While Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center were breaking ground and news at Harry Hines Boulevard and Paul M. Bass Way for the new Dallas pediatric campus on Tuesday, October 1, just up the boulevard the ladies like Cheryl Joyner, Katie Layton Oster, Kristi Francis, Rusty Duvall, Janet Evans, Linda Secrest and Christie Carter who fundraise were at Brook Hollow … [Read more...] about Equest Fashion Show And Luncheon Crossed The Finish Line With Fashion, Kids And Honors
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2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
According to STEPS With Horses’ Executive Director Dr. Hallie Sheade, “When life's challenges become overwhelming and conventional means offer little relief, it can feel isolating and discouraging. Now, picture stepping into a serene pasture, greeted by the gentle nuzzle of a therapy horse. At STEPS with Horses, this is the experience we offer. Here, individuals find a … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Booster: STEPS With Horses
2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland
According to Habitat Greater Garland’s President/CEO Rich Buquet, “It is hard to overstate the benefits that come from having a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. For the past 30 years Habitat Greater Garland has been changing people’s lives by providing strength and stability through home ownership. Owning a home allows families to save more, invest in education, … [Read more...] about 2024 North Texas Giving Day Boosters: Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Garland
MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Fashion Show Chair Katherine Wyker, “Equest provides hope and healing to children and adults with diverse needs through its nationally recognized equine therapy programs. The organization helps transform the lives of over 2,000 participants a year, including individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2024 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
Back in 1998, Sarah Wilke and Dr. Leighton K. Farrell came up with Project Transformation (PT) over lunch one day. The idea was to create a program that would “address three unique challenges: 1) how to meet the academic, physical, social-emotional and spiritual needs of children; 2) how to provide meaningful ways for college-age young adults to explore ministry opportunities … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Project Transformation National CEO Steps Down To Assume Equest Leadership
MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
According to 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Chair Katherine Wyker, “When Equest Women’s Auxiliary visionary Louise Griffeth founded the organization more than thirty years ago, Equest was known as Freedom Ride and many people were unfamiliar with the cause and how to become supporters. “Her vision was to create a long-term support team to help Equest raise funds and create … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest Women’s Auxiliary
JUST IN: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Crosses The Sold-Out Finish Line
While the SMU ponies are recovering from Saturday's loss to the University of Oklahoma, the Equest Women's Auxiliary (WAUX) Luncheon and Fashion Show has crossed the finish line ahead of schedule. WAUX President Katherine Wyker and 2023 WAUX Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Kimber Hartmann are flying high with blue ribbons that the fundraiser at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Crosses The Sold-Out Finish Line
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot Paws Service Dogs
According to Patriot Paws Service Dogs Director of Operations Rick Stevens, “Patriot Paws Service Dogs is a Rockwall, Texas-based national non-profit that trains and provides Service Dogs of the highest quality at no cost to disabled American Veterans, First Responders, and others, who suffer from mobile disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and/or Post-Traumatic Stress. … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Patriot Paws Service Dogs
MySweetOpportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
According to Equest Women's Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show Chair Kimber Hartmann, “Humans, Horses, and Hope! Equest provides hope and healing to children and adults with diverse needs through its equine therapy programs. Equest helps transform the lives of over 2,000 participants a year, including individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional and learning … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Fashion Show
Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
There were only a couple of grey clouds in the sky along with the sweltering, 90-degree heat late on Saturday afternoon, June 3. But when a gust of wind tore suddenly through Equest's Al Hill Jr. Arena, surprising everyone by knocking over signs and silent-auction displays for the non-profit's annual Blue Ribbon Ball at Texas Horse Park, one guy didn't hesitate before leaping … [Read more...] about Even Wind, Lightning And Rain Couldn’t Dampen Spirits At Equest’s 2023 Blue Ribbon Ball
JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg
With Equest CEO Lili Kellogg saddling up and riding into the retirement sunset after a 28-year tenure on the Equest trail, the search has been underway for who would pick up the reins for the “equine-assisted services for children and adult with disabilities and veterans with special needs.” The Equest board of directors has just revealed that Myrshem George will be the new … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Austin Street Center COO Myrshem George Succeeds Equest CEO Lili Kellogg