Many folks retire and head to the island state of Hawaii, with its beautiful surroundings. But upon retiring from their business, Lillian and Stave Watanabe decided to leave Hawaii in 2020, and they ended up in Italy. No, not that Italy. Rather, Italy, Texas, just down the road from Waxahachie. There they had the opportunity to buy a 65-acre ranch “surrounded by oak … [Read more...] about Lillian And Steve Watanabe Retired From Hawaii to Create Eagle Oak Retreat For Vets And First Responders
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Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
Leone was a typical 3-year old last year — adorable, outgoing and showing a real personality. But then a checkup showed that something was up with the toddler. With an abnormal amount of white blood cells showing up in his tests, he was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). Within 24 hours, Leone was admitted to Children’s where he underwent a port implant and began … [Read more...] about Children’s Superheroes Come In All Forms — Parents, Doctors, Nurses, Window Washers And Mi Cocina
2022 Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Stirred Up The Creative Juices In The Younger Guests
From all appearance, Community Partners of Dallas' kick-off party for Change Is Good at CPD's headquarters on Saturday, April 2, seemed like a fun-filled get-together. But in addition to the balloons and partying there was a competition taking place, as youngsters created their designs for the Change Is Good t-shirt competition. While the winners won't be revealed until the … [Read more...] about 2022 Change Is Good Kick-Off Party Stirred Up The Creative Juices In The Younger Guests
SOLD-OUT Alert: 2022 Can Do! Luncheon
With only a week to go, Wilkinson Center's 2022 Can Do! Luncheon is putting up the "Sold-Out!" sign. Thanks to Chair Nelda Cain Pickens and Honorary Chair Margot Perot, the fundraiser at the Dallas Country Club on Monday, April 4, will feature the following award recipients: Can Do! Individual Award — Liza Collins and Rachel Stephens are being recognized for honoring … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT Alert: 2022 Can Do! Luncheon
JUST IN: Shelle Sills To Serve As 2022 ReuNight Honorary Chair For The Family Place Fundraiser
And the news keeps rolling in. 2022 ReuNight Co-Chairs Marisa Howard, Roni Proter Kelly and Maxine Trowbridge are checking things off their “Must Have List” for The Family Place fundraiser on Thursday, May 12, at the Nasher Sculpture Center’s gardens. The latest check mark is by the honorary chair. That will be luxury retail consultant Shelle Sills. In addition to her … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Shelle Sills To Serve As 2022 ReuNight Honorary Chair For The Family Place Fundraiser
JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Newlywed MacKenzie Scott has been on a spending spree. As Forbes put it, she “is giving away her $46 billion fortune faster than anyone in history.” Why last year she donated $2.74 billion to 286 organizations. And the great news is that North Texas non-profits are on the receiving end of her incredible generosity. Last month she sent checks for $3.3M to each of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gifts Unrestricted $9M To Dallas Area Habitat For Humanity
Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Provides Shorter Lines To Benefit Children’s Health
With spring break winding down and summer still a couple of months away, it’s no time to live a ho-hum life. In addition to luncheons and evening get-togethers to support area non-profits, there’s also North Texas' very own Six Flags Over Texas. Since it opened in 1961, it has grown well beyond what anyone, even its founder Angus Wynne Jr., might have expected. While Casa … [Read more...] about Children’s Family Night At Six Flags Provides Shorter Lines To Benefit Children’s Health
SOLD-OUT ALERT: 7th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
It’s been a long time since the words “Sold Out” appeared for North Texas fundraisers. The only one seen in months was St. Philip’s Destiny Luncheon that took place Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency. But it had Shaq as the speaker and even the frigid weather couldn’t dissuade guests from trekking to see the very big man. Now another fundraising luncheon is sold out and it came … [Read more...] about SOLD-OUT ALERT: 7th Annual Interfaith Auxiliary Luncheon
Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Reveal New Details For HHM Health Fundraiser
Things are popping for HHM Health’s Healing Hands Luncheon on Thursday, March 31. In addition to having Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown as the featured speaker and Margot Perot as presenting sponsor, the late Caroline Rose Hunt’s granddaughter Julia Sands Cunningham will represent The Rosewood Foundation and Caroline's family in accepting an award for … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Reveal New Details For HHM Health Fundraiser
RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
ChildCareGroup CEO/President Tori Mannes has been as busy as a COVID testing site. Not only did she take a deep breath and cancel the CCG's 120th Anniversary Celebration last week, she dealt with the non-profit's fav brain teaser fundraiser The Great Adventure Hunt that was scheduled for this Friday (aka January 21). But being the daughter of Dr. Gail Thomas, Tori wasn't … [Read more...] about RESCHEDULED: ChildCareGroup’s The Great Adventure Hunt
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration