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
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The Heart Of Collin County – Heart Fest Is Back On With Robert Earl Keen, Black Car Service And A Crestful Of Fundraising
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
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
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
October 26 Update: Going Virtual Instead Of Traditional In-Person, In-Person And Rescheduled
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
The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
After months of adapting to the new world order of COVID-19 restrictions, the American Heart Association - North Texas is undertaking a fundraiser that promises fun and fundraising safely — The Heart Of Collin County - Heart Fest. Scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 8, at Crest Cadillac/Infiniti/Volvo in Frisco, it’s only right that Crest’s kingpin Mike Brosin and … [Read more...] about The Heart Of Collin County Is Going To “Infiniti” Via Black Limos For A “Keen” Evening
Heart Attacks And Strokes Don’t Go On Vacation During A Pandemic
With all the worries about the virus cousins (i.e., COVID-19 and the flu), there are other health issues that can’t be ignored. Texas Health Resources' and UT Southwestern Medical Center's Southwestern Health Resources has pointed out that “heart attacks and strokes don’t stop during a pandemic.” According to the American College of Cardiology’s CardioSmart, the symptoms … [Read more...] about Heart Attacks And Strokes Don’t Go On Vacation During A Pandemic
American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
For about 25 years Melissa Cameron’s been putting the “fun” in fundraising. In addition to volunteer positions as a board member for Big Thought, Family Place Partners and Launchability plus being a Cattle Baroness for many years, she joined the ranks of nonprofit professionals. As Melissa describes herself, “I’m just one of the many nonprofit behind-the-scenes, want-to-do … [Read more...] about American Heart Association DFW Executive Director Melissa Cameron Made The Recent Heart Walk Her Swan Song
North Texas Giving Day Booster: BIND
Membership, meaningful work, and peer relationships drive every gear at BIND, The Brain Injury Network of Dallas. What does this mean, exactly? BIND serves more than 100 survivors of traumatic brain injury, stroke and brain cancer annually in Plano through a program model referred to as “Clubhouse.” At BIND, survivors are considered Members, not medical patients, and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: BIND
Kate And Eric Sudol Bring The Third Annual Collin County Heart Ball To The New Omni Frisco Hotel At The Star For Grazing, Auction And Dancing
Eric Sudol has no need for GPS to find his way to the Dallas Cowboys Star Complex in Frisco. As the Dallas Cowboys’ VP of Corporate Partnership Sales and Services, he‘s an old hand for the 91-acre campus that includes the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters, an indoor practice field, restaurants, offices and the brand new Omni Frisco Hotel. So, when Eric and his wife, Kate … [Read more...] about Kate And Eric Sudol Bring The Third Annual Collin County Heart Ball To The New Omni Frisco Hotel At The Star For Grazing, Auction And Dancing
There’s No Messing Around When Dealing With Strokes
Say the word, “stroke.” Some will immediately fall back on their days at Camp Longhorn when they paddled their way across Inks Lake. Some will think about their cat’s favorite relationship with its human owner. But for way-far-too many, the word is like a lightning flash to the spine changing the world that they’ve known and throwing their family and friends into a universe of … [Read more...] about There’s No Messing Around When Dealing With Strokes