While the Dallas Cowboys are known for giving and taking hits on the football field, today the team took a gut-wrenching blow — the death of 21-year-old Luke Laufenberg, son of Joan and Babe Laufenberg.It was the day after Christmas in 2017 that Texas A&M freshman football walk-on Luke was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia known as Burkitt Leukemia. School was … [Read more...] about A Passing: Luke Laufenberg
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Great Dane Rescue of North Texas
According to Lily via Great Dane Rescue of North Texas volunteer Kristin Petras,Woof Woof Hellooo! My name is Lily, I am going to tell you the story of how North Texas Giving Day helped save my life and helped me get ready for a Furever family! I am about 18 months old, so still a beautiful baby! Much has happened in my short life and it was not always so happy, but North … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Great Dane Rescue of North Texas
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Honorees Plus New Award Announced
At this morning’s KidneyTexas Inc. brunch honoring the organization’s founding members at Tootsies, President Sandy Secor and The Runway Report Chair Mari Epperson revealed news about the upcoming fundraiser to guests including Ramona Jones, Andrea Alcorn, Barbara Bigham, Donna Arp Weitzman, Rose Gault, Melissa Lewis and AB Aston.Joining Mari in leadership duties will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Honorees Plus New Award Announced
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
According to 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Chairman Pat McEvoy,The mission of Crystal Charity is to support agencies that provide vital services to the children of Dallas. Hundreds of generous individuals, corporations and foundations will make it possible for many of the underserved youth in our community to have access to the life changing programs offered by the ten 2019 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball
Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
Despite Major League Baseball's All-Star game being in the rear-view mirror, baseball was rockin’ and rollin’ on Thursday, August 1, at "Dog Park" (aka Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium). And it literally was going to the dogs.For the annual celebration by PetSmart Charities, Children’s munchkin patients along with Children’s therapy dogs rounded the bases for … [Read more...] about Children’s Butterfly Atrium Turned Into A Diamond In The Ruff For Little Players And Pooches
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley,The Cattle Baron’s Ball relies on the spirit and generosity of the Metroplex to fund the fight against cancer. Since 1974, we’ve raised more than $81 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted in North Texas. True to Texas’ history of rising to the challenge, we’ve … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dog Days Of Summer
Children’s Medical Center’s Butterfly Atrium was turned into a Dog Park on the afternoon of Thursday, August 1. No, it hadn’t become a free-running playground for pooches. Rather it was the Dog Days Of Summer, the annual get-together thanks to the partnership of Children’s Child Life and PetSmart Charities programs.This year’s theme of baseball resulted in two- and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Dog Days Of Summer
The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure
Tony Tasset’s big old “Eye” across from The Joule will have a lot of sights to see on Thursday, September 19. That’s when the 7th Annual Concert for a Cure will be partying it up from 7 to 10 p.m.Co-Chair Tyler Dawn and Hilary Kennedy along with Honorary Co-Chairs Stephanie and Travis Hollman have not only arranged for Jenny Anchondo to handle the emcee duties, they’ve also … [Read more...] about The “Eye” Of North Texas Will Be Upon You At Leukemia Texas’ 7th Annual Concert For A Cure
JUST IN: Les Femmes Du Monde’s Woman Of The Year Fundraiser Date And Location Announced
Les Femmes du Monde President Martha Cox and Woman of the Year Chair Anne Sutherland have just revealed that the ink has dried on the contract for the fundraiser honoring Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott.Benefiting the Child Life Program at Children’s HealthSM Children’s Medical Center and the Global Young Leaders Program of the World Affairs Council of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Les Femmes Du Monde’s Woman Of The Year Fundraiser Date And Location Announced
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Ridefest
According to 2019 Ridefest Chair Lanee Grey,For 38 years, Equest has enhanced the lives of children and adults with diverse needs using horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted therapies. The life changing work that happens at Equest on a daily basis could not be possible without their amazing herd of therapy horses.As a volunteer, I have been there to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Ridefest
Andy Stern To Receive DFW Hospital Council’s 71st Annual Distinguished Health Service Award
The Distinguished Health Service Award given out by the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council has gone to some pretty impressive people over the years, including the likes of T. Boone Pickens, Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, and Margot and Ross Perot Sr. And, this year will be no exception, as the award recognizing "important friends" of North Texas hospitals and healthcare will go to … [Read more...] about Andy Stern To Receive DFW Hospital Council’s 71st Annual Distinguished Health Service Award