When the late Bum Bright’s name comes up in conversation, most folks immediately think of his tenure as “owner” of the Dallas Cowboys (1984 to 1989). But for those who remember the days when the Texas A&M graduate was making deals and raising funds for friends like the late Texas Gov. Bill Clements, Bum was the real stuff, not just a writer’s idea of a Texas legend. He … [Read more...] about Bum Bright Family’s Legacy Of Giving Continues With A $7.5M Gift For Children’s Medical Center Plano’s Expansion
Pediatric care
JUST IN: Amanda Dillard Shufeldt To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund’s “Color Out Cancer” Gala
Amanda Shufeldt may have been born in Little Rock and graduated from Vanderbilt, but as soon as she could, she landed in Dallas. The reason was to earn her JD/MBA from SMU’s Dedman School of Law. It was while juggling torts, contracts and moot court classes that she met her Stanford graduate/future husband Charlie Shufeldt. They're a perfect example of why it's a real plus to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amanda Dillard Shufeldt To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund’s “Color Out Cancer” Gala
MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
According to 3rdgraders and best friends Ellison Ambrose and Anna Tobin, “Our wish for the holidays is that everyone would give to our donation drive for the babies helped by Community Partners of Dallas. “We started this collection last year over our winter break from school when we were having a Facetime playdate. We decided we wanted to do something that helped babies, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Community Partners Of Dallas’ Drive For Babies
2021 Is Going Out Like An Unruly Brat And Welcoming 2022 With A Cold Shoulder
From the pandemic up-and-down surges to the February Freezer, 2021 is likely a year that most North Texans have put away in the YBTF (Year Best To Forget) file. But it appears that the rough-and-tumble year isn’t bowing out gracefully. According to weather guessers, the final hours of 2021 (aka New Year’s Eve) have all the ingredients for a memorable time. Friday will … [Read more...] about 2021 Is Going Out Like An Unruly Brat And Welcoming 2022 With A Cold Shoulder
JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
Leading up to the new year, NorthPark Center’s Ambassador Class of 2022 has just been announced. Representing 12 non-profits, the 2022 Ambassadors include four women (Susan Farris, Nancy Gopez, Kris Johnson and Amanda Dillard Shufeldt) who are chairing major fundraisers in the year to come, as well as two former Dallas Cowboys. Made up of prominent individuals who are known … [Read more...] about JUST IN: NorthPark’s 2022 Ambassadors Are Revealed To Raise Awareness And Funds
MySweetWishList: Dec My Room
According to Dec My Room Dallas Executive Director Karen Michlewicz, "My wish this season is to have the continued support of the Dallas community to sponsor a room for a child spending the holidays in the hospital. Our mission to decorate rooms for pediatric patients who are admitted into the hospital for greater than three weeks is never more important than during … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dec My Room
MySweetWishList: Children’s Health
According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “Throughout the last two years, children have experienced more mental health stress than ever before due to pandemic-related social isolation, academic challenges and other stressors. "According to the recently released 2021 Children’s Health Beyond ABC report, in 2020, emergency rooms saw a 24 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Health
MySweetWishList: Jewel Charity Ball
According to 2020 and 2021 Jewel Charity Volunteer President Michelle Marlow, “COVID-19 truly affected our ability to raise funds for Cook Children’s to the extent in which we are used to and the patients rely on us to provide. “The largest fundraiser that we have is our annual Jewel Charity Ball and the raffle and silent auction that takes place at the Ball. "The Ball … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Jewel Charity Ball
Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
Back in 1941, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney amazed moviegoers with their spunk and ability in "Babes On Broadway" to rally their friends to create a production to send orphaned children on a country holiday. Today North Texas' version of Garland and Rooney pulled off a 21st century version at AMC NorthPark 15 to help pediatric patients at Children's Health. In just 11 days, … [Read more...] about Ella Kate Nayfa And Barrett Gibbins Rallied Teens Helping Teens For “Movie With A Mission”
NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
With the weather and air traffic being so sketchy, NorthPark’s Santa has decided to stay put at the North Pole. After all, that trek from the North Pole to NorthPark is quite a daily commute. But after 33 years of generations of children wanting to share their wishes with the legendary Saint Nicholas, he just couldn’t let the munchkins down. So, thanks to NorthPark … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Santa Is Virtually On Board For A Return Of A Season Of Giving To Benefit Children’s Health
JUST IN: Plans Announced For 2022 Room To Grow After A Two-Year COVID Hiatus
As North Texans are emerging from the COVID Coma, they are rip roaring to get back in fundraising action. Already underway are 2022 Room To Grow Co-Chairs Dawn Greiner and Terra Najork, who have locked down Wednesday, April 6 for the Dec My Room Dallas fundraiser. It will be returning to the Neiman Marcus Courtyard at NorthPark Center to “enhance the lives of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For 2022 Room To Grow After A Two-Year COVID Hiatus