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Crystal Charity Ball Takes Inspiration From Across the Pond

The ‘grand dame’ of Dallas’ galas will return in person this year after the pandemic took the Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising online last year.
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Hall of Famer Mary Clare Finney Supports Salvation Army, Equest

The 2021 Hall of Fame honoree Mary Clare Finney was named to the 10 Best Dressed list in 2013, 2014, and 2016. (Read time: 2.3 minutes)
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Crystal Charity Ball: Ten Best Dressed

Some of the most fashionable (and busiest) ladies in Dallas philanthropy will be recognized at the annual Crystal Charity Ball 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show on Oct. 1 at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark Center. (Read time: 6 minutes)
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Crystal Charity Ball Announces 2022 Charity Selection Process

The 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Chairman Susan Farris and Charity Selection Chairman Suzy Gekiere announced that applications for next year’s grants will be available beginning Sept. 1.
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Crystal Charity Ball Fundraising Moves Online for 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancelation of many in-person events this year, including the Crystal Charity Ball, but fundraising for underserved children in Dallas County is continuing online.
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Upcoming Events

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put plans for many events in flux. Check before attending.
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10 Best Fashion Show Canceled

The annual Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show and Luncheon has celebrated the most fashionable women in Dallas philanthropy for the last 45 years but not this year.
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GALLERY: Crystal Charity South American Ball

Crystal Charity Ball event chair Pat McEvoy promised a lively, fun, elegant evening, and delivered on Dec. 7 with the South American Mosaic-themed affair.
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Add Sparkle For Winter Formals

It’s almost time for the grand dame of Dallas’ myriad of spectacular galas, the Crystal Charity Ball, so we asked the staff at luxury boutique Tootsies about some trends in formal wear to help get glam for the big event.
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Crystal Charity Ball Theme Takes Trip to South America

It’s a thankful season, and the Crystal Charity Ball — the crown jewel of Dallas’ myriad of spectacular galas— will honor those who helped raise a record-setting $6.8 million for local children’s charities.
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Crystal Charity Ball: Ten Best Dressed

Some of the most fashionable ladies behind Dallas philanthropy will be recognized this September at the Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show & Luncheon.
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Ten Best Dressed: Tiffany Divis

Tiffany is a first-time honoree. She and her husband, Paul, have three adult children and three grandsons.
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Ten Best Dressed: Cate Ford

Cate is a second-year honoree. She and her husband, Jeremy, have three children, Curran, Jerry, and Chloe.
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Ten Best Dressed: Cara French

Cara is a second-year honoree. She is married to Jim French, and they have two children James and Lilly.
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Ten Best Dressed: Karla McKinley

Karla is a first-time honoree. She and her husband, Mark, have three adult children and one grandchild.
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Ten Best Dressed: Amy Hegi

Amy is a third-time honoree. She and her husband, Peter, have three daughters. Amy is an SMU graduate and received her degree in advertising.
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Ten Best Dressed: Lisa Cooley

Lisa is a third-year honoree. She and her husband, Clay, have three children, Chance, Ciera, and Chase who is married to Bela. 
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Ten Best Dressed: Amy Prestidge

Amy is a first-time honoree. She and her husband, Corey, have three children: Ford, Caroline, and Brooks.
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