It was five years ago this month that PGA Tour Pro/Dallas’ own Jordan Spieth met an adorable Tatum Teague. It was love at first sight. But don’t get the wrong idea. Jordan’s high school sweetheart Annie Verret was there, too. The meeting took place at Children’s Medical Center Dallas' Center for Cancer Disorders Day Hospital, where six-year-old Tatum was on the road to recovery … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
According to Camp Summit’s Marketing and Public Relations Manager Marissa Hoiles, “Well, it’s oh-fish-ial, Camp Summit has participated in North Texas Giving Day since it began in 2009. NTGD has helped Camp Summit raise over $300,000 in the last 12 years. This has made camp possible for campers of all ages, and disabilities! It helped bring new programs like pickleball and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
According to City Year Dallas Executive Director Heather Holland, “While serving as a principal in Dallas ISD, I knew that despite the hard work and dedication of teachers and principals across Dallas, schools are often unable to fully provide for the needs of their students. That’s why after a decade as an educator, I joined City Year Dallas where I lead our efforts to … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: City Year Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
According to Book Drive for Kids’ Co-Founder/ Executive Director Michelle Cook, “Do you remember the anticipation of your elementary school book fair? The excitement of finding the ‘perfect’ book? The thrill of selecting a book, knowing it could be yours forever? “For thousands of children in North Texas, this anticipation is replaced with disappointment because there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Book Drive For Kids
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
According to Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support Senior Director of Development Amy Norton, “We cannot break the generational cycle of violence without first meeting the physical and emotional needs of each and every child who arrives to Genesis. “At Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support, we know that abuse is not just physical. It is financial, spiritual, emotional and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Genesis Women’s Shelter And Support
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
According to Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) Director of Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Rayshannette Trotter, “As we see in daily headlines, there has been a dramatic increase in mental illness, anxiety, depression, and suicide among youth. Students today are facing significant cultural pressures and a barrage of negative messages that generations before them have never experienced. … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Youth Equipped To Succeed
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
According to Mothers Of Murdered Angels (MOMA) Founder Melinda Hamilton: “Mothers of Murdered Angels (MOMA) supports survivors and their families through the aftermath of a crime involving a firearms. Our Foundation eases the financial impact placed upon survivors as a result of gun violence. Gun violence in America is ever-present and shows no prejudice. Survivors often … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Mothers Of Murdered Angels
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary
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: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
According to University of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation Relations Manager Zoe Metcalf, “The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC) has been part of the Fort Worth community for more than 50 years and yet, many don’t realize we’re here or aren’t familiar with our work. HSC is one of the nation’s most distinguished academic health centers, … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: University Of North Texas Health Science Center Foundation
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass
According to Family Compass Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Kyla Lynch, “Family Compass is the largest agency in North Texas solely dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. We aim to build healthy families and a strong North Texas community through this critical work. Our vision is a world where all children are safe in their homes and communities … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Family Compass