While the Dallas Cowboys and the rest of the NFL haven’t locked down dates for the 2021 season, Healing Hands Luncheon Co-Chairs Gina and Ken Betts and Amy and Paul Wilson have their dates, place, keynote speaker and honorary chair all signed up. Benefiting Healing Hands Ministries, the fundraiser will take place on Thursday, October 14, at the Dallas Arboretum’s … [Read more...] about Healing Hands Ministries Has All Hands On Deck For Its Luncheon Fundraiser With Tim Brown
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Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci
A year ago very few people knew who Dr. Anthony Fauci was. Within a matter of days, the diminutive Brooklyn-born AARP-er became one of the kingpins in the global war against COVID-19. There’s no doubt that not everyone agreed with the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. His family was threatened, requiring security, and he rankled some of … [Read more...] about Retina Foundation And Dallas Regional Chamber Are Hosting A Virtual Fireside Chat With Dr. Anthony Fauci
Retina Foundation’s Monthly Series “Retina Scientist Hour” Kicks Off With A Focus On Pediatric Lazy Eye
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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