My Sweet Charity

An Ongoing Conversation For the Good Of Dallas

Alzheimer's/dementia

A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas

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From The Senior Source President/CEO Stacey Paddock Malcolmson, “Despite our varying missions, non-profits face similar issues. One that is top of mind for many of us is how to engage the next generation of leaders. Given the population The Senior Source serves, making a connection with younger individuals can prove even more challenging. “Enter BvB Dallas. Entirely … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … BvB Dallas

Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 AWARE Affair’s Celebrate The Moment

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Just a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving on Friday November 9, Tavia and Clark Hunt opened their home for AWARE President Sharon Ballew to reveal the plans for the organization's annual fundraiser, Celebrate the Moments. In addition to telling the details of the spring event, there was a touching story about one of the co-chair's personal experience in dealing with her … [Read more...] about Plans Revealed At Tavia And Clark Hunt’s Home For 2019 AWARE Affair’s Celebrate The Moment

MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

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According Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, “Recently, with the help of our caretakers we were able to get my 90-year old mother and her wheelchair to Santa’s workshop, and have her join me on Santa’s lap for a photograph. Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago by Dr. Roger Rosenberg.   While it was a lighthearted moment, that experience … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability

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Helping Restore Ability has been serving the North Texas region for 41 years. As a long time participant in North Texas Giving Day, we understand the benefit of a single day on which North Texans engage and support each other. It is this same culture of giving that is seen in the attendants that serve our disabled clients every day. Helping Restore Ability provides in-home … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Helping Restore Ability

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

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According to Triumph Over Alzheimer Founder Leslie Ann Crozier, In January of 2017, Harvard University’s Dr. Rudy Tanzi, in Forbes magazine, said “Alzheimer’s will be the biggest epidemic in medical history. I’m shocked that people are not panicked about what this disease is going to do to the country.” Ten months later, in the same publication, Dr. Tanzi asserted that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute

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There was a sizeable turnout at the George W. Bush Institute May 7 for the Triumph Over Alzheimer's Forum and Dinner. In fact, at least 275 tickets were sold for the special evening. The robust result meant that Leslie Ann Crozier's startup nonprofit Triumph Over Alzheimer's—which aims to advance research into the irreversible brain disease—has come from out of nowhere to raise … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s Research ‘Rock Stars’ Star At Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Event At Bush Institute

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner

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When Leslie Ann Crozier rallied her troops for the first Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner on Monday, May 7, at the Bush Institute, it was an interesting mix of people to lean about the advancements in treating the disease. The evening included everyone from people who have had family members and friends suffer from the disease like Event Co-Chair Katherine Wynne and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner

JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser

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Triumph Over Alzheimer Founder Leslie Ann Crozier has just announced that the TOA 2018 Forum and Dinner that was held last month at the George W. Bush Institute will become an annual event and with good reason. The evening that boasted a symposium featuring Drs. Michael Hayden, Roger Rosenberg, and Rudy Tanzi discussing developments in the research and treatment of Alzheimer’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Netted $160,000 And Will Become An Annual Fundraiser

JUST IN: 2018-2019 Aware Leadership And Grant Recipients Announced

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The ladies of Aware have just revealed the plans for 2018. Leading the organization “dedicate to fighting Alzheimer’s disease” will be Sharon Ballew as president with the following slate of officers: Sue John as treasurer, Misty Keown as membership, Carol Stabler as secretary, Jolie Humphrey as corresponding secretary and Stacy Angel handling grant review. Sarah … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018-2019 Aware Leadership And Grant Recipients Announced

Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

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It was 30 years after Conrad Hilton opened his legendary Statler Hilton Hotel that Aware took up the battle against Alzheimer's in 1989. So, Aware President Venise Stuart and Aware Affair Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Josey Kennington picked the revitalized Statler for their annual fundraiser on Friday, April 13. And fitting the earlier life of The Statler, they arranged to … [Read more...] about Aware Affair Guests Warmed Up With Llamas, Heated Up Fundraising And Chilled Over Valets

Grovel Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner

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Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner Co-Chair Leslie Ann Crozier sent word that there are less than a baker’s dozen places left for Triumph Over Alzheimer’s on Monday at the Bush Institute. If you already have your reservations made, then check the health of your credit cards, because insiders reveal that Leslie Ann and Co-Chair Katherine Wynne have also come up … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner