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32 T he Sweetheart Ball is by far the most exclusive society event of the sea- son, with invitations extended to the city's most generous philanthro- pists. Over the past 35 years — and with very little promotion, pomp or fl ash — the black-tie gala has raised more than $25 million for cardiology research and clinical care at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In yet another milestone fund-raising effort, an anonymous donor has matched every dollar raised by the gala since 1993. Perot sisters — Suzanne McGee, Nancy Perot, Carolyn Rathjen, and Katherine Reeves — chaired this year's evening at Brook Hollow Golf Club, as proud parents Margot and Ross Perot looked on. Jackson Durham Events transformed the club into a regal scene for grandes dames and gents Nancy Dedman, Lee Ann and Alan White, Annette Simmons, and Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller. Après caviar canapés, Tanqueray martinis and Ruinart champagne, a surprise performance was revealed: Dallas retail legend, catalog en- trepreneur and Broadway pro- ducer Roger Horchow gave a rare-air piano performance in the Oak Room. The sweet- est of hearts: Charlene and Tom Marsh, Kerbey Clark, Ed Cox, Lizzie Routman, Lydia and Dan Novakov, Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, Regen Fearon, Carrie Becker, Charlotte and Shy Anderson, Lana and Barry Andrews, Elaine and Neils Agather, Patsy Donosky, Harold Pruner, and Jane and Bud Smith. SWEET DEAL OUR MOTHER, MARGOT PEROT, By Jane Rozelle Photography Dana Driensky, John Strange Carl Sewell, Daniel Podolsky, John Rutherford Katherine Reeves, Suzanne McGee Roger Horchow, Margot Perot, Nancy Perot Ray Washburne Heather Washburne served as chairman in 1993. Our main interest in chairing the ball was to honor her and our father, who have long supported UT Southwestern. — Nancy Perot, Sweetheart Ball co-chair Rachael Dedman, Lisa Troutt Leslie Merrick Clark Hunt Tavia Hunt Alan White Lee Ann White Nancy Dedman Brad Kelly Nancy Cain Marcus Tom Roush Carolyn Rathjen Karl Rathjen Kelli Ford Gerald Ford Bill Duvall Rusty Duvall Annette Simmons Jerry Fronterhouse