The 2022 Fur Ball at the Hyatt Regency Dallas was an animal lovers delight on Saturday, October 1. As if the remarkable tales of rescued animals whose lives had been turned round wasn't enough, there was still more. To the delight of guests like Clay Jenkins with his mom JoAnn Jenkins and his daughter Madeleine Jenkins, Ali Turiano and Ismail Santiago, Phyllis Comu, Chad West, … [Read more...] about 2022 Fur Ball Was A Howling Success With Paddles Raised, Tails Wagging And “Hot Lips” Onstage
Adoption
JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
When Scott Hamilton was six weeks old, he was a sickly baby but lucky enough to be adopted by professors Dorothy and Ernest Hamilton, who gave their all to help him get better. But thanks to misdiagnoses, he spent most of his time in hospitals. At one point the Hamiltons were told he likely only had six months to live. While his parents wouldn’t give up on their son, they … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Olympian Scott Hamilton To Serve Up A Healthy Dose Of Inspiration At Healing Hands Luncheon
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
According to Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc. Director Louisa Bennett, “'Just one more day, is what we hope for every day' — we are in the business of buying more time. Shelter2Rescue assists in photographing the cats and dogs, to help with better exposure, transports to a foster/rescue/vet, medicines, and mostly a huge amount of networking from our amazing Shelter2Rescue … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Shelter2Rescue Coalition Inc.
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue
According to Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue (TBC Animal Rescue) Co-Founder Karen Cadis, “North Texas Giving Day is Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue’s largest fundraiser of the year and the most successful! We have participated for seven years and each year our donations have increased. Last year we raised a record $23,122.89 lifesaving dollars including $5,000 in matching … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas Best Choices Animal Rescue
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas CARES Cat Adoption And Rescue
According to Texas CARES Cat Adoption and Rescue Fundraising Coordinator Stephanie Murdoch, “It has been said that saving one cat won’t change the world. But for that one cat, the world changes forever. For nearly 30 years, Texas CARES Cat Adoption and Rescue has worked hard to change the lives of thousands of cats in the DFW area by helping them find wonderful, loving … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Texas CARES Cat Adoption And Rescue
Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
For all the world, Dallas CASA Children's Council's Cherish the Children Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel's Trinity Ballroom on Friday, May 6, may have seemed like a familiar fundraiser. While the Dallas CASA fundraiser reception with its silent auction items were unique, thanks to artisans like Monica Kirchmer, who had created Sunshine Children's Trunk, it still seemed like … [Read more...] about Cynthia Izaguirre’s And Cynt Marshall’s Chat Scored For Dallas CASA’s Cherish the Children Luncheon
Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
The musical chairs of North Texas non-profit CEOs has landed some interesting results. A good example of such changing execs was kicked off back in August 2020. Teresa Lenling left her position as School and Community Engagement VP at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science to become the CEO of Hope Cottage after Brooks Quinlan decided after three years to take “a personal … [Read more...] about Stephanie Bohan’s And Teresa Lenling’s Leadership Changes Are Sorta Connected
Effervescent Kristin Chenoweth Is Going To Be “Wickedly” Delicious At Woman To Woman Lunch
One of North Texas’ favorite Oklahoma natives may be pint-sized, but Kristin Chenoweth brings a powerful presence to any room. She’s come a long way since her days singing as a seven-year-old in the First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow choir to her Tony-winning role in “Wicked,” but she’s done a heck of a lot more than sing for her supper, so to speak. The mini-powerhouse … [Read more...] about Effervescent Kristin Chenoweth Is Going To Be “Wickedly” Delicious At Woman To Woman Lunch
JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
2022 Cherish The Children Luncheon Co-Chairs Beth Cholerton and Hannah May have just announced that WFAA Anchor Cynthia Izaguirre will receive the 2022 Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award on the eve of Mother’s Day weekend. Many know Cynthia from her hosting the station’s Wednesday’s Child’s weekly segments that help children in foster care find permanent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: WFAA’s Cynthia Izaguirre To Receive Dallas CASA’s Caroline Rose Hunt Cherish The Children Award
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas volunteer Jennifer Anderson, “At the SPCA of Texas, we rescue, rehabilitate and rehome thousands of vulnerable, neglected and abused animals each year. As an avid volunteer, I see how donors make it possible for animals to blossom from sick and fearful to healthy and happy. Your support this holiday season can help these animals experience comfort … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
MySweetWishList: Children’s Health
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “Throughout the last two years, children have experienced more mental health stress than ever before due to pandemic-related social isolation, academic challenges and other stressors. "According to the recently released 2021 Children’s Health Beyond ABC report, in 2020, emergency rooms saw a 24 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Health