The Center for BrainHealth's invitation-only gathering to present the Dr. Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award to Dr. Susan Hockfield on Tuesday, November 2, at the Center had a grand turnout. It almost appeared to be a Branch family reunion with three generations of the late doctor's clan in attendance. While one of the highlights of the evening was Branch family matriarch … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth’s Invite-Only Gathering Honored Dr. Susan Hockfield With Loads Of Branches
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JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
While a new possible COVID descendant — Omicron — has been hinting to be an unwanted holiday visitor, efforts raised in October are coming to fruition. It seems that back in October Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell and Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi decided to present the stories of personal journey of those suffering and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
MySweetWishList: Jewel Charity Ball
According to 2020 and 2021 Jewel Charity Volunteer President Michelle Marlow, “COVID-19 truly affected our ability to raise funds for Cook Children’s to the extent in which we are used to and the patients rely on us to provide. “The largest fundraiser that we have is our annual Jewel Charity Ball and the raffle and silent auction that takes place at the Ball. "The Ball … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Jewel Charity Ball
North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
Back in December 2019, there were rumblings among the healthcare community of a problem. It was regarding an outbreak of a virus in China that was making its way to Europe. At best, it garnered a small item on the back page of some major American newspapers. It sounded like a case of the flu. Besides, it was on the other side of the world. But by March that situation had … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "Every day as I look out my office window, I see children and adults working hard as they learn new skills, reach milestones, and create lifelong memories in our new Al Hill Jr. Arena. Their engagement with our treasured therapy horses is beyond special. “On Tuesday mornings, there is a young girl who receives equine assisted … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
MySweetWishList: The Osteosarcoma Institute
According to The Osteosarcoma Institute Trustee and Strategic Advisory Board Member Bret Alexander, “I’m passionate about curing osteosarcoma after losing my best friend, Willie (son of Highland Park residents Lisa and Mac Tichenor), to the disease in 2006. I am a founding board member of The Osteosarcoma Institute and I hope to use the experience I have developed in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Osteosarcoma Institute
JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
COVID-19 is still providing some "hiccups" for North Texas non-profits. While the Dallas Summer Musical's "2021 Evening With The Best Of Broadway" fundraiser featuring "Hamilton" took the spotlight on Saturday evening, the DSM's performance of the Tony-award-winning musical at Fair Park's Music Hall proved to be a disappointment tonight. Not because of the quality of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Tonight’s Performance Of “Hamilton” At Fair Park’s Music Hall Was Canceled Due To COVID Concerns
Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
Back in 1941, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney amazed moviegoers with their spunk and ability in "Babes On Broadway" to rally their friends to create a production to send orphaned children on a country holiday. Today North Texas' version of Garland and Rooney pulled off a 21st century version at AMC NorthPark 15 to help pediatric patients at Children's Health. In just 11 days, … [Read more...] about Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
With the weather and air traffic being so sketchy, NorthPark’s Santa has decided to stay put at the North Pole. After all, that trek from the North Pole to NorthPark is quite a daily commute. But after 33 years of generations of children wanting to share their wishes with the legendary Saint Nicholas, he just couldn’t let the munchkins down. So, thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
When Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary President Katie Layton and her mom/2021 Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Beth Layton arrived at Highland Park Village’s Mockingbird Room yesterday, their plan was to present the check for $240,000 resulting from the October fundraiser with Highland Park Village fashions on the runway at Brook Hollow. However, it seems the number … [Read more...] about Equest’s Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon/Fashion Show Check Needed A Bit Of Tweaking
WOKC Celebrates Check Distributions With The Launch Of The Warrior Portrait Exhibition
As the more than life-size toy soldiers marched in place in the lower level between NorthPark's Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom last night, the Wipe Out Kids' Cancer crowd including WOKC Founder Cindy Brinker Simmons, Guild President-Elect Connie Yates, her sister Marilyn Ellis, Tammy Harkins, Mary Dowling, Karee Sampson, Regina Bruce, Carla Russo, WOKC Board Chair John Dankovchik … [Read more...] about WOKC Celebrates Check Distributions With The Launch Of The Warrior Portrait Exhibition