The late Nancy and Jake Hamon were the poster couple of Texas legends. Jake made his money as an independent wildcatter and Nancy was the hostess who set the bar in these parts. An invitation to a Hamon party was like winning the lottery. But as great as their reputations were in business and society, their philanthropy totally outshone all else. Over the years, such local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hamon Charitable Foundation Provides Children’s Medical Center Foundation With A $7.5M Match Challenge
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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
Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2021 Leadership Awards Nominations Are Now Available
While thumbing through your collection of friends for holiday cards and gifts, betcha that you’ll spot quite a few outstanding women. Some have even been “blazing trails in leadership and creating a path for other women to follow.” Why not take the time to let them know that their efforts have not gone unnoticed? Sure, a phone call and a letter might be nice, but think … [Read more...] about Texas Women’s Foundation’s 2021 Leadership Awards Nominations Are Now Available
Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
When Jan (Vestal) and Fred Hegi met the first week of their freshman year at SMU, they probably had no idea that their meeting would lead to a marriage of more than 50 years, two remarkable sons and daughters-in-law (Amy and Peter Hegi and Libby and Brian Hegi), as well as a flock of adorable grandchildren. Over the years the Hegi union has not only provided a wealth of … [Read more...] about Highland Park High School’s New Gymnastic Center Honors Hegi Family Foundation’s Support
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
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
The naysayers may pooh-pooh virtual events during these times, but the Texas Women’s Foundation has the moolah to prove otherwise. Thanks to their virtual 35th Annual Luncheon presented by Toyota on Tuesday September 29, they were able to net … not just raise, but net ... $800,000 for TWF’s Resilience Fund. But then how could you lose with Toyota VP/Chief Procurement … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation’s Virtual 35th Annual Luncheon Nets A For-Real $800,000
JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
The Parkland Foundation Board is moving right ahead for 2021 with the announcement of its new leadership and members. Heading the Board in the coming year will be Dr. Brad Hirsch, who will be taking over from present Chair Sara Albert, whose term “included the search and selection of the Foundation’s president and CEO [Michael Horne].” Prior to serving as CEO/co-founder … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Parkland Foundation Board 2021 Leadership And New Members Announced
JUST IN: Aurelia And Brad Heppner Giving $11.5M To SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School Of Business
The Fincher Building at the Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University is about to get a big upgrade, thanks to a $10 million commitment from Dallas businesspeople Aurelia and Brad Heppner and their family to establish the Heppner Family Commons there. Through their foundation, the couple is also giving the business school $1.5 million to support Cox … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aurelia And Brad Heppner Giving $11.5M To SMU’s Edwin L. Cox School Of Business
2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
Earlier this year, Baylor Scott And White Health launched the "High-risk Breast Program” thanks to generous support from Celebrating Women. It was developed because "up to 15% of women are high-risk for developing breast cancer and unaware." Already, 400 women who had a mammogram were notified of their risk of developing breast cancer and provided additional screening … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women’s Weekly Video: Baylor Scott And White’s High-Risk Breast Program
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®
Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest
It’s hard to imagine that it was five years ago last month that Dallas sweetheart Ebby Halliday Acers died at the age of 104. While it seems that everyone has their Ebby story, it’s Ebby who really has the tales to tell. In addition to her building a residential real estate empire over the decades, she created a philanthropic legacy that will continue for future generations … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest