2011 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon

2011 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
benefiting The Family Place
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Hilton Anatole

The Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon recognizes women, men and organizations who have blazed trails in business and the community. Since its inception, the Texas Trailblazer Award has been recognized as a premier award in the Dallas community.

Honorary Chair: Margot Perot
Event Co-Chairs: Hadley Galt and Honey Rothermel
Guest Speaker: Sheryl WuDunn – Pulitzer Prize winner, author of Half the Sky, reporter, business executive, and lecturer
Participation as Texas Trailblazer sponsor provides exposure to a corporate audience through both pre-event marketing and recognition at the luncheon. In addition, sponsors will receive invitations to the kick-off party, VIP reception and celebrity meet & greet, as well as luncheon seating. For more information, please contact event manager Kelly Cruse at 214-443-7766 or klcruse@familyplace.org

Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon A Success

More Than $370,000 Netted for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the Saint Valentine’s Day Luncheon & Fashion Show on Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Despite the wintry weather, The LLS Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show was a success! The 27th annual event took place on Wednesday, February 9, at The Hilton Anatole. Co-chaired by Holly Davis and Kate Marquez, the chic luncheon honored Margot Perot.

Honorary Chair Margot Perot and daughter Katherine Perot Reeves

The Chantilly Ballroom showcased the theme "The Art of Romance" - a fitting ambience for Valentine's Day. Clarice Tinsley served as Emcee, and models graced the runway sponsored by Stanley Korshak. The retailer's own Crawford Brock was recognized for his ongoing support with the Partners Against Blood Cancers Award.

Crawford Brock, Co-Chair Holly Davis, Former Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett, Alicia Landry, and Co-Chair Kate Rose Marquez

Nancy Rogers was celebrated as the recipient of the Lynda Adleta Heart of Gold Award, and sixth-grader Justin Thompson received the Spirit of Tom Landry Award. The young man delivered an inspiring speech about his own battle with Leukemia. Hundreds of determined, brave guests were delighted to be in attendance and support such a wonderful cause.