Save the Date

Friday, February 13, 2009

Hilton Anatole Chantilly Ballroom

Janie Condon & DeeDee Lee, Chairmen
Gene Jones, Honorary Chairman

This is a very special year for the Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show as we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary!  The Luncheon is one of the leading fundraising events for the North Texas Chapter and one of the top fundraising galas for the Society nationwide.  The 2007 Luncheon, co-chaired by Janet Nylund and Lillie Young, was a record breaking year for both attendance and funds raised.  Over 1,200 social and civic leaders from Dallas, Fort Worth and the entire North Texas region attended and more than $550,000 was raised, adding to nearly $6 million generated over the past two decades.

This "must-attend" event is popular not only in the social community but also with members of the area's fashion industry, as it is the first runway show of the new season on the calendar each year.  Stanley Korshak and our beloved friend Crawford Brock will once again present fabulous fashions for spring in a runway show produced by the talented Jan Strimple.

The Saint Valentine's Day Luncheon & Fashion Show is always an upbeat, glittering affair enjoyed by everyone in attendance, but we try never to lose sight of our very serious mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested $600 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, the Society made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Heart of Gold Award

The Heart of Gold Award recognizes an adult individual or couple with a "heart of gold," known for working tirelessly to help find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families.  This year, we are honored to present Brian Roughton with this award.

Spirit of Tom Landry Character Award

The Spirit of Tom Landry Character Award recognizes a youth with courage, integrity, dignity and dauntless spirit who has battled blood cancer through personal experience or who has volunteered extensively on behalf of others who suffer from blood cancer.  We are honored to have Mrs. Tom Landry, a beloved figure in Dallas, make this award presentation.  The cause is close to her heart, as she lost her husband to leukemia.  Mrs. Landry will be escorted by a former Dallas Cowboy, as she is each year.  The Spirit of Tom Landry award winner will be announced late next month.

Featured Designer - Brian Reyes

Brian Reyes is an up and coming designer who has been turning heads in the fashion industry since the 2007 Golden Globes when his design launched America Ferrera onto the top of everyone's best dressed list.  Brian is best known for his signature ladylike designs which are a window to his past; he worked for some of the most legendary in the business including Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, and Ralph Lauren.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Mail or fax the Underwriting Contract or click here. 

Photo Gallery - View photos from past luncheons as well as kick off parties and other supporting events.

Raffle - View the raffle winners and the incredible prizes they took home in 2009!

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