It's official! 2023 Runway Report Chair Venise Stuart and Honorary Chair Cindy Feld have finalized all the plans for the KidneyTexas Inc. fundraiser. They confirmed tonight at the invitation-only patron party in NorthPark's St. John salon that the fashion show and luncheon will take place at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Tuesday, September 26, with Jan Strimple coordinating the … [Read more...] about 2023 Runway Report Nears The Big Day With Fashions, Awards And Tonight’s Patron Party
Transplants
JUST IN: Paige Anderson Named Executive Director Of Taylor’s Gift Foundation
As painful as it is to lose a loved one, there's a moment when the deceased's family rises above their loss to help another family. That's when the gut-wrenching decision is made to donate their loved one's organs, eyes and/or tissue to help another. In many cases, the recipient is a total stranger. It was just announced that Paige Anderson has assumed the role of … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Paige Anderson Named Executive Director Of Taylor’s Gift Foundation
JUST IN: 2024 Gift Of Life Gala To Celebrate Baylor Scott And White Transplant Institute’s 40th Anniversary
The loss of a loved one is an incredible challenge for family and friends. The void of their laughter, teasing and absence at special occasions hits nerves that had never been touched. But for a few they pull themselves together realizing that their loss is not total. They can help others with the gift of transplant. That gut-wrenching decision became all too real for … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2024 Gift Of Life Gala To Celebrate Baylor Scott And White Transplant Institute’s 40th Anniversary
MySweetCharity Opportunity: KidneyTexas Inc. Fashion Show And Luncheon
According to KidneyTexas Inc. Fashion Show and Luncheon Co-Chair Regina Bruce, “On Wings of Hope and Transformation…. that is the theme of the KidneyTexas Inc. 2022 The Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show being held on Tuesday, October 25. “Kidney disease impacts roughly 20 million Americans today. In Texas, there are more than 30,000 people on dialysis and 4,000 … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: KidneyTexas Inc. Fashion Show And Luncheon
2022 KidneyTexas Runway Report Luncheon Honorees, Beneficiaries And Other Details Revealed
2022 KidneyTexas President Donna Arp Weitzman and The Runway Report 2022 Luncheon Co-Chairs Regina Bruce and Carla Russo have finalized details for the fundraiser on Tuesday, October 25, at the Meyerson Symphony Center. In addition to Jeanne and George Lewis serving at honorary co-chairs, this year’s honorees will include Dr. Goran Klintmalm receiving the Everson Walls … [Read more...] about 2022 KidneyTexas Runway Report Luncheon Honorees, Beneficiaries And Other Details Revealed
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Plans And Leadership Announced
Usually KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Luncheon and Fashion Show is held in the end of September, but this year KidneyTexas President Donna Weitzman decided to move it to the final week in October. Tuesday, October 25, to be exact. Like last year the event will return to the Meyerson Symphony Center with fashions provided by Tootsies under the direction of Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Plans And Leadership Announced
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
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Parkinson Voice Project
According to Parkinson Voice Project Continuing Education And Digital Media Coordinator Katy Graves, “An estimated 12,000 individuals are living with Parkinson's Disease in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and ninety percent are likely to experience difficulty with speaking. Left untreated, speech issues can develop into life-threatening swallowing complications. “Parkinson … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Parkinson Voice Project
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation Marketing Communications and Foundation VP Kirsten Gappelberg, “The Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation was established to help fulfill the mission of Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA). And to put it simply, we save lives. Our Foundation supports organ donor families with programming and care as they join our … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation volunteer/transplant recipient Heather Kagel, “I learned about Southwest Transplant Alliance as I was preparing from my lung transplant in 2019. I owe my life to organ donation. “Thanks to a kind organ donor and their selfless family, I was able to receive a double lung transplant in October 2019. Without this life … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
MySweetEssential: Southwest Transplant Alliance
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance President/CEO Patti Niles, Have you ever considered that whether an organization was deemed “essential” or not has never come up before the age of COVID? Organ and tissue donation is an essential corner of healthcare that saves lives. Not only for the recipient of the life-saving or life-enhancing gift – but for the family left … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: Southwest Transplant Alliance