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
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CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Before people even started putting on their makeup for today's Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon at The Statler, word arrived that the event was cancelled. The reason the sold-out fundraiser won't take place? According to Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis, "The Statler lost air conditioning at 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning and has not been able to repair the issue. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
Just as the weatherguesser have been warning for days, North Texas along with most of the nation is getting a genuine Arctic cold shoulder with hard freeze warnings being issued. And as if the way-below freezing temperatures weren’t enough, gusts of 20-30 MPH have only made the cold all the colder. According to iweathernet.com, this afternoon Dallas/Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about Winter Has Blasted North Texas With Teeth-Chattering Wind Chills And Faucets Dripping To “The Duke Of Earl”
JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
Due to the wet, thunderstormy weather, the 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade in downtown Dallas this morning has been cancelled. As disappointing as it is for the Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade organizers, participants and sponsors, Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Gen. CSM (Ret) Gary Littrell is encouraging folks to donate to the National Medal of Honor Museum being … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Dallas Veterans Day Parade Cancelled Due To Thunderous Storms
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
Back in December 2019, there were rumblings among the healthcare community of a problem. It was regarding an outbreak of a virus in China that was making its way to Europe. At best, it garnered a small item on the back page of some major American newspapers. It sounded like a case of the flu. Besides, it was on the other side of the world. But by March that situation had … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
COVID-19 is still providing some "hiccups" for North Texas non-profits. While the Dallas Summer Musical's "2021 Evening With The Best Of Broadway" fundraiser featuring "Hamilton" took the spotlight on Saturday evening, the DSM's performance of the Tony-award-winning musical at Fair Park's Music Hall proved to be a disappointment tonight. Not because of the quality of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
Another very tough decision has been days in the making. But it’s not all bad news and perfectly understandable. 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell along with their Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi based the call on the fact that “ during this past month, Baylor Scott And White Health has been closely monitoring the recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
2021 HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival And Run Is Sorta Canceled
While some organizations like the American Heart Association’s Côtes du Coeur are creating strict … make that uber-strict ... guidelines for their upcoming fundraisers to commence, the three-day HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival and Run on Friday, September 17, to Sunday, September 19, has been partially canceled despite its being outdoors at Oak Point Park and Nature … [Read more...] about 2021 HEB | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival And Run Is Sorta Canceled
Texas Health Resources Foundation Cancels Little Black Dress Fundraiser Due To The Spread Of Delta Variant
With COVID cases increasing in recent days indicating that another surge is taking place, North Texas fundraising activities are being reconsidered. Gut-wrenching decisions are being made. One of the first to take steps in restructuring is Texas Health Resources Foundation's Little Black Dress on Friday, September 24. According to THR Foundation Events Management … [Read more...] about Texas Health Resources Foundation Cancels Little Black Dress Fundraiser Due To The Spread Of Delta Variant
Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253
As the pandemic was just starting to devastate fundraising activities in the spring of 2020, the Jonathan’s Place crew realized their annual A Chance to Soar fundraiser wasn’t going to happen. While the cancellation was a real downer, the organizers weren't going to fold their fundraising tents for the next year. After all, 2021 was to be 30th anniversary of the organization’s … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Place’s “Be The Tie” Virtual Fundraiser Soared To A Whopping $260,253