Today's word is "double." In addition to the double match going on at the North Texas Food Bank for $200,000, the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science is going to have a double benefit for the kids during the holidays. Thanks to a $65,000 donation from Lockheed Martin, “space-themed masks and single-use, take-home science activity kits for children” will be available on a … [Read more...] about Perot Museum Scores A Double Holiday Surprise For Munchkins Thanks To Lockheed Martin
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JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Since retiring from her role as president/CEO of Neiman Marcus Group nearly three years ago, Karen Katz hasn’t been lolling on a beach in the Caribbean. No, indeed. She’s been involved with Harvard University’s Executive Education Programs for Finance and Customer Service, chairing Street Trend and serving on the boards of publicly traded companies Under Armour, Humana and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Karen Katz Elected To Chair Perot Museum Board Of Directors
Dedication of SMU’s 50,000-Square-Foot Gerald J. Ford Hall For Research And Innovation Boosts Digital Capabilities
Despite all the gloom of COVID-19, there are still reasons for celebration. A perfect example took place this morning at SMU with the dedication of the magnificent, 50,000-square-foot Gerald J. Ford Hall for Research and Innovation on the university's main campus. Serving as an interdisciplinary research hub for faculty, students and industry partners with tools and … [Read more...] about Dedication of SMU’s 50,000-Square-Foot Gerald J. Ford Hall For Research And Innovation Boosts Digital Capabilities
MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest
According to the Retina Foundation of the Southwest Board Chair Tia Tomlin, “Our research is not slowing down this holiday season and remains as critical as ever.” For 38 years, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest’s unwavering mission to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment has prevailed. The Retina Foundation provides … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest
MySweetWish: The Winston School
According to The Winston School PTO Treasurer Stacey T. Quarles, “For every parent of school aged children, 2020 has been a year that requires ingenuity and innovation to meet the challenges of learning during lock-down and other pandemic protocols. Parents of students who learn differently are no strangers to challenge. Our family joined the Winston School in 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetWish: The Winston School
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
In the 2020 Celebrating Women’s final video presentation before the virtual Dr. Oz conversation with Dr. Lucy Wallace next Wednesday, CW Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum wanted to emphasize how the annual Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation fundraiser supports the women of Dallas’ underserved communities. Thanks to Baylor Scott And White Community … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Community Care Clinics
Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
Bank of America Dallas Market President Jennifer Chandler and Fort Worth Market President Mike Pavell may not look like Mr. and Mrs. Claus, but they have provided an early Christmas gift to a bunch of North Texas nonprofits in the amount of $920,000. As part of Bank of America’s $1 billion, four-year commitment to advance economic, social and racial equity, a select group of … [Read more...] about Bank Of America Provides $920,000 For Area Nonprofits To Advance Economic, Social and Racial Equity In North Texas
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s Texas Immuno-Oncology Biorepository
When it comes to fundraising for health, there’s always a lot of emphasis placed on the need for research. Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation 2020 Celebrating Women Chair Peggy Meyer and Underwriting Chair Jill Tananbaum recognized the importance of strides made in the battle against breast cancer thanks to such funding. For Celebrating Women’s series of videos to help … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s Texas Immuno-Oncology Biorepository
Children’s Health Launches “Innovators” Program To Support Research And Expand Awareness In Pediatric Care
Today Children’s Health launched a new program — Innovators — with some pros in the world of innovation. Starting with a panel made up of Children’s Health Network Development and Innovation Senior VP Julie Hall-Barrow, Main Event Entertainment Chief Brand Officer Sarah Beddoe, DFW Airport EVP of Innovation Paul Puopolo, Pert Jain LP Principal Cindy Revol, LH Capital/Lyda … [Read more...] about Children’s Health Launches “Innovators” Program To Support Research And Expand Awareness In Pediatric Care
MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®
According to Lyda Hill Philanthropies CEO Nicole Small, Lyda Hill Philanthropies just launched our IF/THEN® Collection, which is free to access for anyone and the world’s largest digital resource library of photos and videos celebrating diverse, contemporary women in STEM careers. This Collection is a critical component of our national initiative, IF/THEN®, which seeks … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: IF/THEN®
JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Annual Women Of Distinction Awardees Revealed
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas CEO Jennifer Bartkowski has been busy during the pandemic lining up an All-Star lineup for the 16th Annual Women of Distinction on Friday, October 30. She started off by having Plano’s “First Lady” Tracy LaRosiliere and AT&T Assistant VP of Compliance Michelle Thomas come on board as co-chairs for the fundraiser. This trio has arranged for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas’ Annual Women Of Distinction Awardees Revealed