THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Our hearts are filled with gratitude to all of those who participated in the ON BUTTERFLIES WINGS INAUGURAL TEA! The event was a huge success! Our goal was to raise $10,000 in support of Texas Health Resources Foundation for a healing garden at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas new cancer center. We met and exceeded that goal by raising over $14,000! The proceeds will be added to the funds that have already been raised by On Butterflies Wings for the healing garden which will benefit our patients, families and those who work tirelessly to support the cancer program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.
Thank you, Laurie Daum; headmaster of Good Shepherd Episcopal School
Thank you, Laurie Daum; headmaster of Good Shepherd Episcopal School, for your generosity and support in allowing this event to take place on Good Shepherd Episcopal School’s beautiful campus. We were treated as though it was our home for the day and we are most grateful! Over 120 guests attended the tea including physicians, nurses, breast cancer survivors, community leaders and friends of On Butterflies Wings.
Thank you to our major sponsors, Myriad who underwrote the wonderful tea lunch provided by Preston Hollow Catering and Tiffany & Co.
The Inaugural Tea began with a fabulous silent auction with approximately 40 donated items that raised over $4,000! Thank you to our major sponsors, Myriad who underwrote the wonderful tea lunch provided by Preston Hollow Catering and Tiffany & Co. for the gorgeous necklace/earring set and the beautiful suede handbag that were prizes in two rounds of the Heads and Tails necklace games. Lucky winners, Brenda Casey, Texas Oncology and Mirian Hessler, Women’s Diagnostic and Breast Center at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas both were beaming when the last flip of the coin landed exactly where they had “struck their pose”!
Good Shepherd Episcopal School Lay Chaplain, Rhonda Shannon, who graced the program with her amazing prayer
Good Shepherd Episcopal School Lay Chaplain, Rhonda Shannon, who graced the program with her amazing prayer, screamed with delight when her lucky ticket was drawn for the Big Green Egg Smoker worth $1,000 in the first Chance Giveaway drawing. In the second drawing worth $1,200, attendee Nancy Horvath, jumped for joy at winning a “Night on the Town” complete with four Dallas Maverick tickets and parking passes, dinner for four at Victory Tavern, an overnight stay at the Ritz Carlton Dallas and a framed and autographed photo of Dirk Nowitzki.
A big THANK YOU to the On Butterflies Wings Inaugural Tea Event Hostess, Mari Epperson
A big THANK YOU to the On Butterflies Wings Inaugural Tea Event Hostess, Mari Epperson, who commanded the podium with her poise and personality and to our amazing guest speakers: Dr. Archana Ganaraj, surgical breast oncologist, Breast Cancer Alliance… shared her expertise in current trends in breast cancer treatment and how she develops personal relationships with each and every one of her patients. Dr. Brian Cohen, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology… spoke of his own personal experience confronting breast cancer when his beloved wife, Rose, was diagnosed and treated. Featured guest speaker, Dr. Wendy Harpham, a doctor of internal medicine, 23-year cancer survivor, best-selling author, nationally recognized speaker and mother of three… gave an amazing portrayal of survivorship in her speech entitled “On Wings of Hope”
Breast Cancer Survivors; Sonya Alejo, Director of Volunteer Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Stacy Reed
Breast Cancer Survivors; Sonya Alejo, Director of Volunteer Services at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Stacy Reed gave inspiring testimonials of their “journeys of HOPE” that added greatly to an already amazing line up of speakers! The tea ended on a high note…A beautiful and prayerful butterfly release in Good Shepherd Episcopal School’s courtyard. Thank you, Chaplain Rhonda Shannon, for the blessing of the butterflies as they were released into a sunny sky despite the chilly weather. Many prayers were lifted and released at that moment of HOPE! A great ending to a great day!
Words cannot express the gratitude for Sheri Bastie who tirelessly worked for the On Butterflies Wings Inaugural Tea.
Words cannot express the gratitude for Sheri Bastie who tirelessly worked for the On Butterflies Wings Inaugural Tea. As a friend and a supporter, she should be crowned “SELFLESS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR!” She brought her expertise, leadership, laughter and calm to what was becoming an overwhelming task. She was the “blessing” …. the answer to prayer. God does not give you more than you can handle…. He provides those that can give you the strength you need to carry on. THANK YOU, SHERI, for being the muscle and the spirit of this successful event!
THANK YOU to the On Butterflies Wings Committee members for your hard work and dedication:
- Anne Hill
- Becca Harpham
- Greg Kiesow
- Heather Pujats
- Jeff Prendergast
- Kay Watson
- Kim Pickering
- Lisa Gilbert
- Mari Epperson
- Mary Rosenbleeth
- Maureen Conway
- Maureen Nawalaniec
- Mike Horvath
- Sheri Bastie
- Susan Nichols
THANK YOU to the On Butterflies Wings Donors & Supporters who helped make this event a huge success:
- Brenda McKinney
- Brumley Gardens
- Campisi’s
- Candelarias Bakery
- Charlotte Kelley
- Chocolate Angel
- Christy Blumenfeld, Blume Architecture
- Clarins
- Colleen C. Barrett
- Cook Diamonds
- Cooper Spa
- Dallas Mavericks
- Deanna Cochran Jewelry
- Deborah Alcala
- Fred Bastie & family
- Get Noticed Boutique
- Good Shepherd Episcopal School
- Greg Kiesow
- Ginger Newberg
- Harry & Helen Winters
- James Martin, M.D.
- Jeff Prendergast & family
- Ken West & family
- Kind Bars
- La Quinta Inns, Inc.
- Lauren Pollard, A Finishing Touch
- Lisa Coyle
- Mari Epperson
- Memorabilia Designs
- Mike Horvath
- O-Venture
- Paul Billings & family
- Periosciences
- Preston Hollow Catering
- Prego’s Pasta House
- RAPP
- Ritz-Carlton Dallas
- Roger Staubach
- Sissy’s Southern Kitchen
- Susie Gray
- T Hee Gifts
- Target Source Media
- The Mat Yoga Studio
- Twist Power Yoga
- Victory Tavern
- Warwick Melrose
- Westin Park Central
