Gala History | Events | Tickets and Sponsorships | Recognition

For nearly two decades, Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation has hosted a signature fundraising event named after Greer Garson, the late Academy Award-winning actress and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas supporter.

While glitz and glam have found a home at the annual Greer Garson Gala, it is the cause that really draws a crowd. Net proceeds from the Gala have benefited two important areas of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas: Parkinson's disease research and programs and women's and infant's services.

More than $1 million has been raised for these programs. In 2008, the event netted more than $280,000, the largest amount to date.

In 2009, event co-chairs Kara and Austin Adam and Jeannie and Nathan Denton aimed to raise at least $250,000 for Parkinson's research and programs and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Texas Health Dallas.

About the Cause

Parkinson's Disease Research and Programs
According to the National Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson's disease, a chronic and progressive disease that results when nerve cells of the brain die or are impaired, is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 million Americans are currently living with the disease, 15 percent of which are under age 50. There is no cure.

Texas Health Dallas offers a broad range of services designed to help patients and their families function more effectively with the debilitating effects of Parkinson's disease. The Fogelson Center and Anne C. Slicker Early Detection Center are dedicated to providing education and support services to Parkinson's patients. 

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Each year, approximately 6,000 babies are born at Texas Health Dallas. In 2008, a new record was set, with nearly 6,200 babies born — the same year as the hospital celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants.

More than 700 of these young patients require the unique care offered by the allied health professionals on the medical staff and the nurses staffing the NICU each year. These tiny infants come from as far away as Oklahoma and Louisiana. Technically speaking, the NICU is a 47-bed Level III NICU; practically speaking, it can be the difference maker in the lives of these babies and their families.

The NICU is equipped to provide quality care for these infants. The physicians and allied health professionals on the medical staff and the nurses are trained and skilled care givers who are passionate about their work. They are committed to providing quality care to each of their tiny, precious patients.

Mark Your Calendar Saturday, Oct. 10 A special "Night in Morocco" evening of fun and fundraising at the Hilton Anatole Hotel

How You Can Help

The generous spirit of our underwriters, silent and live auction donors, and ticket patrons helps turn dreams into reality for the programs supported by the Greer Garson Gala.

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Gala History

In the early 1990s, Greer Garson lent her name to host a special fundraising event to support Parkinson's disease research and programs at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

Her husband, Col. E.E. "Buddy" Fogelson, passed away from complications of Parkinson's disease. Garson dedicated much of the remainder of her life toward raising awareness and money for Parkinson's disease at Texas Health Dallas.

Garson is best known for the film Mrs. Miniever, for which she earned an Academy Award for Best Actress. She was nominated for six Oscars during her career.

Since the event's inception, more than $1 million has been raised to support Parkinson's and women and infant programs at Texas Health Dallas.

The Gala is comprised of three events, including a kick-off party on April 16 at The Blues Jean Bar, Underwriters' Party, and the Gala itself on Oct. 10 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Tickets for the Greer Garson Gala are available by calling the Foundation at 214-345-8442. Single tickets are $175 and sponsorships begin at $500.

Sponsorship, ticket sales and auction donation forms are available here.

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Events

A Night in Morocco Kick Off Party

Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation invited past Greer Garson Gala supporters to the "Night in Morocco" kick-off celebration on April 16.

Underwriters' Party

Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation honored the loyal underwriters of the 2009 Greer Garson Gala "A Night in Morocco" at a reception on Sept. 17 at de Boulle in Dallas. More than $235,000 in sponsorships was raised to support two causes at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas - the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Parkinson's disease research and programs.

In-kind sponsors of the Underwriters' Party included: Ben E. Keith, de Boulle, The Garden Gate, Fast Signs, Mariano's Restaurants, Modern Luxury Dallas, Printing Plus and Sprinkles Cupcakes. 

Greer Garson Gala

A Night in Morocco
Black Tie Affair
Seated Dinner, Live and Silent Auction, Dancing

Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Hilton Anatole Hotel Dallas
2201 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75207

Proceeds benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Parkinson's disease Programs and Research at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

Support the 2009 Greer Garson Gala through a sponsorship, purchasing tickets, donating live and silent auction items or making an online donation.

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Tickets and Sponsorships

There are several ways you can support the 2009 Gala.

• Sponsorships
  Get the name of your business in front of hundreds of Dallas residents by underwriting the event. You can make a lasting contribution through your tax-deductible gift. Submit this form or call Miko Thomas at 214-345-4408 for more information. Corporate and individual sponsorships are available. The deadline to submit a sponsorship and guarantee placement in the program is Aug. 3. See who has already committed to supporting the Gala. link to Recognition page
• Ticket Sales
  The Gala is a seated black tie dinner for 800 people. The evening features live and silent auctions and dancing. Reservations will be held at the door. Seating arrangements are due by Sept. 14.

Reserve Your Tickets Online

• Auction Donations
  Previous auctions have established a tradition of offering unique and valuable items. In addition to supporting the auction, we also encourage you to join us at the Gala. You will be ensured a fun-filled evening and generate additional interest in your donated item. Table sponsorships and ticket purchases are tax deductible. Download and submit this form or call Miko Thomas at 214-345-4408 for more information. All auction items must be turned in by Aug. 3 for guaranteed placement in the program.

Not able to attend? Consider making an online donation through our secure form.

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Recognition

Texas Health Presbyterian Foundation would like to thank and recognize our 2009 Executive Committee and Advisory Board, as well as our volunteer committee members for their hard work throughout the year.

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