In North Texas fundraising circles, it seems like everybody knows one of the Krauses. There’s David Krause, whose resume includes fundraising for Baylor Health Care System Foundation (1987-1995), Children’s Medical Center of Dallas (1996 to 2005) and Parkland Hospital Foundation (2005 to 2019), where he led the $150M campaign. And there’s his wife, Cynthia Krause, who has been … [Read more...] about Baylor Foundation VP Cynthia Krause Knows All-Too-Well The Danger Of Postponing A Mammogram
Breast cancer
2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
October in these parts is known for the State Fair, Texas-OU, Cattle Baron’s Ball, Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness. Regarding that last one, North Texas has been a recognized leader is spreading the word and raising the funds in battling the disease. In addition to the one-day Komen Dallas More Than Pink Walk, Baylor Scott and White Dallas Foundation is providing stories … [Read more...] about 2021 Celebrating Women’s Email Series Is “Here For You” In The Battle Against Breast Cancer
Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
Another healthcare group has decided to reschedule its major fall fundraiser to the spring. Methodist Health System Foundation was to honor Linda and Mitch Hart with its Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award on Friday, October 1. But the call was made to postpone it to Friday, April 8, at the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. According to Foundation President Jim … [Read more...] about Rescheduled: Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Dinner
A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
"Turning lemons into lemonade” means transforming a not-so-great situation into a grand occasion. In the case of Lindalyn Bennett Adams, she turned lemons into lemon pie, with folks lining up for second helpings. If Lindalyn were to read the above description, she’d laugh that funny giggle, take a deep breath and with a twinkle in her eyes scoff at the idea that she had done … [Read more...] about A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
Another very tough decision has been days in the making. But it’s not all bad news and perfectly understandable. 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell along with their Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi based the call on the fact that “ during this past month, Baylor Scott And White Health has been closely monitoring the recent … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Cancellation Is Not All Bad News
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
According to Cancer Strongher Founder Heidi Slansky, “I am Heidi Slansky, founder of Cancer Strongher, a volunteer-run nonprofit started in 2018. I am also breast cancer survivor, so overseeing a nonprofit that helps keep female cancer survivors ‘fight ready’ is a cause literally near and dear to my heart. “Cancer Strongher allows female survivors of all cancers to take … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
Great news to start the week! 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell, Underwriting Chair/sisters-in-law Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi and Honorary Co-Chairs Gene Jones, Charlotte Jones, Karen Jones and Lori Jones have sent word that Tom Thumb and Albertsons Companies Foundation will return as presenting sponsor for the 22nd annual fundraising luncheon … [Read more...] about Tom Thumb And Albertsons Companies Foundation To Return as 2021 Celebrating Women Luncheon Presenting Sponsor
JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
It was just seven years ago when Dr. Bobby B. Lyle was having a jolly good time being the recipient of Methodist Health System Foundation's 2014 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award. Besides being the evening’s honoree, he was thoroughly enjoying his two friends, Linda and Mitch Hart, at the podium with “little Bobby.” There the ever buttoned-up Mitch had a monkey (aka Little … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award To Honor Linda And Mitch Hart
JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
Like in any business, there are families that pass along their talents and interests down through the generations. In the entertainment industry such dynasties include names like Huston, Barrymore, Fonda, Howard, Douglas, Bridges and Arquette. That last name may surprise some folks, but the Arquette family roots reach back to vaudevillian Charles Arquette, whose son (Clifford … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Award-Winner Patricia Arquette To Serve As 22nd Annual Celebrating Women’s Featured Speaker
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon And Elizabeth Gambrell Reveal Details For the Annual Luncheon
Despite it being April Fool’s Day, Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell aren’t fooling around today. Besides having law degrees, cute husbands and adorable kids, they’re co-chairing the 2021 Celebrating Women’s Luncheon to battle breast cancer. Joining Marybeth and Elizabeth in the effort to create awareness and funding for breast cancer research and treatment is a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon And Elizabeth Gambrell Reveal Details For the Annual Luncheon
Son Of A Third Grade Dropout Rick Rigsby To Keynote Just Say YES’ Hybrid 11th Annual Celebration
You might have seen Rick Rigsby around town. Perhaps at the grocery? Or, perhaps at a country music concert? Or maybe on social media? In a crowd he seems like just any other fellow, but his life story is one that separates him from the others. Rick was born in San Francisco, the son of a cook-father who'd dropped out of school in the third grade to work on the family farm. … [Read more...] about Son Of A Third Grade Dropout Rick Rigsby To Keynote Just Say YES’ Hybrid 11th Annual Celebration