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Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up

May 30, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

For the VIP-ers in the Dallas Country Club Founders' Room, it soon became apparent that they had found their very BBF in Erin Gruwell on Monday, April 24. The former teacher who was to be the keynote speaker was bubbly and walked away from the Family Compass' North Star Luncheon with a fan club. With the event's theme "Calling North Stars," the ballroom's foyer was filled … [Read more...] about Family Compass Had “Freedom Writers” Erin Gruwell Inspire Area North Stars To Step Up

JUST IN: Dak Prescott And Children’s Cancer Fund Team Just Scored A Record-Breaking $1.5M Check

May 16, 2023 4:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback/NFL Man of the Year Dak Prescott went to the hospital today. Whoa! Don’t get your get-well cards ready. Thank-you cards might be more appropriate. The Dakster was at Children’s Medical Center Dallas this afternoon for a record-breaking occasion. It was the check presentation for April’s 2023 Children’s Cancer Fund Gala co-chaired by Heather Randall … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dak Prescott And Children’s Cancer Fund Team Just Scored A Record-Breaking $1.5M Check

Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”

May 16, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As perfect as the weather was for Family Night at Six Flags, it was even more outstanding for four-year-old Hank Taylor. In addition to having the entire park to party with Tweety Bird, Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester the Cat, Hank and his family were celebrating a year since his last chemo treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. The little fellow had earned quite a reputation for being … [Read more...] about Four-Year-Old Super Hero Hank Taylor Rightly Declared 2023 Family Night At Six Flags Was “His Night”

CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk

May 9, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Due to the horrific tragedy in Allen, the people in the surrounding communities are providing support and respect for the physical and emotional toll being born by the locals. One example is the Children’s Health fundraiser “Bash On The Boardwalk” in Plano scheduled for Wednesday night. In a statement provided by the event’s fundraisers, they explained, “We are … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Wednesday’s Bash On The Boardwalk

Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business

May 4, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With April designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dallas CASA  and its President/CEO Kathleen LaValle put its parking lot to use on Monday, April 10, promoting the work undertaken by the Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition. As guests like Family Compass CEO Ona Foster and Mosaic Family Services Children's Advocacy Coordinator Brandon Dawson heard from … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Prevention Event Brought Home The Fact That The Issue Was Everybody’s Business

Despite The Late Spring Chill, 2023 Room To Grow Bubbled With Silks, Stilettos And Sweets

May 1, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Never let it be said that North Texas ladies will let a change in the weather impact their fashionable taste. A perfect example was Dec My Room of North Texas’ 2023 Room To Grow at NorthPark’s Neiman Marcus Courtyard on Wednesday, April 5. Surely, the chilly weather of the past winter was in the rear-view mirror and April’s springlike temperatures would be simply ideal for … [Read more...] about Despite The Late Spring Chill, 2023 Room To Grow Bubbled With Silks, Stilettos And Sweets

JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10

Apr 26, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Back in February 2020 the announcement was made that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki would be the keynote speaker for After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon the following May. But the pandemic arrived in March wiping out most in-person events for 18 months. Luckily, last year After-School All-Stars North Texas was able to hold an in-person … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Rising Stars Luncheon Will Feature Dirk Nowitzki And Honor Gina Betts On May 10

Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk

Apr 25, 2023 2:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was a couple of years ago that in-person events were being postponed and rescheduled faster than tickets to a Taylor Swift concert. Since the pandemic has waned, news of event changes has calmed down. However, with the suggestion that tomorrow’s weather forecast is ripe with all types of end-of-the-world possibilities, Children’s Health is taking the high road and … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Bash On The Boardwalk

Even Threatening Weather Couldn’t Stall Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Of 2023 “Light It Up” Models

Apr 6, 2023 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

As North Texas braced for a gnarly cold front approaching, complete with hail, lighting, straight-line winds  and possible tornadoes, 21 youngsters at NorthPark seemed hardly bothered on Thursday, March 16. After all, they had already been on the frontlines in the war against cancer. While the corded-off crowd of family and friends seated in the NorthCourt and hundreds of … [Read more...] about Even Threatening Weather Couldn’t Stall Children’s Cancer Fund Reveal Of 2023 “Light It Up” Models

2023 Treasure Street Plans Revealed For Scottish Rite For Children’s Signature Fundraiser

Apr 6, 2023 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

One of the fall season’s favorite outdoor fundraisers is Scottish Rite for Children’s Treasure Street. Since that first one in 1996 when Dee and Dodge Carter decided to host an event to raise funds for the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Clinic at Scottish Rite for Children where their daughter Nicole Carter was a patient. Serving as honorary co-chairs were Annette and Harold … [Read more...] about 2023 Treasure Street Plans Revealed For Scottish Rite For Children’s Signature Fundraiser

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 Children’s Cancer Fund Model Reveal

Apr 5, 2023 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While at first glance the big draw at NorthPark’s NorthCourt on Thursday, March 16, was former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and current Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, the Children’s Cancer Fund's 2023 models amazed even the most football-loving types. The occasion was the reveal of who would be modeling at the "Light It Up Gala" co-chaired by Heather Randall and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2023 Children’s Cancer Fund Model Reveal

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