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Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease

Nov 14, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea

Nov 11, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The Sweetheart Ball has no website, no social media, no office. What it has is a committee of women who have volunteered to raise millions of dollars for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some have had family members who have succumbed to the disease; others have had loved ones saved thanks to developments resulting from their fundraising … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea

JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee

Oct 12, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

2023 Sweetheart Ball Chair Amy Prestidge has just announced the new members of the organization that raises funds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. The new members include Jeanne Whitman Bobbitt, Diane Byrd, Claire Emanuelson and Lori Jones. Since being established in 1981 by Laura Bayoud Hunt, the Sweetheart Ball’s one-night, black-tie gala has provided … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Four New Members Join The 41-Year-Old Sweetheart Ball Committee

North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary

Sep 9, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Living for Zachary Marketing and Communications Manager Kendra Briscoe, “Each year in the United States, thousands of young people with their entire lives and futures ahead have their dreams cut short due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This silent killer affects seemingly healthy children of all ages and backgrounds, and is reported by Parent Heart Watch as the … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Living With Zachary

2021 Dallas Leaders For Life Class Has A Goal To Raise $150,000 For AHA By June 1

Apr 12, 2021 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The American Heart Association of Dallas isn’t waiting until its Côtes du Coeur on Saturday, August 21, to get the funds rolling in. Dallas Corporate and Commercial Banking for Texas EVP and head man Clint Bryant has assembled a group of people from all walks of professional to “make a lasting impact on the health of the Dallas community.” They are the advocate members of … [Read more...] about 2021 Dallas Leaders For Life Class Has A Goal To Raise $150,000 For AHA By June 1

The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising

Apr 8, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Jana and Mike Brosin don’t give up easily. And when it comes to the American Heart Association, it’s literally a cause dear to their hearts. When they had to postpone last November’s “The Heart of Collin County – Heart Fest” with Robert Earl Keen performing at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco complete with black car service due to COVID-19’s very tight restrictions, the … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising

A Gentle Reminder: The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time Approaches

Mar 10, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It may seem premature, but there is a reason to bring up this weekend’s Daylight Saving Time’s beginning. The reason is to provide a head start in preparing for the 2 a.m. on Sunday when clocks “spring forward” and everybody loses an hour of sleep. For some folks, it’s absolutely no big deal. But for others like those with medical conditions (i.e., dialysis, diabetics, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: The Beginning Of Daylight Saving Time Approaches

Go Red For Women Safely Continues Its Mission To Keep Women’s Hearts Healthy And Ticking

Jan 28, 2021 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

With February just around the corner, the two things that are guaranteed are St. Valentine’s Day and the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women. While St. V-Day sets hearts fluttering, Go Red wants to keep hearts healthy, especially among women. According to Dallas Go Red For Women Executive Leadership Team Chair Susan Wetzel, “Heart disease and stroke can affect … [Read more...] about Go Red For Women Safely Continues Its Mission To Keep Women’s Hearts Healthy And Ticking

JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed

Nov 7, 2020 10:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

If you had your “heart” set to raise funds for the American Heart Association – North Texas on Sunday at The Heart Of Collin County’s Heart Fest, pause. Organizers just sent word that “due to unforeseen circumstances, the rise in COVID-19 cases in North Texas and in conjunction with event leadership, we have made the decision to postpone this Sunday’s Collin County Heart … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunday’s Heart Fest Fundraiser For American Heart Association – North Texas Postponed

A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time [Finally] Ends

Oct 30, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

You can almost set a clock when COVID-19 invited itself into North Texas. It was the week that Daylight Saving Time kicked into place on Sunday, March 8. In addition to losing an hour of sleep, folks had to adjust to a dramatically different way of living and working. While the virus continues to be as friendly as the headless horseman, there is some good news coming … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Daylight Saving Time [Finally] Ends

October 26 Update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person, In-Person And Rescheduled

Oct 26, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

With COVID-19 battling with political candidates for headlines, North Texas nonprofits are still marching straight ahead with fundraising events. So far, there are changes in plans but no cancellations. Here’s today’s latest update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person Aspire's “Toast To Literacy” will be online on Thursday, October 29 Camp Sweeney’s … [Read more...] about October 26 Update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person, In-Person And Rescheduled

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