage (Swedish based, light-medium touch)
Normally retails for $90 DFS special rate of $70
~30 minute Pure Manicure $30
~45 minute Pure pedicure $55

CORE CLASSES OFFERED:
~6:00 PM Core Fusion Cardio $15
~6:30 PM Music Yoga Flow $15
~7:15 PM Core Fusion Open $15

Please RSVP at Dallas@dressforsuccess.org

Bracelets that Protect

Recently Forty Five Ten has collaborated with The Family Place to benefit a new idea that is the latest fashion craze. The Woods company designed the bracelets that are available for purchase at $75 and come in either black, silver, or dark gray with a little charm on them. The charms that can be chosen from are either a diamond, flower, moon, or the infamous hamsa hand that has been seen throughout the world of fashion. All of the proceeds go to The Family Place which helps woman and children who have been victims of family violence. With the holidays not very far away the season should always be about giving. Please visit Forty Five Ten to purchase your new bracelet for a cause as well as The Family Place website.

22nd Annual Deck the Hall Children's Holiday Concert

The Élan Circle of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League (DSOL) is proud to announce Deck the Hall, a holiday concert for children taking place at the internationally renowned Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. The DSO will perform holiday favorites for the entire family, and a sold-out crowd of 2,000 attendees is anticipated.

Deck the Hall is a winter wonderland of music and fun for the entire family. Free lobby entertainment begins at 9:30 a.m. James French, one of Dallas’ leading photographers with over 30 years photographing prominent personalities and events, will be onsite to take photos with Santa. Brook Mays will have an “instrument petting zoo” that allows kids to play and learn hands-on about a variety of different instruments in the orchestra. Stringbini the Clown will be on hand to entertain kids with magic tricks and amusement while they make decorative arts and crafts, listen to holiday carols sung by the Booker T. Washington Chorus, and much more.

At 11:00 a.m., enjoy the sounds of the season as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra plays selections from their annual holiday concert. Kids will enjoy the magic of the holidays with classical carols, favorite songs, and a special visit from Santa.

“Deck the Hall is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with your family,” said Alissa Martine, Élan Circle President. “This is one of my favorite events, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have the Dallas Symphony Orchestra partner with us to perform for the first time at Deck the Hall."

Tickets are $19 - $39 and can be purchased at www.elancircle.com/deck-the-hall or by phone at 214-692-0203. This event supports the DSO’s education and community engagement programs. Funds raised will benefit more than 75,000 young people in North Texas.

101 Dalmatians Kids

Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts and the YMCA
present Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids
Student Performances
Sunday, December 11, 2011
1:30 and 3:30 PM
Hall of State Theatre at Fair Park
Free Admission!

Walking in a Butterfly Wonderland

Texas Discovery Gardens hosts a magical Butterfly Wonderland this holiday season! Tonight, December 1st, stop by from 4:00-9:00 PM for a stroll through the butterfly house, wine and champagne, appetizers, and desserts. Then on Saturday, December 3rd, join the gardens for Family Day at the Butterfly Wonderland from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, including face painting, live music, and activities. Visit http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/Wonderland.php for more information.