Ovarian cancer is one of the truly nasty members of the cancer clan. It has very few signs of being present until it's in a devastating state, having spread within the pelvis and belly. The overall five-year survival rate is 46%. According to the University of Kansas Cancer Center, it "can progress quickly from early stages to advanced stages within a year." The signs of the … [Read more...] about Be The Difference Foundation’s Runway For Hope Plans Revealed To Battle Ovarian Cancer
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Winter Storm Cora Has City Of Dallas Talking Trash
While everything seems to be adjusting schedules due to Winter Storm Cora, the often forgotten Dallas Department of Sanitation Services has just issued a notice that its Thursday routes aren't going to happen today and just maybe not tomorrow. Here's the official word: Due to deteriorating neighborhood street and alley conditions, all Thursday collection routes have been … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Cora Has City Of Dallas Talking Trash
Change Is In The Wind: 2025 Is Starting Off With Fire And Ice
This post is being created late Wednesday afternoon. The skies are clear. The temperature is a brisk 39°. But there's been a change in the news with the California firestorms dominating headlines... and rightly so. Still, North Texas has been preparing for the winter roof to cave in with grocery shelves hit hard. While a number of school districts like DISD, Fort Worth … [Read more...] about Change Is In The Wind: 2025 Is Starting Off With Fire And Ice
North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
Heeding the weather warnings about the coming arctic blast due to arrive Sunday, everyone from window box gardeners to landscaping crews have been taking measures to protect tender vegetation today. Vine-covered walls are now draped in covers. As one homeowner put it, "I'm not going to pay to have our plants replaced." The Dallas Arboretum is encouraging area … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Heeding The Arctic Blast Warnings With Covered Walls, Board Games And Senior Tales
A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
For some folks Friday the 13th is gonna be a bad luck day and the start of a traffic headache for the weekend. It's due to the annual BMW Dallas Marathon that is 53 years old. Texas' longest-running marathon and Dallas' biggest will include a full marathon, a half marathon, an ultra marathon and other activities including the following: Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m. — … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: BMW Dallas Marathon Festival To Create Road Closures Starting Friday
2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab
According to Bee Happy Day Hab’s Program Manager Melissa Madsen, “Helping a man named Richie get to church was the catalyst for Bee Happy Day Hab. “Richie, in his early 30s, contacted a local church looking for someone to help him. He lived independently, though his intellectual developmental disability prevented him from being able to work or drive, leaving him … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Bee Happy Day Hab
Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles With $50,000 Match
If “giving circle” is new to some, the words are a “growing global movement.” As Philanthropy Together reported, “There are now more than 2,500 active circles around the world giving intentionally and thoughtfully. Giving circles bring together people with shared values to collectively discuss and decide where to make pooled gifts. Giving circle [members] support with their … [Read more...] about Communities Foundation Of Texas Welcomes Aboard Orchid And Village Giving Circles With $50,000 Match
Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
Jane Seymour and Christy Cashman have a lot in common. Besides both being actresses, producers and writers, they both understand the process of coping with grief. Jane, who has been a part of the Forefront Living Foundation fundraising efforts in 2018 and 2021, also produced a 2014 documentary, "Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me," about the singer's long, public battle with … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matter’s Keynoter Christy Cashman To Share Her “Unbridled” Story Of Coping With Loss
MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Park Cities’ Hope Fest|Connect 2024
According to Connecting Point Park Cities volunteer/parent of a “teammate” JoAnn Ryan, “Please allow me the opportunity to tell you about an amazing organization serving the adults with special needs in our community. “Connecting Point of Park Cities was founded because of a lack of programs in Dallas County for our special adults. While you may find multiple programs … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Connecting Point Park Cities’ Hope Fest|Connect 2024
Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
Dallas Area Habit for Humanity is posting a “help wanted” sign for a permanent CEO with Monday’s announcement that it has “parted ways” with William Eubanks III, who came on board as chief executive less than a year ago. It's just the latest in a series of leadership changes roiling the North Texas non-profit sector recently, with abrupt and surprising upheavals at the top … [Read more...] about Dallas Habitat For Humanity Is A Sign Of Current C-Suite Comings And “Oops-Sorry-Things-Didn’t-Work-Out”
2023 North Texas Giving Day Continues To Drive Leaderboards With Just Six Hours To Go
In just 12 hours North Texans have provided more than $46,469,047 for 3,192 non-profits thanks to 74,051 donors who have provided 197,343 donations for the 2023 North Texas Giving Day juggernaut presented by Amazon. But the momentum needs to keep going because there are charities still in need to reach their goals and match challenges still a-wanting. What has been … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Continues To Drive Leaderboards With Just Six Hours To Go