Amanda Shufeldt may have been born in Little Rock and graduated from Vanderbilt, but as soon as she could, she landed in Dallas. The reason was to earn her JD/MBA from SMU’s Dedman School of Law. It was while juggling torts, contracts and moot court classes that she met her Stanford graduate/future husband Charlie Shufeldt. They're a perfect example of why it's a real plus to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Amanda Dillard Shufeldt To Chair Children’s Cancer Fund’s “Color Out Cancer” Gala
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Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
Rainbow Days’ 25th Annual Pot Of Gold Luncheon speaker will be a janitor. But more about that later. Luncheon Co-Chairs Jennifer Bishop and Marisa O’Sullivan have just announced that the fundraising luncheon along with a silent auction will take place on Friday, April 29, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. And, yes, the speaker will be a janitor... at least, a … [Read more...] about Rainbow Day’s 2022 Pot Of Gold Keynoter Caylin Moore Went From The Hood To Oxford
CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
It’s not every day a North Texas organization celebrates its 120th anniversary, so when the ChildCareGroup had to postponed its big anniversary event in September due to the Delta variant, fingers were crossed that the new date — Wednesday, January 12 — would work out for the celebration at the then-Belo Mansion (now Arts District Mansion). But Delta’s kissing cousin Omicron … [Read more...] about CANCELED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
Telling The Differences Among The COVID, Flu, Cold And Allergies Are A Headache
With North Texans feeling “ugh” thanks to rising COVID cases, allergies, the flu and the good old fashion cold, it might be a good time for a refresher course in the differences among the clan of ills. Here are some hints on playing the “What do I have?” game: The big game changer is fever. If you have a fever, then there is a chance of having the flu or COVID. Without … [Read more...] about Telling The Differences Among The COVID, Flu, Cold And Allergies Are A Headache
Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
Even folks with courtside seats don’t have the chance to chat it up with Dallas Mavericks Numero Uno/Shark Tanker Mark Cuban. But after the upcoming Educational First Steps’ (EFS) fundraiser, that dynamic may just change with “Cubes” putting them on his 2022 Christmas card list. Event Co-Chairs Wasan Alfalahi and Tiffany Cuban are presenting “Diving Deep with Mark Cuban” … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Impresario Mark Cuban To Dive Deep For Educational First Steps Fundraiser
The Passings Of 2021 North Texas Inspirations
As the new year approaches, this post is the one that conjures up unique senses of grief for whom has been lost and gratitude for their being a part of North Texas. Some people were those that we’ve only known from afar; others were near and dear. Some were well-known public personalities; others preferred to stand in the wings. But this year’s turning of the calendar seems … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2021 North Texas Inspirations
MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Dallas advocates Marybeth and Kevin Conlon, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. As ASAS’ name recognition grows in North Texas, we are working diligently to demonstrate the need for the programming … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars North Texas
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
JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
While a new possible COVID descendant — Omicron — has been hinting to be an unwanted holiday visitor, efforts raised in October are coming to fruition. It seems that back in October Celebrating Women Co-Chairs Marybeth Conlon and Elizabeth Gambrell and Underwriting Co-Chairs Amy Hegi and Libby Hegi decided to present the stories of personal journey of those suffering and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2021 Celebrating Women To Provide Nearly $1M For Three Initiatives To Battle Breast Cancer
MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
According to United To Learn Literacy Director Marisol Rodriquez, “As United to Learn’s Director of Literacy, I know that fostering a love of reading through literacy instruction is one of the greatest gifts we can give as educators. “This holiday season from Monday, November 22, through Wednesday, December 22, we are partnering with the team at Interabang Books for a … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: United To Learn
North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
Back in December 2019, there were rumblings among the healthcare community of a problem. It was regarding an outbreak of a virus in China that was making its way to Europe. At best, it garnered a small item on the back page of some major American newspapers. It sounded like a case of the flu. Besides, it was on the other side of the world. But by March that situation had … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest