[UPDATE: The start date of the three-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 – reported in the post has been moved up to go live on Saturday, July 16.] For 28-year-old Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Tuesday, May 10, was a big day. In addition to being the featured speaker at Metrocare Services’ “Meal for the Mind” at the Hilton Anatole, it would have been … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott’s Push Through Adversity Talk At Meal For The Mind Luncheon Was Poignant And Ironic
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UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
In response to last week's SOS for Equest's need of high velocity fans, there's some spectacular new and could-use-some help news. Equest spokes-horses Dare and Ranger reported, "The response to our need for heavy-duty fans for the barn was amazing!! A big huge thank you to all you cool people who donated fans or money to purchase fans. Our horses, volunteers and staff are … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Equest Horses Hate To Nag, But They’re Stalled In Trying To Show Their Thanks
Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated The Late David Bruton Jr.’s Legacy And A Little Red-Haired Beneficiary
As proof that folks are eager to be back making the rounds, the patron reception for the Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders' Callier Cares Luncheon on Monday, April 11, was so jam-packed in the Dallas Country Club’s Founders Room that it spilled down the hallway. Among the crowd were folks like the Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Awardees the … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Celebrated The Late David Bruton Jr.’s Legacy And A Little Red-Haired Beneficiary
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Callier Cares Luncheon
Despite having surgery scheduled just two days later, 2022 Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Stacey Walker had arranged for a program to show how the generosity of a long-ago North Texas philanthropist had benefited a six-year old youngster. Before the event at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 11, had even started, the VIP types like Foundation for … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2022 Callier Cares Luncheon
Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Stacey Walker’s Literal Spring Break Didn’t Hamper The Patron Party
Despite the ongoing construction of mansions along Preston Hollow’s winding roads, nothing was going to prevent guests from attending the 2022 Callier Cares Luncheon Patron Party on Wednesday, March 23, at Jennifer and David Lancashire’s mansion. While the Lancashires hadn’t had any personal involvement with the beneficiary Callier Center for Communication Disorders, they … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Stacey Walker’s Literal Spring Break Didn’t Hamper The Patron Party
UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Just to play it safe, some fundraisers are hedging their bets by rescheduling their events. It’s not that they are worn out from all that North Texas Giving Day record-breaking fundraising. There are a couple of reasons. First, they want to make doubly sure for their guests’ health concerns. Second, with some folks being a bit skittish about attending get-togethers, organizers … [Read more...] about UPDATE September 29: Reschedules
Stacey Walker To Chair 11th Annual Callier Cares Luncheon At The Dallas Country Club In April
Foundation for the Callier Center President Emilynn Wilson is charging ahead to raise funds for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. She’s just announced plans for the 2022 Callier Cares Luncheon to be held on Monday, April 11, at the Dallas Country Club. Chairing the 11th annual fundraiser will be Stacey Walker. In addition to being a member of Crystal … [Read more...] about Stacey Walker To Chair 11th Annual Callier Cares Luncheon At The Dallas Country Club In April
Beacon Of Hope Featured Speaker Nora McInerny Tackles Grief And Loss With Empathy And A Healthy Dose Of Humor
Author/podcaster Nora McInerny’s life has not been exactly a bowl full of cherries. It should have been. She had a pretty normal life through her teen years and graduating from Xavier University in 2005. It was five years later that she starting dating art director Aaron Purmort. Still pretty normal, until Aaron was diagnosed with glioblastoma. The night of his diagnosis while … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Featured Speaker Nora McInerny Tackles Grief And Loss With Empathy And A Healthy Dose Of Humor
JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary
Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee and her pal Underwriting Chair Christie Carter are looking to the future way beyond Halloween, elections and December holidays. They’ve just announced that the 10th annual fundraiser will take place on Monday, April 19, at the Dallas Country Club. Along with the date and place, they’ve just revealed that Betsy and Bennett Cullum will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary
Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
As if the Post Office didn’t have enough problems with 2020 Election Day’s mail-in ballots coming up followed by the seasonal greeting card/gift flood, it seems that there are some nonprofits that might want to cull their mailing lists for repeats. For instance, one area charity sent five solicitations to “Caring Friend” on the same day. While the message for donations was … [Read more...] about Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
If anyone has seen the University of Texas at Dallas campus grow over the years, it’s Dr. Angela Shoup. In addition to being a UTD triple alumni (BS ’89, MS ’92 and PhD ’94), the University’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awardee has most recently headed up the Division of Communicative and Vestibular Disorders at UT Southwestern Medical Center. So, it was a natural fit … [Read more...] about Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell