PINK annual charity event at XOXO

 

XOXO Dining Room is delighted to announce the return of its annual charity event, PINK presented by Southern Chic Group, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. This night is dedicated to raising vital funds for local organizations providing essential treatment, education, and support to individuals affected by breast cancer.
 
The PINK event will raise funds to benefit the renowned Dr. Joyce Ann O'Shaughnessy’s research to prevent and terminate all forms of Breast Cancer, supporting the patients at Baylor-Sammons Cancer Center and the U.S. Oncology Network. The funds will be evenly distributed between Dr. O'Shaughnessy's research and patient care.

Guests of the event will indulge in an exquisite dinner and hosted bar, partake in a live and silent auction with remarkable items and packages to further benefit our beneficiaries, and revel in a lively performance by the Georgia Bridgwater Band. 
 
Individual tickets are $250. A limited quantity of tables are available.

For sponsorship and donation opportunities, click here.

Musical Collab PINK Benefiting Susan G. Komen

Sara Evans joins four other musical superstars in the fight against breast cancer, with a new song collaboration – “PINK”.  Debuting today, the new single features Dolly Parton, Monica, Jordin Sparks, Sara Evans and Rita Wilson – who herself is a breast cancer survivor. This special collaboration benefits Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization. 
 
The moving lyrics and vocals provide listeners with hope for a future when no one loses someone they love to breast cancer and “PINK is just another color.”  Each year breast cancer kills more than 42,000 women and men in the U.S. alone.  Since 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed at some point in her lifetime, nearly everyone has or will be touched by this disease, whether personally or by someone they love.

“After performing at Opry Goes Pink last year, I’m thrilled to be supporting Susan G. Komen again this year in a very big way,” shared Sara. “There is something magical that happens when women band together to have a positive impact on the world for our sisters and our daughters.”
 
The song is written by Erin Kinsey, Jodi Marr and Victoria Shaw, produced by Victoria Shaw, distributed by Brighter Day Records and available digitally everywhere. 

Listen and learn more now. 

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

Lilly Pulitzer Launches ‘Paws for a Cause’ Collection

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Lilly Pulitzer is launching the “Paws for a Cause” collection October 1 in its stores and online. The collection benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Lilly Pulitzer once said, "if you haven't any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble."

The new collection includes womens' pajamas, robe, top, leggings, skort, scarf, hat, blanket, as well as girls’ leggings and t-shirt, retailing from $38 to $138.

The collection features the original print “Paws for Cause,” hand painted in the Lilly Pulitzer print studio. It features pink ribbons, flowers and colorful cats, as a tribute to breast cancer patients, caregivers, advocates, “thrivers” and loved ones.

As a direct contribution of this partnership, BCRF will receive a $30,000 donation from Lilly Pulitzer to fund 600 hours of research. 

"In Grandma's Garden" - Breast Cancer Awareness Reception and Book Signing

On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Park Cities residents Muffin Lemak and Susan Palma hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate author and philanthropist Brenda West Cockerell’s children’s book, In Grandma’s Garden, and the recent partnership with Baylor Heath Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women.



Hostess Susan Palma, Author Brenda West Cockerell and Hostess Muffin Lemak

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, friends of the three women gathered in the garden room in the home of Muffin Lemak to mix and mingle amongst the flowers while light bites and delicate desserts by Preston Hollow Catering were passed. Guests marveled at the book’s illustrations as Cockerell explained that 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of In Grandma’s Garden will benefit breast cancer research and support initiatives.



Lindsay Mayer, Cara Carmickle, Joelle Mayer and Amie Raney

 Current beneficiaries include Baylor Heath Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women for the purpose of breast cancer research, and specifically Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy’s revolutionary work. Celebrating Women is Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s annual luncheon to raise funds for Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas’ fight against breast cancer. By working with Baylor Health Care System Foundation, Cockerell hopes to bring change to those struggling with breast cancer by increasing awareness and funding for the breast cancer research of Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy, medical oncologist at the Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Center at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas and Celebrating Women Endowed Chair in Breast Cancer Research.



Claire Emanuelson and Piper Wyatt

In Grandma’s Garden was written as a tribute to Holly Horton, a fellow educator and Cockerell’s dear friend who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. Together, the friends bonded over memories of blissful days spent in their grandmothers’ gardens and dreamed of creating a children’s book that would elicit the same joy with readers.

Julie Hawes and Christy Berry

 “Holly’s battle with breast cancer was one that many women in our community are fighting,” Cockerell said. “I can’t think of a better way to honor Holly than by donating the proceeds of In Grandma’s Garden to fund research in hope of finding a cure for breast cancer.”

 

Guests included: Brenda Cockerell, Muffin Lemak, Susan Palma, DeeDee Lee, Christy Berry, Claire Emanuelson, Piper Wyatt, Shelle Sills, Kathy Shuford, Barbara Fritts, Neva Hall, Cindy Feld, Ola Fojtasek, Jolie Humphrey, Beth Ewing, and Lisa Anwar, among others.

 

Shop for Brest Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the wonderful team at Accessory Concierge have put three items for sale on their site that will benefit BreastCancerFund.org.  They are giving 20% of the sales so let's get shopping!

Fight Like a Girl Cuff

Here Comes a Fighter Cuff

Tough as Nails Necklace