According to Osteosarcoma Institute Development Manager Vivian Laws, “When Highland Park High School alum Willie Tichenor was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in 2003, he asked his parents to help find new and less-toxic treatments for others fighting the most common form of childhood bone cancer. “Sadly, new treatments didn’t come soon enough for Willie, and he passed away in … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Osteosarcoma Institute
Pediatric cancer
POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) hasn’t put the brakes on its upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala. It’s just shifted gears. According to Gala Co-Chair Jenice Dunayer, “This has weighed on our hearts and minds throughout these past few weeks. After consulting with the WOKC executive committee and board of directors and out of respect for our beneficiary, the decision has … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala
MySweetOpportunity: Angels Among Us
According to Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer Executive Director Leslie Ficke, “To commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during the month of September, Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer will hold its second annual ‘Angels Among Us’ Dallas campaign co-chaired by Jenny Saphier and Chad Barrett. This initiative will help spread awareness and support for Clayton … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Angels Among Us
Panda Cares Tour Bus Made The Rounds Serving Up Gourmet Cookies And A Yummy Check At Our Children’s House
There’s been a new "food truck" making the rounds yesterday and today. It first showed up at Klyde Warren Park yesterday at 1 p.m. and its arrival caused some of the other truckers to wonder if the new food-on-wheels with a ginormous fortune cookie on top was gonna start serving up Orange Chicken and Beijing Beef. After all, it had all the looks of a food truck, complete with a … [Read more...] about Panda Cares Tour Bus Made The Rounds Serving Up Gourmet Cookies And A Yummy Check At Our Children’s House
WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
Mother Nature has been having a fit of a time trying to get the weather right for North Texans. First, she drenched the area with rain accompanied by lightning and thunder for weeks. Then on Wednesday, June 9, the old gal replaced the wet stuff with rising temperatures and humidity that made North Texas steam like Houston. But even these muggy conditions didn’t stop the Wipe … [Read more...] about WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn
JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
Hot off the presses, or perhaps it should be hot off the patio of Museum Tower, the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Celebration Gala plans were just announced at the high-rise, with sponsorship surprises at every turn. There was no doubt that the gala's goal was to make money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founded by Cindy Brinker four decades ago. But Announcement Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up
How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
With the recent announcement that ATP was bringing back world-championship tennis to North Texas in February for its Dallas Open, it triggered some memories of the area’s connection with the sport back in the 1970s. In addition to Lamar Hunt’s World Championship of Tennis finals that had the ultimate in men’s tennis like Jimmy Connor, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Rod Laver and a … [Read more...] about How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
Children’s Health’s Red Balloon League Is Recruiting Team Members For Upcoming Cape Day
While the past year may have put a spotlight on heroes who stepped up in the pandemic battle to provide healthcare, food, shelter and comfort, North Texas is no stranger to such selfless types. One group that has gained national recognition and become a pride of joy is Children’s Health. From the highly trained medical experts and researchers, compassionate volunteers, generous … [Read more...] about Children’s Health’s Red Balloon League Is Recruiting Team Members For Upcoming Cape Day
9th Annual Legacy of Love To Fashionably Fundraise On The Catwalk With Safety In Mind
Despite the mask mandate being lifted today, North Texas fundraisers are still proceeding cautiously. That is especially true with the events benefiting healthcare services and programs. For instance, the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Plano will hold its Legacy of Love Benefit and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. But it will be presented … [Read more...] about 9th Annual Legacy of Love To Fashionably Fundraise On The Catwalk With Safety In Mind
Jamie O’Banion Continues Her Commitment To Children’s Cancer Fund By Joining Its Advisory Board
Starting a year ago this month, the pandemic started its onslaught throughout the world. Despite it making front-page news daily, medical professionals, researchers and patients had to juggle COVID-19 with the challenge of other, already ongoing health problems. One of those was pediatric cancer. Even before COVID-19 made the scene, children's cancer was a double-edged … [Read more...] about Jamie O’Banion Continues Her Commitment To Children’s Cancer Fund By Joining Its Advisory Board
JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020
Santa just sent a note. Instead of taking it easy to recover from his Christmas around-the-world deliveries, it seems that he and the elves have been adding up all the results from Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Health for Holiday 2020 with the NorthPark Center elves. The old bearded fellow wrote that he was amazed to see the numbers in spite of the COVID-19 restrictions. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: More Than $130,000 Results from Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Health For Holiday 2020