Evening Under the Stars raises $1.1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

This year’s annual St. Jude Evening Under the Stars Party on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Omni Dallas Hotel, and the St. Jude Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas, raised more than $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® to support its mission: Finding cures. Saving children.

Doug & Holly Brooks, Taylor & Laura Brooks, Kyle Brooks

Event co-chairs Doug and Holly Brooks hosted approximately 1,000 guests at the “cowboy chic” party that included a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner and both live and silent auctions. The Dallas String Quartet Electric provided the entertainment, and many big-ticket items were auctioned off, including two tickets to the final round of the Masters Golf Tournament, a private sailboat getaway through the British Virgin Islands and two private dinners at Chef Kent Rathbun’s house.

Lawrence & Katy Bock

Emcee David Feherty, commentator, author, show host and former pro-golfer welcomed Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for a presentation to the women of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity (Tri Delta) that recognized their ongoing commitment to St. Jude families. Following his speech, St. Jude patient Hailey shared her personal battle against cancer.

Kelly Donohue, Stephanie Fox, Isabell Novakov, Lana Constantine

Following dinner, more than 250 young professionals gathered for an after party hosted in the Katy Trail Ballroom of the Omni Dallas Hotel. The event featured live entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeurves.

Pennie and Alan Marshall

"Nothing is more meaningful to my wife Holly and me that we can co-chair a weekend of events organized to support the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital," Event co-chair Doug Brooks said, "The advances at St. Jude are helping to save children everywhere, including Texas, because its research is freely shared with other doctors and scientists worldwide.”

Jeff & Erin King, Jason Wilson, Doug Comings

 

St. Jude Celebrates BIG (& Rich)

Co-chairs Lydia Novakov and Marian Bryan greeted more than 150 people at the Diamond Doctor on June 25th and shared why 2012 is a special year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

In their second year as event chairs, the daughters of St. Jude champion, the late Joe Haggar Jr., announced that the Evening Under the Stars Party will be held at a new venue, feature country and western music sensation Big and Rich, host their first Evening Under the Stars After Party and celebrate St. Jude’s 50th anniversary.

Kick Off Party guests learned that the Evening Under the Stars Party (EUTS) will be held on Saturday, October 13th at the new Omni Dallas Hotel and feature cocktails, dinner and a private performance by superstars Kenny Alphine and John Rich of chart busting duo Big & Rich. This year’s event will honor Mary and Mike Terry for the continued commitment to St. Jude. In addition, EUTS attendees will enjoy a live and silent auction. Following the main party, St. Jude will host the first Evening Under the Stars After Party continuing through 1am which will spotlight The Rusty Brothers, a Dallas based band. EUTS Sponsorships are available and individual tickets are $250 stjude.org/dallasevents. After Party tickets are available starting at $75 at www.stjude.org/dallasafterparty 

Mary and Mike Terry

Consistently Ranked in the Top 5 charity golf tournaments by the Dallas Business Journal, the St. Jude Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 15th at Stonebriar Country Club. The Classic allows golfers to play on teams of four ($500 a team) and can participate in either a morning (8:30am) or afternoon (1:45pm) shotgun start. Morning players will wrap up with a luncheon and awards ceremony, while the afternoon awards will be presented during an end-of-day cocktail awards reception. Past participating celebrities include Derek Harper, Lee Trevino, Roger Staubach, Tim Brown, Chad Campbell, Harrison Frazar, Rudy Gatlin and more. Cost for a team of four is $2000 and an individual golf spot is $500.

The co-chairs, Leadership Committee as well as Host Committee members including Holly and Doug Brooks, Troy Aikman, Micki and Mayor Mike Rawlings and Cheri and Pat Summerall are excited to host successful events during St. Jude's 50th Anniversary celebration.

"Nicky's Week" at RA Sushi

RA Sushi will host its eighth annual “Nicky’s Week” fundraiser Sunday, May 27, through Saturday, June 2, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other deadly diseases since it opened 50 years ago.

 

RA will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help support the hospital’s lifesaving mission.  Click here for the special menu.

Nicky’s Week was developed in memory of St. Jude patient Nicholas “Nicky” Mailliard, of Scottsdale, Ariz., who lost a long battle with brain cancer in February 2005 at the young age of 13. A nephew of one of RA Sushi’s founders, Nicky held a special place in the hearts of RA Sushi associates throughout the organization. RA Sushi initiated the fundraiser to honor the memory of Nicky and to raise awareness and funds for St. Jude, where no child is ever turned away because of a family’s inability to pay for medical treatments.

St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk.

One walk, 80 communities, thousands of children’s lives saved.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, members of the Dallas and Fort Worth communities will lace up their green shoe laces and join St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® supporters in 80 communities across the country for the St. Jude Give Thanks. Walk. ™, an exciting family friendly event that brings teams and individuals together over the holidays to raise money to support the children of St. Jude.

More than 1,200 participants are expected to join together in this exciting noncompetitive 5k at Fair Park in Dallas and the inaugural Fort Worth event at Ridgmar Mall, to officially kick off the national St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. One local Fort Worth walk attendee already looking forward to the event is four-year-old Tyler, a St. Jude patient who is a survivor of a rare and aggressive tumor known as Desmoplastic Medulloblastoma.

Last year in Dallas alone, more than 800 people attended and raised $150,000. Local Dallas and Fort Worth sponsors include GE Energy, National Envelope, Fair Park, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, Univision Dallas, Ridgmar Mall, Panaderia San Marcos, and many more.

Funds raised from the Dallas and Fort Worth events support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Check-in for the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. begins at 6:00am at Ridgmar Mall for the Fort Worth walk and 7:15am at Fair Park for the Dallas walk. Registration is free, but all participants are encouraged to raise money for St. Jude by setting a personal fundraising goal and asking sponsors, friends and family members to make donations to support their efforts. Fundraisers can earn exciting incentive prizes at the $35, $100 and $250 levels. To register online or learn more about the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk., visit http://www.givethankswalk.org/

St. Jude Sponsor Party

Pennie Marshal, Emily Blanding, Barbara Johnson, Barry Johnson
Photos by Greg Blomberg

The St. Jude Sponsor Party was held at the spectacular Highland Park home of Cindy and Charles Feld on Thursday night, October 13th. During this elegant reception, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital thanked their sponsors and supporters for their help with this year’s upcoming October events.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails were served. The sponsors celebrated on this evening helped make the St. Jude Evening Under the Star Party on October 22nd and the St. Jude/Derek Harper Golf Tournament on Oct 17th happen.

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Craig Morgan Performs at Oct. St Jude Fundraiser

Craig Morgan will headline the annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Evening Under the Star party on October 22nd, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium.

Best known for the runaway hits "Almost Home","Red Neck Yacht Club", and "That's What I Love about Sunday", Craig will entertain an expected crowd of 800+ on the Dallas Cowboys field where guests can dine, punt and throw through the quarterback toss.

Co-chaired by Lydia Novakov and Marian Bryan, the party follows the St. Jude/Derek Harper Golf Classic on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at Stonebriar Country Club. Participating golfers, including Derek Harper, will play on teams of four ($500 a team) and can participate in either a morning or afternoon shotgun start. Morning players will wrap up with a luncheon and awards ceremony, while the afternoon awards will be presented during an end-of-day cocktail awards reception.

This year's events will honor Doug Brooks, Brinker International CEO, his wife Holly and the Chili’s Grill & Bar team for their longstanding support of St. Jude. Chili's has donated more than $35 million to St. Jude, which has helped build a state-of-the-art-building named the Chili's Care Center. The center houses the bone marrow transplant inpatient floor, the Department of Radiological Sciences, inpatient activity areas and research laboratories.

For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Facelogic Spa Supports St Jude

Facelogic owner, Faryn Clark, welcomes guests to her spa on Monday, September 19th to try several new services. Party guests can enjoy any of these new services such as dermaplanning, an alternative to microdermabrasion, for just $10. In addition guests will be offered light bites by Holly Muller of My Private Chef and the chance to shop jewelry, skincare products and bolarti clutches. Each time a guest tries a service during the evening, they are entered into a drawing for a $1000 spa giveaway.

Date: Monday, September 19, 2011
Location: Facelogic Spa/Highland Park 4518 Lovers Lane
Time: 5pm-8pm

$10 Services:
15-minute Massage
Painless Body Waxing
Dermaplan - new
Derma peel treatments - new
Image Peels - new
Airbrush Tanning
Body Peels - new
Glo Minerals Makeup makeover
Complimentary Injectable Consultation - new
Feather Hair Extensions - new
Lash Extensions - new

Facelogic Spa will donate $5 of each $10 service purchased at the Sept. 19th event to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. And in October proceeds from every purchased signature facial will benefit St. Jude. In addition, the spa will offer complimentary facials for the parents of the children treated at St. Jude throughout the month of October.

St. Jude Kicks Off Annual Golf Classic and Evening Under the Star

On June 9th, 2011, St. Jude kicked off their two annual fall events — the St. Jude/Derek Harper Golf Classic and the Evening Under the Star Party. Margo and Jim Keyes (pictured below) graciously welcomed event sponsors, committee members and VIPs into their beautiful home on the golf course of Preston Trails Country Club.
Co-Chairs of the events, Lydia Novakov and Marian Bryan announced that the St. Jude/Derek Harper Golf Classic will be held on Monday, October 17th, 2011 at Stonebriar Country Club. Participating golfers, including Derek Harper, will play on teams of four ($500 a team) and can participate in either a morning or afternoon shotgun start. Morning players will wrap up with a luncheon and awards ceremony, while the afternoon awards will be presented during an end-of-day cocktail awards reception.
Marian Bryan, Steve Miller, Lydia Novakov

Furthermore, the co-chairs assured the June 9th crowd that guests could kick, punt and throw the football again this year during the anticipated Evening Under the Star Party. The party, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 will be held on the field of the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas and feature cocktails, dinner and live entertainment (entertainer TBD). Throughout the evening, guests will also have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items during a live and silent auction.
Austin Wight, Rania Batrice

This year's events will honor Doug Brooks, Brinker International CEO, his wife Holly and the Chili’s Grill & Bar team for their longstanding support of St. Jude. In 2006, Chili's announced plans to raise $50 million over a 10-year period and to date have donated $35 million. Chili's overall efforts have, among other achievements, helped build a state-of-the-art-building named the Chili's Care Center. The center houses the bone marrow transplant inpatient floor, the Department of RadiologicalSciences, inpatient activity areas and research laboratories.

Rosie Bryan, Samantha Smith

2011 Leadership Committee: Event Co-Chairs- Marian Bryan and Lydia Novakov, Beth Layton, Jerry Crawford, Todd Diener, Cindy Feld, Mike Gruber, Sherice Brown, Doug Bruton, Joe Haggar, III, Joe Haggar, Jr., Kevin Carroll, Margo Keyes, Pennie Marshall, Perry Smith and John Strauss.

2011 Host Committee: Colleen and Bob Baillargeon, Toni C. Brinker, Nancy and Gene Carter, Darlene and Baron Cass, Nancy Dennis, Anne and Bernie DiFiore, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Sharon and Steve Folsom, Di and David Johnston, Alicia Landry, Vicki and Doug Lattner, Patty and Mark Leyendecker, Aileen and Jack Pratt, Micki and Mike Rawlings, Linda and Les Secrest, Bobby and Teddy Taylor, Mary and Mike Terry, Claudia and Lee Trevino, Julie and Jim Turner, Emilynn and Claude R. Wilson Jr. and Juanita and John Wooten

7th Annual Nicky's Week

Join RA Sushi for our 7th Annual Nicky's Week, a week-long fundraiser benefiting cancer research and treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

From May 29th - June 4th, all 25 RA Sushi locations - including the local restaurant at The Shops at Legacy in Plano - will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Edamame, Tootsy Maki, Shrimp Nigiri, Pork Gyoza, Tuna Tataki, Chicken Yakitori and select beverages to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Nicky's Week was developed in memory of St. Jude patient Nicholas "Nicky" Mailliard, who lost a long battle with brain cancer in February 2005 at the young age of 13. A nephew of one of RA Sushi's founders, Nicky held a special place in the hearts of RA Sushi associates throughout the organization. Since 2005, RA Sushi and our guests have raised over $700,000 for cancer research and treatment at St. Jude.

Good Food and Good Fun for a Great Cause.

March Madness for St. Jude Research Hospital

Who: "Friends of St. Jude" - Young Professionals

What: Happy Hour for March Madness

When: Thursday, March 24th @ 6pm

Where: Brackets (Next door to Hotel Palomar)

Why: Support St. Judes Children's Research Hospital

Come out this Thursday night to Brackets to support St. Jude Research Hospital and cheer on your favorite team to the "Elite 8." There will be drink specials and free appetizers for a $10 donation. You don't want to miss this fun night of basketball and charity! If you would like more information about "Friends of St. Jude" please go to the website, www.friendsofstjude.org/dallas

Off The Field Fashion Show held February 4th

On Friday, February 4th, The Players’ Wives Association hosted their 10th Annual Off The Field Fashion Show at The Fairmont Hotel. The association is made up of the wives’ of former and current NFL football players.

Rima Fakih (Miss USA 2010), Abi Ferrin, Kamie Crawford (Miss Teen USA 2010)

With many of their husbands in attendance, more than 30 NFL players' wives took the runway donning gorgeous clothing by local designer Abi Ferrin. Guests enjoyed the exquisite fashion, live and silent auction, and delicious brunch.

Dat Nguyen, Jason Witten

Pat Smith, wife of Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, and Amy Vanderoef emceed the fashion show and presented the Off The Field Women of Impact Award to Janet Hill, Nancy C. Rogers and Marlo Thomas. In addition, the Danielle Beverly Courage Award was presented to Dr. Keisha Kirkland.

Pat Smith, Amy Vanderoef

Photos by Bob Manzano

Hosted by Regina Bruce and Trisha Ewert, the event benefited the valuable efforts of St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Legends for Charity Dinner During Super Bowl XLV Weekend

This is an annual event that is an inspiration created by NFL Cheerleader Cheryl DeLeonardis. After her career ended, she wanted to give back to the community and developed Legends for Charity Dinner. The first recipient was the legendary Pat Summerall, just six months after he was given a second chance at life through a liver transplant. These two great people have continued to select those who have made a contribution in the sports field to honor at this Super Bowl event. What a great idea to begin with and how can we not be even more supportive with the Super Bowl being held in our own beloved Cowboys Stadium this year!

This will be a kick-off dinner, with awards being accepted this year by Troy Aikman, Jimmy Johnson, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Buck, Jay Glazer, Howie Long, Curt Menefee, Pam Oliver and Michael Strahan. Whew, that is a pretty nice roster! For lovers of football and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, you cannot miss this one.

The dinner will be delicious, along with walking and mingling the halls with the Super Bowl XLV players. Attendees might even meet the honorees! Food, football, charity and Super Bowl fever equals fun times!

WHAT: Legends for Charity Dinner honoring the Super Bowl XLV Broadcast Team with the Pat Summerall Award (presented by the man himself).

WHEN: Thursday, February 3, 2011: 5:30 PM Silent Auction; 6:45 PM Dinner & Live Auction.

WHERE: Chantilly Ballroom, The Hilton Anatole 2201 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas

Please CLICK HERE for ticket and sponsorship information. Ticket prices start at $150.00.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cheryl DeLeonardis at 954.922.7013/ ocean2ocean@bellsouth.net or Sarah Harmeyer at 972.594.8080 / sarah.harmeyer@stjude.org.

West Elm Proudly Supports St Jude

Need some unique holiday gift ideas for that person who seems to have everything? Shop at West Elm and help St. Jude at the same time! With free shipping on these items at WestElm.com, you can't go wrong.

Mercury Birds $12-$16

50% of the purchase price of each Mercury Glass Bird will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

Sequin Animals $25.00
$5 of the purchase price of this item will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.

St Jude Evening Under the Star

Private party with live and silent auctions, outstanding food and entertainment

Honoring Aileen & Jack Pratt For Their Commitment to the Children of St. Jude

Friday, October 29, 2010
7:00 PM

Cowboys Stadium

For ticket purchase information, contact
Christina Baugh at (972) 594-8080 / christina.baugh@stjude.org

Click here for event information

Create-A-Pepper for St Jude

Grab a crayon. We've got work to do!

Giving is a work of art. Create A Pepper today and help in the fight against childhood cancer.

Dallas-based Brinker International, along with their Chili's brand, is proud to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month and through Sept. 30, guests can donate in restaurants, online, or via text message. Donations made during the Seventh Annual Create-A-Pepper campaign support the St. Jude mission of finding cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

How can you help?
• Use in-restaurant chili pepper coloring sheets to join Chili’s e-club. For every new e-club member in September, Chili’s will donate $1 to St. Jude, up to $1 million. Decorated coloring sheets will be displayed in restaurants throughout September.
• Buy a five-pack of chili pepper-shaped wrist bands for only $3 and at least 30% of the retail price will be donated to St. Jude.

• Using a mobile phone, text HOPE to 90999 to make a $5 donation• Become a Fan and donate on Facebook through the specialized “Create-A-Pepper” tab on Chili’s Facebook page.
• Create an e-card at http://www.createapepper.com/ to e-mail family and friends.

Visit your local Chili's on September 27
when 100% of profits will be donated to St. Jude.