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Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

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When two North Texas nonprofits get together on a project, it almost always spells success for its clients, staff, supporters and community. Such a partnership is taking place and has all the signs of being another winner. Since January is National Mentoring Month, the area Big Brothers Big Sisters (aka “Bigs”) is teaming up with Dallas and Fort Worth YMCA’s (aka “the … [Read more...] about Dallas And Fort Worth YMCA’s Offering Free Memberships To Incentivize “Bigs” Sign Ups

Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

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Tuesday I found myself clicking onto a COVID-19 vaccine hub site and finding a window of times that were available for my vaccination to take place immediately. At first the sign of availability was shocking after days of “no times available.” Must admit that I was starting to feel like a rejected freshman with no invites after the first round of rush parties. That feeling … [Read more...] about Tuesday I Got My Wish Granted, Got Shot And Was Still Able To Prepare Dinner

2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

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Back on Wednesday, October 28, it was one of those cold fall days with the high only 45 degrees and wet stuff falling all over. If ever there was a time when an event benefited from being virtual, it was the day’s Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 2020 Celebrating Women benefiting Baylor Scott And White Health’s battle against breast cancer. Over the past 20 years, the … [Read more...] about 2020 Celebrating Women Didn’t Let COVID-19 Overshadow Mission Against Its Breast Cancer

December 29 Update: Going Virtual And Going To Be Free

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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

MySweetFlashMob #5: Do They Know It’s Christmas?

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This flashmob isn’t exactly a flashmob, but it was a gathering of rock and roll legends back in 1985. The idea was to get people to know that third world countries were suffering from hunger. That situation not only continues 35 years later, but it’s also hitting home today with a multitude of North Texans finding themselves going without. Many of these people would have never … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #5: Do They Know It’s Christmas?

MySweetFlashMob #4: Lisbon Airport

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While airlines have been suffering from the lack of travel these past months, back in 2011 the Lisbon Airport was rocking and rolling with a staff flashmob that included Santa scooting around on a baggage cart and onlookers being drafted into the act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yks7GCeTQHc If you watch at the 4:23 minute marker, you’ll spy a munchkin pulling down … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #4: Lisbon Airport

MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band

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The Smithsonian’s collection of museums is world renowned for having the most precious of the nation’s treasures. It’s not usually associated with flashmobs, but on December 3, 2013, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum had one. It was a haunting one performed by the United States Air Force Band. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIoSga7tZPg It was such a hit … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #3: United States Air Force Band

MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

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While you may be settling down for a Christmas feast, here is a flashmob of 100 that got the attention of  2010 shoppers chowing down in a shopping center's food court. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE It's rather doubtful that you will experience the same surprise today as you dine... that is, unless you have a very big dining room. * Video courtesy of … [Read more...] about MySweetFlashMob #2: Hallelujah Chorus In Food Court

Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

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2020 has been a bit different for every man, woman, child and pet. So, MySweetCharity is gonna shake things up a bit for Christmas. Since homebound has become a state mind and body, we’re gonna celebrate Christmas with holiday flash mobs throughout the day to remind us of the good old days when people wore smiles instead of masks and they gathered in crowds oblivious of a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans

Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries

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Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries