Dallas Mavericks Ball - Celebrating 10 Years

Mavs Ball - The Official Home of the Dallas Mavericks

 

Texas Women’s Foundation Raised $750K with Emmy-Award Winning Journalist Ann Curry

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) held its 39th Annual Luncheon on November 1st at the Omni Dallas. The luncheon raised nearly $750,000 to continue its important work of advancing the lives of girls, women and their families. 

TXWF Community Grantees

Immediately prior to the luncheon, TXWF donors and grantees gathered for a reception honoring the organization’s 2024 Community Grant Awards recipients. With support from donors, fundholders and philanthropic partners, more than $867,000 was granted to 23 deserving non-profit organizations serving women and girls in North Texas. 

The luncheon began with a powerful spoken word performance by Miss Texas 2024, Annette Addo-Yobo. As a first-generation American woman holding this title, Annette knows firsthand what it means to overcome obstacles. In her piece titled “Texas Woman,” she spoke passionately about the need for women to own their worth and carry their truth forward despite persistent inequities and barriers.

Effie Dennison, Karen Hughes White, Ann Curry and Carrie Freeman Parsons

TXWF’s 39th Annual Luncheon Chair and Executive Vice President, Head of Community Development and Corporate Responsibility for Texas Capital Bank, Effie Dennison, thanked Annette, welcomed guests and acknowledged event sponsors (see list at end). 

An inspiring video about the impact of the Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center followed Effie’s remarks; and a video about Storytime Childcare highlighted the importance of quality, affordable childcare for working families. Texas Women’s Foundation’s President and CEO Karen Hughes White, said, “Each one of you in this room – through your passion for Texas women and girls and your generosity of spirit – has the power to change lives. And it’s exactly what we’re going to ask you to do today. But first, I want to pose a question that I hope you’ll discuss at your tables over lunch: How can it be that our great state of Texas – with the strongest economy in the nation – and reportedly, the 8th largest in the world – ranks 47th out of 50 states across 25 different indicators for women’s economic security and success?”

Ann Curry, Krys Boyd

 Curry shared her experiences as one of the few women reporters breaking barriers in newsrooms dominated by men. She’s used her platform to bring humanity to her stories and shine a light on people’s lived experiences. Despite facing resistance, she fought tirelessly to stand up for what was right. Throughout her journey, she would envision future women journalists and remind herself that “the women are coming” to help elevate the field. 

Clover the Violinist

Curry’s Select Remarks:

“You are now a part of the struggle and we’ve come a long way, but we haven’t crossed the finish line. Women fought to give you a voice. Use it.” Then she shared the story of her grandmother. “My grandmother wanted to vote in an election, but my dad and grandfather wouldn’t drive her to vote because she wasn’t going to vote for the candidate they both wanted her to vote for. Fine. She walked to the election site. Her candidate won.”

“Commit yourself to a life of service.”

“We have to balance risk-taking without fear. We have to step out and take a risk. Everyone has a purpose that only you can bring into the world – take smart risks, fight for the things that are part of your purpose.”

Carrie Freeman Parsons, Texas Women’s Foundation board chair, closed the luncheon with thanks to all the participants, sponsors and attendees. 

Ripple Effect

Special thanks to sponsors: 

Initiator of Change: Quantum Connections

Influencers for Change: Target and The Suzanne Ahn Speaker Endowment Fund of Texas Women’s Foundation 

Possibilities Partner Igniter of Change: Toyota

Pioneers for Change: Amazon, Ellenore Knight Baker and Roslyn Dawson Thompson, and Southwest Airlines

Incubators for Change: Goldman Sachs, The Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated. 

Facilitator for Change: Haynes Boone 

Energizers for Change: The Dallas Mavericks, Ernst & Young, Kimberly Clark, Texas Capital Bank

For additional sponsors, visit https://www.txwfluncheon.org/2024-sponsors

Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36th Annual Luncheon Raised More than $1 Million to Support Women and Girls

 Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36^th Annual Luncheon Raised More than $1 Million to Support Women and Girls 

Cleo Wade, Angie Thomas, Laysha Ward

Held online for the second year on September 30^th, Texas Women’s Foundation’s 36^th Annual Luncheon, presented by the Dallas Mavericks, raised more than $1 million. About 4,000 people watched the program themed “My Voice. My Story. Every Woman’s Power to Build Compassion and Community.”

The Annual Luncheon is the Foundation’s principal fundraiser in support of its work to advance women’s economic security, leadership, education, health and safety in Texas through research, advocacy, programs and grantmaking.

Cynt Marshall, Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Laura Nieto

Hilda Galvan, Texas Women's Foundation Chair, welcomed luncheon co-chairs, Debra Hunter Johnson and Lindsay Billingsley.  

The trio then thanked the major sponsors for their tremendous support:

Presenting Sponsor: The Dallas Mavericks

Speaker Sponsors: Target with ongoing support from the Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Speaker Endowment Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation 

Book Club: Perkins Coie

Ripple: Southwest Airlines

Investor: Lindsay Billingsley & Debra Hunter Johnson, Lucy C. Billingsley, CBRE, Hunt Consolidated, Inc., Thomson Reuters

Leader: Galleria Dallas, Jones Day, Pepsico, Kimberly-Clark, Reciprocity Consulting Group, Toyota

Advocate: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Dr. Arlene Ford, Katherine Glaze Lyle, NexBank, Gwendolyn A. Parker, Vizient

Roslyn Dawson Thompson (TXWF president and CEO), Debra Hunter Johnson (co-chair), Lindsay Billingsley (co-chair), Hilda Galvin (TXWF chairwoman)

Billingsley introduced the speakers, Angie Thomas and Cleo Wade, who discussed the power of women’s storytelling. 

Next came the appeal to support Texas Women’s Foundation from two luncheon sponsors. Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall and Southwest Airlines’ Laura Nieto spoke in front of the Dallas Galleria community wall that was displayed throughout the month of September. Marshall and Nieto announced a surprise: people who donated at least $500 would receive two tickets to a Mavs game and a Southwest roundtrip airline ticket.

For more information on the event, visit https://www.txwfluncheon.org/.

2021 Mavs Ball Benefiting The Mavs Foundation

 

Join The Mavs Foundation for their 6th annual, and first ever virtual, Mavs Ball. 

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind evening from the comfort of your home with unique virtual appearances from our 2020-2021 Dallas Mavericks team and Mavs VIPs including CEO, Cynt Marshall, Head Coach, Rick Carlisle and owner, Mark Cuban in support of the Mavs Foundation.

Beginning Monday, May 3rd, you can bid on exclusive silent auction items benefiting the Mavs Foundation.

7:00 – 7:30 PM | COCKTAIL RECEPTION

7:30 – 8:30 PM | PROGRAM

8:30 – 9:00 PM | AFTER PARTY

Mavs Ball - Register Here!

Texas Women’s Foundation’s 35th Annual Luncheon Raised More Than $926,000

Texas Women’s Foundation held its 35^th Annual Luncheon, presented by Toyota and powered by The Dallas Mavericks, on September 29, featuring a conversation with America Ferrera, award-winning actress, director, producer, The New York Times best-selling author and activist. The conversation was moderated by Laysha Ward, Executive Vice President and Chief External Engagement Officer for Target. As the principal fundraiser for the Foundation, the luncheon raised more than $926,000.

Laysha Ward interviews America Ferrera

Themed “Texas for All,” the 35^th Annual Luncheon, co-chaired by business and community leaders Bonnie Clinton, Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer of Toyota, and Cynt Marshall, President & CEO of The Dallas Mavericks, brought together virtually 2,000+ influential business and philanthropic leaders at the appointed time of the Luncheon, who gathered to support Texas Women’s Foundation’s mission to advance the lives of women, girls and their families in Texas. An additional 11,000 people followed the link to view the Luncheon within 24 hours of the event.

Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Cynt Marshall, Bonnie Clinton, A. Shonn Brown

Roslyn Dawson Thompson, president & CEO of Texas Women’s Foundation, said, “The Foundation chose the theme ‘Texas For All’ to reinforce the need to build more inclusive and equitable communities. This was beautifully stated in the conversation with America Ferrera and Laysha Ward, as well as in the statements given by our Luncheon co-chairs who spoke to the power of equity and diversity, and how important they are to creating a Texas for All.”

Ferrera’s comments focused on these themes:

1. The need within all people, of all races and backgrounds, to be seen.
2. Each person’s unique identity is their superpower, not an obstacle.
3. In order to reach understanding, we need to get comfortable with uncomfortable situations. 
4. Sisterhood and community give us both strength and support.
5. Talent is universal, but opportunity is not. 

Bonnie Clinton, A. Shonn Brown, DJ Poizon Ivy, Cynt Marshall, Roslyn Dawson Thompson

Dawson Thompson and A. Shonn Brown, TXWF board chairwoman, along with Clinton and Marshall, challenged guests to:

• educate themselves about the issues, 
• activate networks and influence, 
• advocate for change, and 
• donate to TXWF to continue supporting the transformative work. 

 A special thank you to the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Toyota

Powered by: The Dallas Mavericks 

Speaker Sponsor: Target, with ongoing support from The Suzanne Ahn, M.D. Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation

Resilience Sponsors: Nancy Ann and Ray L. Hunt, Kimberly-Clark

Leader Sponsor: McKesson

Advocate Sponsors: AT&T, EY, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Bev Goulet, Jones Day, Ashlee and Chris Kleinert, Paula and Ron Parker, Texas Capital Bank, Texas Instruments

Additional sponsors are listed here: https://www.txwfluncheon.org/sponsors

Pink October Gift Idea: Park Lane Pantry + Trove Florals

 

This month, Park Lane Pantry and Trove Florals collaborated on this beautiful gift idea in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All profits from this package will be donated to Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Fund at UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center.

The limited-edition gift features a preserved fuchsia XL rose with pink soft moss from Trove Florals. The flower will last a year and beyond!  It also includes a bag of Elaine's Original Granola. 

Park Lane Pantry and Trove Florals are Dallas based women-owned businesses with female founders impacted by breast cancer. Dwight Powell of the Dallas Mavericks lost his mother to breast cancer as a freshman in college. His charity provides families in need with financial and emotional resources to help cope when a family member receives a cancer diagnosis.

Place your order here: https://parklanepantry.com/products/pink-power

Texas Women's Foundation 35th Annual Luncheon with Keynote Speaker America Ferrera

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) announces the keynote speaker for its 35^h Annual Luncheon: America Ferrera, award-winning actress, director, producer, The New York Times best-selling author and activist. Themed “Texas for All,” this year’s event will take place virtually on Tuesday, September 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In honor of the 35^th anniversary, tickets are $35 each. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit txwfluncheon.org.

Business and community leaders Bonnie Clinton and Cynt Marshall are co-chairs of the luncheon. Clinton is vice president and chief procurement officer for Toyota North America, serves on Texas Women’s Foundation board and is a member of TXWF’s Economic Leadership Council. Marshall is chief executive officer of The Dallas Mavericks; she also serves as a Foundation board member and is an Economic Leadership Council member. Both women are diversity and inclusion champions and role models in their workplaces and in the community.  

“We are thrilled to assemble this ‘dream team’ – our keynote speaker, America Ferrera, who is passionate about strength in diversity and the importance of creating opportunities for everyone to participate fully in our society and economy, and our co-chairs, Bonnie Clinton and Cynt Marshall, who share the same passion and make it a reality through their exemplary leadership,” said Roslyn Dawson Thompson, Texas Women’s Foundation president and chief executive officer. 

 Others participating in the virtual event include A. Shonn Brown, Texas Women’s Foundation board chair and Kimberly-Clark vice president and deputy general counsel, and Laysha Ward, Target executive vice president and chief external engagement officer. Target is the keynote speaker sponsor.

Mavs Ball with Boyz II Men

Purchase tickets here

Friday, March 1, 2019 7:00 p.m. American Airlines Center The Dallas Mavericks are pleased to invite you to Mavs Ball Benefiting the Mavs Foundation Enjoy a blue tie affair with cocktails, dinner and dancing with the entire Dallas Mavericks team and special guests Boyz II Men in support of the Mavs Foundation. Cocktail Attire Complimentary Valet

Dallas Mavs Tip-off Luncheon

Join the Dallas Mavericks players and coaches on Thursday, October 11, for lunch on the main floor of American Airlines Center. Hear from Head Coach Rick Carlisle and the entire 2018-2019 Dallas Mavericks team!

Tickets and tables will go fast, so reserve your seat today! Proceeds benefit the Mavs Foundation and the children, women and families they serve.

Sponsorships, Tickets & Tables NOW Available!

Panel Sponsors receive premium seating near the front, along with the exclusive opportunity to ask a question of a player, coach or Mavs VIP at the event.

VIP guests also receive a player-signed item for each table guest.

A limited number of Panel Sponsors and VIP tables are available and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional sponsorship opportunities available.

Business attire

Complimentary parking available in Lexus Garage

RSVP Required

https://www.mavs.com/community/dallas-mavericks-foundation/tipoffluncheon/

Dirk Nowitzki's 2012 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game

DIRK NOWITZKI’S 2012 HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME

Benefiting the children’s charities of the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and Heroes Foundation

Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 6 p.m.

Dr Pepper Ballpark

7300 RoughRiders Trl

3:30 p.m. – The Whataburger Heroes Special Olympics All-Star Softball Game

5:00 p.m. – Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Celebrity Home Run Derby with HITS400

6:00 p.m. – DIRK NOWITZKI’S 2012 HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME

FIREWORKS FINALE sponsored by Baylor Medical Center at Frisco

Dirk on the diamond! That’s right, the NBA champion and 11-time NBA All-Star will take to the ballpark for this celebrity baseball game.

Famous faces on the ball field will include:

Dirk Nowitzki (forward and MVP of the 2011 NBA world champion Dallas Mavericks),

Jason Terry (Dallas Mavericks guard), Vince Carter (Dallas Mavericks swingman),

Delonte West (Dallas Mavericks guard), Brian Cardinal (Dallas Mavericks forward),

Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks head coach), Donnie Nelson (Dallas Mavericks president),

Drew Pearson (former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro wide receiver and three-time Super Bowl champion),
Roy Williams (former Dallas Cowboys strong safety and OU legend), Brek Shea (FC Dallas midfielder),

Daryl “Moose” Johnston (former Dallas Cowboys fullback and three-time Super Bowl champion),

Geoff Stults (actor of TV series The Finder and movies The Break-up, Wedding Crashers and J. Edgar),

Ben Grieve (former major league outfielder), Kevin Mench (former Texas Ranger),

and more to be named. Note: Roster subject to change.

For the 11th year, two baseball teams, each made up of celebrity players and amateurs,

will slug it out for nine innings of hard-charging, umpires-umpping, trash-talking, uniform-wearing,

base-stealing, home run-hitting, authentic baseball!

Tickets are on sale now for $7, $9, $13 and $16 at Ticketmaster (800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com)

or at the Dr Pepper Ballpark Box Office during office hours.

For more information, go to http://www.heroesorganization.org./ 

Trees for Threes

Trees for Threes

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to plant one tree for each Three Point basket made by the MAVS at all home games this season. Bring your shovel and join other community volunteers and For the Love of the Lake to help plant trees this Friday.

FRIDAY, March 25th, 2011

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
T&P Hill at White Rock Lake

This marks the second season of the Mavericks commitment to plant trees in the Dallas area. Last year, 55 trees were planted in Reverchon Park as part of Trees for Wins.

Click here for more information

Event Contact: info@whiterocklake.org

Rebuilding Together - Greater Dallas Chapter and the Dallas Mavericks Charity Challenge!

The Dallas Mavericks are teaming up with six North Texas Charities to present the "Mavs Charity Challenge" during the 2010-2011 season. Six select Mavericks games will give fans six opportunities to support non-profit organizations that make a difference in the community. Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas has been selected by the Dallas Mavericks to be a part of the Mavs Charity Challenge!!!

Rebuilding Together Dallas is excited to be chosen as one of six North Texas charities to benefit from the generosity of the Dallas Mavericks during the 2010-2011 season. The Dallas Mavericks will donate $5 for every ticket purchased through the special link created for Rebuilding Together Greater Dallas and the organization that generates the most tickets sold for their night will receive an additional $2 donation from the Mavs for each ticket sold. Only tickets purchased through this unique link will be eligible for the challenge.

As a valued Rebuilding Together friend or member, you have the opportunity to purchase tickets to their MAVS Charity Challenge on October 27th!

The process is simple, the seats are great, and your tickets are emailed to you shortly after you buy.

Special Offer Code: rtgd1409 to get your tickets now!

TO PURCHASE GO TO

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/group_corp_start.htmI?l=EN&team=mavericks&owner=13&group=293&err&event&customerID

TICKETS WILL SELL OUT! So order early and get ready to be rowdy, proud and loud!