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Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon

Jun 22, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean 1 Comment

After two years of challenges thanks to Mother Nature and the pandemic, the After-School All-Stars North Texas' Rising Stars Luncheon was finally going to take place at Brook Hollow Golf Club on Thursday, May 5. And for the sold-out crowd it was well worth the wait, with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel "Zeke" Elliott being on stage for a chat with WFAA Main Sport Anchor Joe … [Read more...] about Dapper Zeke Elliott Underscored His Support Of After-School Programs At Rising Stars Luncheon

Vogel Alcove Board’s New Chair Ann Marie Painter And Four New Members Start July 1

Jun 20, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

Starting Friday, July 1, the Vogel Alcove board of directors will have a new chair and members to support “its therapeutic early childhood services, school-age programs and family support services for homeless children and their families.” The new chair is Ann Marie Painter, who has served on the board for the past 18 years. She will head up the Vogel Alcove board cabinet … [Read more...] about Vogel Alcove Board’s New Chair Ann Marie Painter And Four New Members Start July 1

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration

Jun 20, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As crowded sidewalks led to SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium for The Podcast Live's Jamie Golden and Knox Mccoy and other stayed on couches to watch the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner, hundreds of the black-tie optional types … finally … headed to the Arts District Mansion for the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer's 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 30. Like many others the … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration

Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation

Jun 17, 2022 1:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

It seems like North Texas went straight from the cool days of early spring immediately into the frying pan hot days of summer. There was no transitional time to adjust to blistering temperatures with daily threats of breaking all-time records. Starting this Sunday, thermometers are slated to bypass the 100-degree mark daily for nearly a dozen days. While most folks will … [Read more...] about Now’s The Time To “Beat The Heat” For North Texas Seniors By Making A Cool Donation

Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address

Jun 16, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Just Say YES provided a night of surprises for its "Celebration! A Night Of Hope And Connection" at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Thursday, April 28. From a name refreshening, a surprise award, swag bags for guests and a memorable talk by keynote speaker Mike Singletary, the night was a memory maker ... and a money maker, thanks to a $50,000 … [Read more...] about Just Say YES Celebration Debuted New Name, Touching Awards And An Inspiring Keynote Address

JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob

Jun 8, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

It was January 2019 that Children’s Medical Center became Whitesboro's Jacob Pletan’s “new far-away home” after being diagnosed with lymphoma at the age of 15. As he wrote this past February, “I have had around $3 million dollars of medical treatment to take care of me. And yet, unlike a celebrity spending $3 million, not much was gotten nor is noticeable with this expenditure. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s Cancer Fund Presents A $1.3M Check To Children’s For Kids Like Jacob

‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala

Jun 3, 2022 9:30 AM by Glenn Hunter Leave a Comment

It was only fitting that a musical group called Brasuka entertained at the annual Wings of Spring gala benefiting Literacy Achieves at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center on Monday, April 25. After all, the "world music ensemble" boasts everything from reggae, samba and jazz to classical, funk and Brazilian rhythms in its repertoire. And a similar eclectic spirit powers … [Read more...] about ‘Gestalt Of Love’ Was In The Air At Literacy Achieves’ Wings Of Spring Gala

JUST IN: Department Of Defense Research Awarded $100K Grant To Scottish Rite For Children

Jun 1, 2022 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Scottish Rite For Children has quite a national ... no, make that an international ... reputation as one of the nation's leading pediatric orthopedic centers. And this reputation has not gone unnoticed by the Department of Defense. As part of the Department's Neurofibromatosis Research Program, Scottish Rite has just been awarded a $100,000 grant "to investigate new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Department Of Defense Research Awarded $100K Grant To Scottish Rite For Children

TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”

May 31, 2022 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

While strides have been made in addressing the issues facing those with autism, there are still major challenges. According to a collaboration between Texas Woman’s University School of Occupational Therapy and My Possibilities, “the current outcomes for autistic adolescents and adults often include social isolation and stressful/difficult attempts at participation in community … [Read more...] about TWU And My Possibilities Receive $267,477 For “Planning For Autism In Communities And Schools”

Lillian And Steve Watanabe Retired From Hawaii to Create Eagle Oak Retreat For Vets And First Responders

May 16, 2022 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Many folks retire and head to the island state of Hawaii, with its beautiful surroundings. But upon retiring from their business, Lillian and Stave Watanabe decided to leave Hawaii in 2020, and they ended up in Italy. No, not that Italy. Rather, Italy, Texas, just down the road from Waxahachie. There they had the opportunity to buy a 65-acre ranch “surrounded by oak … [Read more...] about Lillian And Steve Watanabe Retired From Hawaii to Create Eagle Oak Retreat For Vets And First Responders

2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee Michael Sorrell Discussed The Ethics Of Convenience

May 11, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Before the first guests arrived for the 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Award reception beginning at 11 a.m., much activity was already underway on Tuesday, April 12. Outside SMU’s Martha Proctor Mack Grand Ballroom, the latest cold front was knocking at the door. On the adjacent terrace, the high top tableclothes were flowing in the wind. Plan B was put into place with a couple … [Read more...] about 2022 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee Michael Sorrell Discussed The Ethics Of Convenience

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