Children's Health has had more fantastic superheroes/heroines than a convention of Marvel Comic characters lately. Just last month the Children's Dream Team (Troy Aikman, Clayton Kershaw, Dirk Nowitzki and Jordan Spieth) joined forces to promote the Children's story. And last Thursday, a heap of Super Heroes in red capes were floating around Children’s Health’s Plano and Dallas … [Read more...] about Children’s Super Heroes And Dream Team Are Joined By ER Reimagination Campaign Champs
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Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Annual Luncheon Features Awards And A Discussion By Watergate Reporters
There seemed to be was almost a full house on Tuesday, October 8, when the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council held its 71st Annual Awards Luncheon at the Irving Convention Center. And, there was good reason for the crowd to be so large. The Council was to present its big annual awards, after all, and the famous Watergate journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were … [Read more...] about Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Annual Luncheon Features Awards And A Discussion By Watergate Reporters
Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar Honored With Honorary AIA Membership
It was back in 1977 that the City of Dallas Park Board “recommended that the grounds of the DeGolyer Estate, which the city purchased from SMU, be the official location of the botanical garden.” Three years later, in 1980, $1M was raised to purchase the adjoining 22-acre Alex Camp House estate. In 1984 the 66-acre Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden was “open to the public … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum President Mary Brinegar Honored With Honorary AIA Membership
JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball
With the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball less than six weeks away, plans are already underway for 2020 and 2021. Yup, you read it — 2021. 2020 CCB Chair Tucker Enthoven just sent word that Leslie Diers has been tapped to chair the 2021 fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Since joining CCB in 2010, Leslie has made the rounds of CCB committees including … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leslie Diers To Chair 2021 Crystal Charity Ball
Martha And Doug Hawthorne To Honorary Co-Chair Inaugural “Enchanted, An Event To Remember” On Leap Day
Leap Day (aka February 29) comes but once every four years and it’s a Saturday on 2020 calendars. Claiming the date for a fundraiser is the Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for its inaugural Enchanted, An Event to Remember. With the fundraiser taking place at The Hall on Dragon, Event Chair Catherine Weber has revealed that Martha and … [Read more...] about Martha And Doug Hawthorne To Honorary Co-Chair Inaugural “Enchanted, An Event To Remember” On Leap Day
JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
Communities In Schools Dallas Region was created back in 1985 to address the growing number of high school dropouts in Dallas and surrounding areas. Since its establishment, it has "partnered with nine area school districts serving 64 elementary, middle and high schools that have been labeled '"at-risk.'" With such growth, "a detailed search process" was put into place for a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Adam Powell Named Communities In School Dallas Region President/CEO
JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner To Have Mariel Hemingway On Board For The Sold-Out Fundraiser
Leslie Ann Crozier and Katherine Wynne have a double doozy of a win for Tuesday night’s Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum and Dinner at the Bush Center. First of all, it seems that Leslie has become a good friend of Mariel Hemingway, who years ago had had a Dallas restaurant named after her — Sam’s Cafe — when her former husband, Stephen Crisman, was serving up … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Triumph Over Alzheimer’s Forum And Dinner To Have Mariel Hemingway On Board For The Sold-Out Fundraiser
JUST IN: Aimbridge Hospitality’s Judy Hendrick To Chair 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon
Despite October being breast cancer awareness and domestic violence awareness month, the American Heart Association of Dallas has been making plans for its annual Go Red For Women Luncheon. It was just revealed that Aimbridge Hospitality Executive VP/Chief Financial Officer Judy Hendrick will chair the annual mega fundraiser on Friday, February 28, at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aimbridge Hospitality’s Judy Hendrick To Chair 2020 Go Red For Women Luncheon
SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
When the 2019 Fur Ball patrons gathered at Milan Design + Build's mansion on Thursday, September 12, they had more than fine food and beautiful surroundings. In addition to an award being presented to Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, there was news about the the SPCA of Texas' permanent leadership. Here's a report from the field: It was a night of champagne, cheers and celebration … [Read more...] about SPCA Of Texas’ Big News About New Leadership Was Sprung On 2019 Fur Ball Patrons
JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Is it snowing outside? Must be, because Christmas has come early with legendary philanthropist Annette Simmons’ gifting $1M for the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s fundraising for Dallas children’s nonprofits. Ah, but this gift isn’t the first time that Annette has been Mrs. Santa Claus for the organization. Having donated for 39 years, she has provided $1M annually for the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Philanthropist Annette Simmons Gives $1M To Help 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries
Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO
Tim Heis was the man of the hour on Thursday, September 12, at the Dallas Country Club. Goodwill Dallas’ new president/CEO was being congratulated on his new position by Goodwill Dallas Board Chair Don Berg, Board VP Larry Helm with his wife Kathy Helm, David Miller, Diane and John Scovell, Bob Williams, Laura Lodwick, Bob Ferguson, Jim Johnston, Rich Enthoven, Fred Ball, Lea … [Read more...] about Goodwill Dallas Leadership And Supporters Celebrate Tim Heis’ New Role As President/CEO