According Camp Summit Marketing and Public Relations Manager Abbey Cumnock, “By participating in North Texas Giving Day since it began, in 2009, Camp Summit has raised over $230,000 for kids and adults with special needs. This generous support has made it possible for an additional 536 individuals to enjoy a unique week of camp, at our barrier-free campground. “'We’ve … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Camp Summit
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: House Of Shine
According House of Shine Founder/Executive Director Dr. Claudia Beeny, “Tis the season for eye patches, pirate garb, and a treasure trove of support from North Texas Giving Day! “House of Shine hosts an annual pirate-themed 'Loot-a-thon' on North Texas Giving Day, and the 18-hour online giving event makes it easy for supporters to donate booty. Dressed like pirates and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: House Of Shine
MySweetOpportunity: Fantasy Football Draft Night
According to Fantasy Football Draft Night Co-Chairs Jeni and Brent Garrett, “If you are counting down the days for football season, then we have just the ticket for you! Get ready for some football at The Warren Center’s largest fundraising event of the year – Fantasy Football Draft Night – coming up Friday, August 27, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m. at the Westin … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Fantasy Football Draft Night
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall, ‘The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. “More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, which … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2021 Cattle Baron’s Ball
JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Announced
No sooner had 2020/2021 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall announced Texas Oncology's signing up as presenting sponsor for the Double Down Against Cancer shindig on Saturday, October 23, at Gilley's, than they came up with even more news to break. This time it's about the 2022 CBB co-chairs. For the 49th annual fundraiser for North Texas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Announced
Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
It’s a mistaken conception that Boys and Girls Clubs only take root in urban hubs with more than 100,000 residents. They’re also in smaller townships and “provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for youngsters of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability socio-economic status and religion to reach their full … [Read more...] about Red River Valley Boys And Girls Club Score A New Home Thanks To The Family Of An 1887 “Contractor”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
As much fun as the annual Change Is Good’s main event is, the pick-up of materials beforehand is a drive-thru blast. With kids, parents and pooches arriving in SUVs, sedans and pick-ups at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 7, at noon for the 2021 Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser, it set the mood for the sold-out virtual event to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2021 Change Is Good Drive-Thru
2021 Great Adventure Hunt Will Be A Virtual Night At The Movies For ChildCareGroup
Last year’s Great Adventure Hunt’s going virtual was such a hit, 2021 Great Adventure Hunt Co-Chairs Helen and Brendan McGuire and Amber and John Scanlan decided to play it safe with an encore of the ChildCareGroup fundraiser on Friday, April 16. Their goal is to raise more than last year’s $250,000. As for the virtual game playing, teams of six Hunters (aka guests) will … [Read more...] about 2021 Great Adventure Hunt Will Be A Virtual Night At The Movies For ChildCareGroup
UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
While the leprechauns have been partying today in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the spring fundraisers are pretty much staying virtual. However, like flowers starting to sprout, a few in-person events — like Golf 4 Vision (Monday, April 12), Wings of Spring (Thursday, April 8), Mad Hatter’s Tea (Thursday, April 15), Stars In Recovery (Thursday, April 15), AWARE Affair (April 16), … [Read more...] about UPDATE March 17: Cancellations
JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
Community Partners of Dallas is swapping things around. In the past it held its very successful Chick Lit Luncheon in the spring and its Change Is Good fun-for-families in the fall. But COVID-19 planted some seeds of change for CPD-ers. After having to postpone last year’s Chick Lit Luncheon to September, CPD President/CEO Paige McDaniel and Development and Communications VP … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Change Is Good Is Settling Down Into A Virtual Spring Funfest
December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free
Not everyone has gone on hiatus during the holiday week. There have been a couple of changes on the upcoming fundraising horizon including the following: Going To Be Free Vogel Alcove's Day 1 DFW’s Virtual Experience originally costing $10 is now free Going Virtual The Senior Source’s Spirit of Generations Luncheon scheduled for Friday, January 29, at the … [Read more...] about December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free