According to 2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner Chair Lisa Cooley, “The Texas History Museum Foundation has selected two outstanding Texans – esteemed military leader and public servant Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired) and football legend Roger Staubach – to receive the History-Making Texan Award at the Foundation’s 19th annual Texas Independence Day Dinner to … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2023 Texas Independence Day Dinner
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JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
On this final day of November comes news of a retirement that wasn’t seen coming. Communities Foundation of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin has just announced that he will retire in March. Since joining CFT as its leader in 2017, Dave has grown “the largest community foundation in Texas and one of the largest in the nation” during one of the most trying times in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Communities Foundation Of Texas President/CEO Dave Scullin Announces His Retirement
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
Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle Grants $115K To 30 North Texas Non-Profits Helping Women And Girls
When the Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle gathered on Monday, October 24 at Texas Women's Foundation, there was even more to celebrate than the $115,000 in grants to 30 North Texas non-profits. It was the opportunity to hear firsthand how the funds would benefit a couple of the programs' clients and to learn about the resilience of the H100 member whose restaurant had … [Read more...] about Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle Grants $115K To 30 North Texas Non-Profits Helping Women And Girls
JUST IN: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon Leadership, Award Recipient And Plans Announced
Before sending out her Christmas cards, Callier Center Foundation President Beth Thoele sent word that plans are already in place for the 12th annual Callier Cares Luncheon. Heading up this year’s fundraiser is Kim Hext along with Honorary Co-Chairs Rosemarie and Dr. Maynard Ewton Jr. The recipient of the 2023 Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Callier Cares Luncheon Leadership, Award Recipient And Plans Announced
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
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
Deadline Approaches For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leader Award Nominations
Texas Women’s Foundation President/CEO Miki Woodard is looking for a few great women. No, it’s not a draft call. Rather Texas Women’s Foundation for the past 44 years has “recognized women who have led the way in improving lives for women and girls in Texas.” According to Miki, “We want to celebrate and elevate the voices of women leaders across Texas through our Maura Women … [Read more...] about Deadline Approaches For Texas Women’s Foundation’s Maura And Young Leader Award Nominations
JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
As they say, “When it rains, it pours!” And generosity is continuing to pour at Children’s Medical Center Foundation. Less than two weeks ago, Annie and her professional golf whiz Jordan Spieth provided a $500,000 donation for Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. It was just announced that a donation of $1M was made “to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Medical Center Foundation Scores A $1M Gift Thanks To Travis Miller’s “Hobby”
JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Forum Returns To Continue A Daughter’s Mission
Until eight years ago entrepreneur Leslie Ann Crozier’s life had been focused on business. Then a change took place. It was one that was literally life-changing. “Alzheimer’s” entered her wheelhouse. No, she was perfectly healthy, outgoing and on top of things as usual, but her mother wasn’t. Irma Ann Crozier had shown some preliminary signs that led to her being diagnosed with … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Foundation’s Forum Returns To Continue A Daughter’s Mission
JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion
It was five years ago this month that PGA Tour Pro/Dallas’ own Jordan Spieth met an adorable Tatum Teague. It was love at first sight. But don’t get the wrong idea. Jordan’s high school sweetheart Annie Verret was there, too. The meeting took place at Children’s Medical Center Dallas' Center for Cancer Disorders Day Hospital, where six-year-old Tatum was on the road to recovery … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan And Annie Spieth Up The Ante With $500K Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano Expansion