Just minutes ago it was announced at Nancy and Jeremy Halbreich's home that The Moody Foundation has provided a $15M gift for Parkland's new "Moody Breast Health Center."According to The Moody Foundation Chair/Executive Director Francie Moody-Dahlberg, "For thousands of patients per year, the Moody Breast Health Center will speed up the time between screening, diagnosis … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts $15M For Parkland’s New Comprehensive Breast Center
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2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy
Just a couple of hours after stormy clouds past through the area on Tuesday, April 3, the 2018 Celebrating Women supporters were gathering at Amy and Corey Prestidge’s home. Alas, Amy wasn’t on hand when the doors opened. She was doing carpool duty.Still the ladies like Claire Emanuelson, Leslie Diers, Margo Goodwin, Emilynn Wilson, Beth Thoele, Lisa Longino, Pam … [Read more...] about 2018 Celebrating Women Committee Kick-Offed Plans For Annual Luncheon With Breast Cancer Rock Star Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy
Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues
In New Orleans, Tuesday, February 13, was Fat Tuesday. In North Texas, it was petite blonde philanthropist Nancy Dedman’s birthday… and not just any birthday. She was making 90 look terrific at the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board’s quarterly luncheon at the Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. So, naturally there was cake at the tables that served two purposes — King … [Read more...] about Baylor Medical Center Foundation’s Quarterly Luncheon Topic Dealt With Living A Good Life When Facing A Serious Health Issues
2018 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show’s “Sculpting For A Cure” Felt Right At Home Among NorthPark Center’s Artwork
The battle line against leukemia and lymphoma moved north of downtown Dallas on Thursday, February 8. Instead of years past at the Anatole and the Meyerson, the St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show took over a couple of sizable courts at NorthPark Center to benefit the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society of North Texas.With the event's theme — "Sculpting For A Cure" … [Read more...] about 2018 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show’s “Sculpting For A Cure” Felt Right At Home Among NorthPark Center’s Artwork
JUST IN: Pat McEvoy And Michal Powell To Co-Chair 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Shelle Sills As Underwriting Chair
Last week it was announced that Pat McEvoy would chair the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball. While some might want to rest up before taking on the responsibility to raise millions of dollars for Dallas children's nonprofits, Pat is not your typical gal.It was just announced that Pat and Michal Powell will co-chair Baylor Health Care System Foundation's 2018 Celebrating … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Pat McEvoy And Michal Powell To Co-Chair 2018 Celebrating Women Luncheon With Shelle Sills As Underwriting Chair
1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon
Editor's warning: This post is a very long one, but it's worth the read. So, settle back to find out why the 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon was one of the most memorable get togethers of the year.It depended on your age when it came to Jamie Lee Curtis. Those with decades on their meters remembered her as the darling daughter of Hollywood’s golden age couple of Janet Leigh … [Read more...] about 1,300 People Had A “Hinge” Experience By “Connecting” With New BFF Jamie Lee Curtis At The Celebrating Women Luncheon
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon
Guests at Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon on Thursday, October 26, at the Hilton Anatole had more to celebrate than raising mega funds for breast cancer. They discovered a new BFF — guest speaker Jamie Lee Curtis.While some admitted that they had had no preconceived ideas about the day’s program chaired by Tucker Enthoven, they left … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery: 2017 Celebrating Women Luncheon
Thanks To Beautiful Weather, Celebrating Women Patrons Partied Outdoors As Well As Indoors At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Home
Tuesday, October 24, should have been designated “patron night.” With the Dallas Historical Society’s “Award of Excellence Luncheon” patrons at Mary McDermott Cook’s hilltop nest in west Dallas and The Senior Source’s “Spirit of Generations” at Kathy and Larry Helms’ Park Cities home, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s “Celebrating Women” held forth north of town at … [Read more...] about Thanks To Beautiful Weather, Celebrating Women Patrons Partied Outdoors As Well As Indoors At Cameron And Clay Smith’s Home
Go Ahead, Stay Toasty And Donate Without Guilt Saturday Morning
Mother Nature had been threatening for days to be part of the triple-doozy walks/runs benefiting breast cancer and diabetes throughout the area Saturday morning. Honestly, there are just times when you don’t want the old gal to be there. But sure enough, she announced that she was indeed showing up with her cold-shoulder temps. Yipes! Just as a preamble, she sent sleet to the … [Read more...] about Go Ahead, Stay Toasty And Donate Without Guilt Saturday Morning
Three-Way Collision Of Walking/Running Fundraisers Slated For October 28 With Two Benefiting Breast Cancer Research
There’s gonna be a heck of lot of walking in North Texas on Saturday, October 28. That morning there will three separate walks/run raising funds for nonprofits.At 8 a.m. Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s 2017 Healthy Harvest Fun Walk/5K Run and Expo will be taking place at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center to raise money to “support programs and initiatives for … [Read more...] about Three-Way Collision Of Walking/Running Fundraisers Slated For October 28 With Two Benefiting Breast Cancer Research
Susan G. Komen’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Lives Saved Thanks To A Deathbed Promise
In 1977 33-year-old Suzy Goodman Komen learned she had breast cancer. At that time those two words were verboten in polite company. Too often patients diagnosed with the disease shared the news, their fears and their struggle with the immediate family and perhaps extremely close friends. It was almost treated like a scandal. Susie undertook the treatments with her kid sister … [Read more...] about Susan G. Komen’s 35th Anniversary Luncheon Celebrated The Lives Saved Thanks To A Deathbed Promise