Tis the season of giving and Sons Of The Flag (SOTF) did just that late this morning. Known for its mission "to revolutionize burn care and quality of life for veterans, first responders and families," SOTF Founder/President/CEO Ryan "Birdman" Parrot was at UT Southwestern with his team including SOTF Development Director Sherry Whidby, SOTF Task Force Leader Justin Beamis and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Presents $100,000 Check To UT Southwestern For A Burn Surgeon Fellowship
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
According to Love In Motion Director Pollo Corral, What you appreciate appreciates. It’s true in our money culture, where a desirable house in a desirable neighborhood appreciates in dollar value over time. It’s true in our personal relationships, our appreciation of someone’s special qualities can make them bloom before our very eyes. It’s true in business, where … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Love In Motion
2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Founder Louise Griffeth’s home-sweet-home was filled to the max with Santas, Nutcrackers, Wise Men and all types of Christmas touches with the help of The Garden Gate’s Junior Villanueva. But on the week of December 17, she advised the floral designer that the dining room table would be off limits. It needed to be clear of decorations to … [Read more...] about 2019 Equest Gala Letters Are Galloping To Mailboxes This Week
JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Inside the lobby at Parkland Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 10, a check for $120,000 was presented by the Sons of the Flag nonprofit group to the Parkland Foundation. The funds will help underwrite the Parkland Burn Survivor Support Group and support SOTF's existing endowment to care for burn survivors and their families throughout the year, among other … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sons Of The Flag Gives The Parkland Foundation A $120K Check
Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
On a plot of land between Park Lane and Ridgecrest just a walk away from the five corners come-together in North Dallas, the usual traffic jam was a three-ring circus tonight. In addition to the parade of vehicles heading across "The Pond (i.e. Central Expressway)" to NorthPark, there was a surge of folks walking to an empty lot just east of The Pond. Only the day before, the … [Read more...] about Groundbreaking Of Dallas’ Newest Public Library Was A Highlight Of A Neighborhood Festival
Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members
Breaking with the tradition of holding its quarterly board meeting at Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center, the Baylor Health Care System Foundation members headed their cars up north to The Star on Tuesday, September 11. The occasion wasn’t a workout with the Dallas Cowboys, but rather to see and learn about the gleaming new 375,000-square-foot Baylor Scott And White Sports … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Sports Therapy And Research Center At The Star Dazzles Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members
Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress
Bob White is a banker. He’s a very successful banker holding the title of Bank of Texas The Private Bank Dallas Market Executive. So what was he doing at the Brain Performance Institute on Thursday, July 26, at noon? Why wasn’t he enjoying cooler temperatures in Aspen, Napa or the Hamptons? He was part of the Brain Performance Institute's Warrior Initiative luncheon that … [Read more...] about Brain Performance Institute Provides Vets And First Responders With Assistance In Dealing With Work-Related Stress
Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
Despite searing temperatures in the 100s, Texas Horse Park was even hotter on Friday, July 20, for Equest’s Boots and Salutes. Not only did the sold-out, USO-style evening have a WW1 T-6 Texan flyover at sunset and loads of food stations from Asian Mint, Carlton Provisions, Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, Haute Sweet Patisserie, Lucky’s Café, Farm To Marketing Catering, Seasons 52 and … [Read more...] about Equest’s Boots And Salutes Final Tally Totaled A Cool $160,000 For Hooves For Heroes Program
A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out
As if it wasn’t chilly enough, the weather predictors are claiming that 2017 is going to repeat 2016's cold shoulder departure. The good news is that ice is not a major part of the equation. Still, if drizzle and a wintry mix does pop up, it just may freeze resulting in slip-and-slide conditions. Hopefully, electricity won’t be compromised. Luckily, Oncor and TxDot are already … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Be Prepared As 2017 Chills Out
Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine
For longer than anyone can remember, there's seemed to be a competition between two of Texas’ siblings. The Gulf Coast boasted having one of the largest cities in the nation, the world’s most ginormous oil companies and a shoreline. North Texas laid claim to having more Super Bowl rings, a TV series called “Dallas” and the birthplace of Neiman Marcus. Both have proved to be the … [Read more...] about Now Is The Time To Rise And Shine
Celebrate Old Glory At Flag Pole Hill Park Wednesday Evening
Wednesday is Flag Day. It’s not a holiday. The banks will be open. Courts will be in session. The mail will be delivered. It’s really not a big deal. That is, unless you’ve ever suffered traumatic loss representing the flag. Then it’s a really big personal deal. So, if you’re already in the stage of summer doldrums or would just like to be part of a patriotic gathering … [Read more...] about Celebrate Old Glory At Flag Pole Hill Park Wednesday Evening