The private grand opening for the Center for BrainHealth's new Brain Performance Institute building off Mockingbird Lane felt like a who's who gathering of Dallas' philanthropic, civic, and business leaders. There were Debbie and Jim Francis (she's the center's board chair), Laura and Tom Leppert, Richard C. Benson, Lyda Hill, Brent Christopher, Barbara and Don Daseke, Sally … [Read more...] about A Private Gala Toasts Center for BrainHealth’s New Brain Performance Institute Building
Trauma
Grovel Alert: Patriot Party’s Colors Of Courage
Patriots Party’s Colors of Courage Co-Chairs Laura and Dennis Moon have just sent word that tickets for the dinner, dancing and auction benefiting the Housing Crisis Center on Friday, November 3, are getting scarce.Perhaps it’s because along with Honorary Co-Chairs Connie and Denny Carreker, Laura and Dennis have moved the fundraiser to the Bush Institute with retired … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: Patriot Party’s Colors Of Courage
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon List Of Highland Park Village Merchants Participating In The Annual Fundraiser Revealed
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele just revealed the list of Highland Park Village merchants for the Equest fundraiser “Reins of Hope” at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 3.Six of 'em are returning with the latest fashions of the season — Carolina Herrera, Escada, Etro, Hadleigh’s, Lela Rose and Market. Joining the veteran … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon List Of Highland Park Village Merchants Participating In The Annual Fundraiser Revealed
Canine Companions For Independence Graduation At Kinkeade Campus Changed Lives For Both Humans And Their New BFF
May is filled with graduations and that applies to pooches as well as youngsters. On Friday, May 5, Canine Companions for Independence held a graduation ceremony at its Canine Companions for Independence Kinkeade Campus at the Baylor Scott and White Health facilities in Irving. It was overflowing with humans like Jan Rees-Jones with Susan McSherry, Baylor Animal Assisted … [Read more...] about Canine Companions For Independence Graduation At Kinkeade Campus Changed Lives For Both Humans And Their New BFF
Update On Kristina Bowman
Inquiries have been flooding in about the status of photographer Kristina Bowman, who took a nasty spill Saturday morning at The Dallas Opera First Night after party.Short answer: As of this afternoon, she is at Presbyterian Hospital in Hamon Tower following surgery on Wednesday.Long answer: Kristina was taken to Baylor’s ER Saturday morning, where the staff said the … [Read more...] about Update On Kristina Bowman
Dr. Karen McClard And Michael Hefton Discussed Trauma Treatments For Children At The Children’s Trust Luncheon
To be a parent nowadays is to take on one of the most daunting responsibilities around.And it should be. Forget the Beaver Cleaver days when a chocolate-chip cookie or a pat on the head solved all the world's problems.On Tuesday, September 15, The Children’s Trust had nearly 60 guests for lunch and a session with Dr. Karen McClard, who had herself been a patient at … [Read more...] about Dr. Karen McClard And Michael Hefton Discussed Trauma Treatments For Children At The Children’s Trust Luncheon
A Gentle Reminder: Hot Dogs Shouldn’t Be Found In Grocery Store Parking Lots
Somehow Dallas bypassed a slow easing into summer and went directly to the hot zone. Unfortunately that warp speed to hot temperatures has evidently resulted in some brain cells being fried. One example took place Sunday at a grocery store in Old Town.It started at 2:55 p.m. when a lovely lady — let's call her Breezy Brenda — departed her car for the store. No big deal … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Hot Dogs Shouldn’t Be Found In Grocery Store Parking Lots
MySweetWishList: Sons Of The Flag
According to Sons of the Flag Founder/President/CEO Ryan “Birdman” Parrott,“The mission of Sons of the Flag is to provide assistance to military, civilian, and first-responders who have been burned. Sons of the Flag is proud to support the Parkland Health and Hospital System Burn Center here in Dallas. The Parkland Burn Center is one of the largest civilian burn units … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Sons Of The Flag
Methodist Dallas Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Tower Opens To Provide State-Of-The-Art Trauma And Critical Care
It’s been a long time coming, but the Charles A. Sammons Trauma and Critical Care Tower officially opened Thursday, July 24, with balloons, boldfacers and the best emergency facility south of the Trinity.With a ladder extended from a Dallas fire truck out front, guests were greeted at the East Colorado entrance with a jazz band and escorted to elevators to the sixth floor. … [Read more...] about Methodist Dallas Medical Center’s Charles A. Sammons Tower Opens To Provide State-Of-The-Art Trauma And Critical Care
BrightER Campaign Was On Cloud 9 Celebrating Success With Super-Duper Heroes
There are those who think Eddie Deen’s is about as far south as Dallas goes. Their unfortunate luck. Dallas is much richer. Sure, there are the tree-covered hills of Kessler Park, the St. Philips incubator of tomorrow’s leaders, the Bishop Arts District, the future home of the HP Byron Nelson Championship and so much more.Among that last group is Methodist Dallas Medical … [Read more...] about BrightER Campaign Was On Cloud 9 Celebrating Success With Super-Duper Heroes