While many had taken off for spring break on Friday, March 6, others headed to the No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party at Holly and Doug Deason‘s home. Here’s a report from the field:
Holly and Doug Deason*
Doug Deason remembered when AIDS first touched his life. It was in the 80’s and he learned that a childhood friend, a robust guy who played football, had contracted and died from it. Since then, Doug and the rest of the world became educated about the ferocious disease that has no discrimination, no age restrictions, and no cure.
Ever since, Doug has felt a personal connection to the cause, so it’s no surprise that he and wife Holly Deason opened up their lavish home in Preston Hollow for the Sponsor and Host Event for AIDS Services of Dallas’ largest fundraiser, No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party. In addition, Doug’s sister, Sterling O’Donnell serves as No Tie’s Honorary Chair alongside husband Jody.
Don Neubauer and David Nelson*
Approximately 150 guests were welcomed by Co-Chairs David Nelson and Dennis Kershner and treated to a magnificent culinary spread from Doug Boster Catering and cocktails from William Grant & Sons featuring the 2015 No Tie signature cocktail, The Bollywood, made with Reyka Vodka, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, and fresh lime juice. By the end of the night, several happy guests were dancing to the tunes of Mark Ridlen (a.k.a. DJ Mr. Rid).
Ron Corning and LeeAnne Locken*
Additional attendees included ASD President and CEO Don Maison, 2014 No Tie Honorary Chair LeeAnne Locken, WFAA DayBreak’s Ron Corning, philanthropists Tricia Simms and Sheri Sisler Moneymaker, and husband and wife creative team and models, Rob and Deanna Cahill. No Tie’s Media Ambassador Amy Vanderoef sent her love and good wishes from Mexico while she was vacationing.
Celebrating a landmark year, the 10th Annual No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party, presented by Purple Foundation, is going global to capture the magic, vibrant energy, and exotic flavors of The East in its Bollywood-style theme “Under the Yum Yum Tree.” The largest fundraiser for AIDS Services of Dallas, an expected 1,500 guests will gather at the Frontiers of Flight Museum on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for the “after party” including complimentary cocktails, entertainment, dancing, colossal auction, and of course, tons of desserts! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.notiedinner.org
* Photo credit: Kim Grubbs