According to Outlive Yourself Foundation President Tara Storch, “Organ donation and transplantation doesn’t get a lot of attention during the holiday season. Today, there are 113,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list and receiving the gift of life is at the top of their Christmas list. There are also countless donor families missing their loved ones at the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Outlive Yourself Foundation
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Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
On the evening of Wednesday, September 4, Methodist Health System Foundation President Jim Johnston was talking with former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings at a patron party in the middle of The Library of Kathy and Harlan Crow. The reason Rawlings, Johnston and other guests were gathered in the library: the 61st Dallas mayor had been selected to receive the foundation's 2019 Robert … [Read more...] about Robert S. Folsom Leadership Award Patron Party Lauds Mike Rawlings, ‘The Best Mayor We’ve Ever Had’
JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
Despite a full plate of activities including arrangements for its 100th anniversary celebration in three years and the current renovation of the Hall of State, the Dallas Historical Society team has lined up the 2019 Award For Excellence recipients. The class of 2019 will be include the following: Arts Leadership - Joan Davidow, supporter of local … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Historical Society’s 2019 Awards For Excellence Recipients Announced
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Runway Report
The mother-daughter co-chairing team of AB Aston and Annalee Aston provided facts and fashions for KidneyTexas Inc.'s 2018 Runway Report at Brook Hollow on Thursday, September 27. With noted area medical experts in the crowd of more than 300, emcee Scott Murray surprised some guests that more people die annually from kidney disease than breast cancer, prostate cancer and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Runway Report
Baylor Scott And White Uterus Transplant And Obstetric Teams Provide Updated Information On Successful Births
It’s not the most comfortable subject, but for around 200 guests it was the subject du jour on Monday, April 30 at the Dallas Country Club. The subject — uterine transplants. It had been discussed by Dr. Giuliano Testa back in 2015 , at the quarterly meeting of the Baylor Medical Center Foundation quarterly meeting. But the discussion only hinted at what Baylor Scott And … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Uterus Transplant And Obstetric Teams Provide Updated Information On Successful Births
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
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
While the Tootsies fashions took centerstage at the KidneyTexas Inc.’ Runway Report on Tuesday, September 26, at Brook Hollow, the scene stealers were stories of people like KidneyTexas Inc. President Andrea Alcorn's mother, McKamy Tiner, Luncheon Co-Chair Christine Martin and a young fella named Vinny Trezza and his mother Melissa Trezza, whose lives have changed thanks to … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report
Baylor University Medical Center At Dallas And Baylor Health Care System Foundation Are Breaking Great News For Women
There’s a whole lot of celebrating going on over at Baylor University Medical Center (BMUC) at Dallas and Baylor Health Care System Foundation. First, the national media reported this morning that BUMC Dr. Giuliano Testa had surgically transplanted four uteruses in women who want to have children but had been born without a uterus. It was just a year ago that Giuliano told … [Read more...] about Baylor University Medical Center At Dallas And Baylor Health Care System Foundation Are Breaking Great News For Women
Callier Cares Luncheon Honors Stuart Bumpas And Reveals Results From Research And Development For The Hearing Impaired
Brook Hollow was jammed on Tuesday, April 19, for the Callier Center’s Callier Cares. In the Oak Room, where the VIP reception was being held, a lucky few were telling tales of the Sweetheart Ball chaired by Perot sisters Nancy Perot, Suzanne McGee, Carolyn Rathjen and Katherine Reeves the previous Saturday at Brook Hollow. It was one of those nights when the younger members … [Read more...] about Callier Cares Luncheon Honors Stuart Bumpas And Reveals Results From Research And Development For The Hearing Impaired
Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members Learn That Uterine Transplants Are Possible
On Wednesday, September 16, it was a coming together of the old guard and the newbies for the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. After an orientation of the new kids-on-the-block, all convened for lunch and a discussion of the topic of the day. After Patient Navigator Stacey Webb gave the invocation, she recalled a … [Read more...] about Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members Learn That Uterine Transplants Are Possible
“Survivor”‘s Jeff Probst Will Be On Hand For Taylor’s Gift
When it comes to TV shows, the ultimate survivor is Jeff Probst, host of CBS’s “Survivor.” No matter how gut-wrenching the challenges or the final decision, he still manages to be cool, calm and charming. He’s going to bring all those C’s to Trinity Groves on Thursday, November 5, for the Taylor’s Gift Foundation's "Outlive Yourself Awards." According to newly appointed … [Read more...] about “Survivor”‘s Jeff Probst Will Be On Hand For Taylor’s Gift