Despite the death of her mother on Tuesday, September 6, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's, Triumph Over Alzheimer's Founder Leslie Ann Crozier was not slowing down her battle against the disease. If anything, Leslie was even more focused on supporting research and treatments for the debilitating disease. On Wednesday, November 2, she gathered friends and supporters … [Read more...] about Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Returns To In-Person Updating And The Carlisle Group’s Surprise $250K Gift
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MySweetWishList: Camp Summit
According to Camp Summit President/CEO Carla Weiland, “My wish this holiday season is that every child and adult with disabilities has the opportunity to experience the joy of camp. “For many of our campers, their parents struggle every month to cover the costs of required medications, doctors’ visits, and ongoing therapies. This almost makes it impossible to give … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Camp Summit
MySweetWishList: Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation
According to Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation volunteer Dennise Watanabe, “In 2021, my retired in-laws, Lillian and Steve Watanabe, embarked on a mission to give back to our nation’s heroes. They established a local non-profit organization, the Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation, whose mission is to provide combat veterans and first responders with the skills necessary to overcome … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Eagle Oak Retreat Foundation
MySweetWishList: Faith Presbyterian Hospice
According to Forefront Living Foundation volunteer Jennifer Aebi, “My name is Jennifer and I am a volunteer at the Forefront Living Foundation. I know the impact grief and familiar loss has on families. I lost a sister and a father, and I am not alone. One in five children will experience the death of someone close to them by the age of eighteen. Bereaved children are at … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Faith Presbyterian Hospice
MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
According to Texas Health Resources Foundation President Laura McWhorter, "Children have a very special place in our hearts. Nothing can compare to the way a child’s smile lights up a room, or the way a little one’s giggle can make your day. "However, joy quickly turns to heartbreak in situations where children don’t have what they need – particularly food and mental … [Read more...] about MySweetWithList: Texas Health Resources Foundation’s THRIVE
Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Before you start basting your turkeys and decorating your home-sweet-home, take some time to help your favorite non-profit raise awareness and funds before 2022 becomes history. It's not hard because, thanks to an anonymous "friend" of North Texas charities, the MySweetWishList series starts Monday, November 21, and finishes up on Saturday, December 24. The MySweetWishList … [Read more...] about Ho-Ho-Ho: MySweetWishList Series Returns To Spread Joy And Funds For Non-Profits
Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
Since the last in-person Celebrating Women Luncheon in 2019, the pandemic created another challenge for healthcare workers to battle the ever-evolving virus. But that didn’t mean breast cancer took a break and neither did Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation's Celebrating Women fundraising to battle the disease. During those two years, 2020 Co-Chair Peggy Meyer with … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon Resounded With The Jingling Of Bells And Patricia Arquette’s Advocacy
MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Over the past three decades, The Warren Center has hosted thousands of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. At least 70% of the families we serve live beneath Texas' … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive
JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
Philanthropist Annette Simmons has quite a history of helping the children of Dallas County. In addition to her being a Crystal Charity Ball underwriter for the past 42 years, she has just donated $1M for the 2022 CCB beneficiaries (Agape Clinic, Baylor Oral Health Foundation, Behind Every Door, Educational First Steps, Family Compass, Hope Supply Co., Southwestern Medical … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Annette Simmons Once Again Shows The Love For Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries With $1M Gift
MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program
MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves
While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Monday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like North Texas non-profits. The season for toy drives is upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded gent and … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves