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Retina Foundation’s Monthly Series “Retina Scientist Hour” Kicks Off With A Focus On Pediatric Lazy Eye

Jan 18, 2021 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

As the baby boomers' accessory du jour is the “reader” glass wear, more serious optical issues are commanding attention and getting results from the advanced research. For instance, there's amblyopia that for nonprofessionals goes by the tag “lazy eye”. In addition to the appearance that the eyes are not aligned normally, it also affects the eyes’ vision. While people … [Read more...] about Retina Foundation’s Monthly Series “Retina Scientist Hour” Kicks Off With A Focus On Pediatric Lazy Eye

MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest

Dec 4, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to the Retina Foundation of the Southwest Board Chair Tia Tomlin, “Our research is not slowing down this holiday season and remains as critical as ever.” For 38 years, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest’s unwavering mission to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment has prevailed. The Retina Foundation provides … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Retina Foundation Of The Southwest

MySweetEssential: The Retina Foundation Of The Southwest

Aug 31, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Retina Foundation Of The Southwest  Medical Officer Director/CEO Karl Csaky, The Retina Foundation of the Southwest is an essential Dallas nonprofit whose mission is to prevent vision loss and restore sight through innovative research and treatment. The Retina Foundation is investigating solutions to eye diseases and conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), … [Read more...] about MySweetEssential: The Retina Foundation Of The Southwest

Saint QB Drew Brees Scored A Touchdown At Retina Foundation’s Visionary Luncheon

Jul 16, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

It was one of the first signs of a change in protocol for fundraising activities. When Retina Foundation of the Southwest held its Visionary Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Wednesday, March 4, there was a table at each of the entrances inside the Dallas Ballroom. On the table was a jumbo size pump container of hand sanitizer. Not everyone took advantage of the offer, but … [Read more...] about Saint QB Drew Brees Scored A Touchdown At Retina Foundation’s Visionary Luncheon

Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Got A Firsthand Look At Its 2020 Beneficiaries

Mar 3, 2020 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The 2020 Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of beneficiaries didn’t start off on a high note. While the clouds covered the area and the temperatures felt like the 30s had taken over, Craig Vogel's Savvy Transportation Services bus sought a place to park at Turtle Creek Village on the morning of Thursday, February 20. The usual spot was already filled with cars. While 53 had … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour Got A Firsthand Look At Its 2020 Beneficiaries

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour

Mar 2, 2020 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The day may have started off cold and cloudy on Thursday, February 20, for the Crystal Charity Ball bus tour of its 2020 beneficiaries, but it ended with the sun shining and committee members revved up to provide the needed $7,870,000. While the eight beneficiaries (Ability Connection, Catch Up and Read, Center for Vision Health, Children's Medical … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2020 Crystal Charity Ball Bus Tour

Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation

Feb 19, 2020 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Dallas native son Drew Brees is a guy every mother would love to have her kid bring home for supper. Instead, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest is bringing the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl-winning quarterback to lunch on Wednesday, March 4, for the 2020 Visionary Luncheon fundraiser. Set to settle down with Shelley Slater for a chat onstage at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about Visionary Luncheon To Score With Saints Quarterback Drew Brees Onstage For Retina Foundation

JUST IN: Texas Son/Saints QB Drew Brees Is Throwing A TD For 3rd Annual Visionary Luncheon

Jul 17, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Even the most diehard Dallas Cowboys’ fan has a soft spot in her/his heart for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. In addition to being Texas-born, Drew’s been a squeaky clean kind of guy. Why, he even joined the Saints for reasons that might have stymied his agent. After seeing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he and his wife Brittany Brees knew that they had found … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Son/Saints QB Drew Brees Is Throwing A TD For 3rd Annual Visionary Luncheon

Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon

Apr 2, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

While adorable little girls in sparkly cheerleader outfits with moms and backpacks filled the Dallas Omni Hotel lobby and the surrounding area on Friday, March 1, for the NCA All-Star Nationals, the escalators were taking the men in business suits and well coiffed ladies to the Trinity Ballroom. They were there not just to rally funds for the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, … [Read more...] about Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon

Dr. Karl Csaky Recalled Herbert Hunt’s Past Advice At Visionary Luncheon Patron Party

Mar 4, 2019 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

As the more than 50 guests attended the 2019 Visionary Luncheon patron party on Wednesday, February 6, the late Caroline Rose Hunt’s and Herbert Hunt’s children were carrying on the family support of the Retina Foundation’s mission to “prevent vision loss and resotring sight through innovative research and treatment.” Caroline’s son Patrick Sands and his wife Kristy … [Read more...] about Dr. Karl Csaky Recalled Herbert Hunt’s Past Advice At Visionary Luncheon Patron Party

Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week

Feb 26, 2019 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

The area restaurant business may be a wee bit off this Friday around noontime. The reason is there are three big fundraiser luncheons. Each of them is boasting some well knowns on the roster. Across town at St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be chatting on stage with former National Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week

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