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Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo

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It was just a few past 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, when Children’s Cancer Fund Executive Board President Becky Lewis walked into Cornelia and Ralph Heins’ stately Highland Park mansion for the Children's Cancer Fund's Annual Gala patron party. The house appeared to be void of any people. She looked around a little baffled when another guest asked, “Was I wrong that the party … [Read more...] about Children’s Cancer Fund Patron Party Annual Gala Guests Found Their Way To The Festivities In The Backyard With Staubachs And A Romo

JUST IN: Leukemia Texas Scores A Hole In One With Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

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The Leukemia Texas folks are having a very, very good Monday. Besides the sun finally making an appearance accompanied by friendly temperatures, they just sent word about the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation's selecting the Dallas-based organization as their partner.No, Leukemia Texas CEO Mandy O'Neill is not going to be caddying for Dallas' favorite golfing son, Jordan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Leukemia Texas Scores A Hole In One With Jordan Spieth Family Foundation

Double Sold-Out Alert!: Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon And Annual Grand Rounds Golf Tournament

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Kicking off October is a trifecta of good news items about healthcare and fund raising. First, deaths resulting from breast cancer have dropped by almost 40% in the U.S.Second, Celebrating Women’s Chair Tucker Enthoven and her Underwriting Chair Ola Fojtasek just sent word that the Thursday, October 26, fundraiser for Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s new research and … [Read more...] about Double Sold-Out Alert!: Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s Celebrating Women Luncheon And Annual Grand Rounds Golf Tournament

Despite Initial Fiscal Confusion, Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am Benefits Aware And Three Other Area Non-Profits With $220,000

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There’s been a tad bit of confusion about the funds netted from the Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am held in May at Gleneagles Country Club. Aware President Venise Stuart recently reported that the tournament had provided $20,000 for the group. But upon checking with the Jarmon’s Elisa Stephens, she said that the actual amount for Aware had been $40,000. So, where was … [Read more...] about Despite Initial Fiscal Confusion, Lee Jarmon Alzheimer’s Pro Am Benefits Aware And Three Other Area Non-Profits With $220,000

JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

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This is gonna be a big year for the Salesmanship Club of Dallas. They’re moving their mega-huge AT&T Byron Nelson to the brand new course at Trinity Forest Golf Club after years of being held at Las Colinas Four Seasons Resort. What a great way to celebrate the tournament’s 50th anniversary!Heading up the 97-year-old non-profit service organization that “owns and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Attorney Guy Kerr To Head Up Salesmanship Club Of Dallas For The 50th Anniversary Of AT&T Byron Nelson

JUST IN: Jordan Spieth Gifts Children’s Pauline Allen Gill Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders Due To Friends Battling Cancer

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After being war-torn by all the weather woes from Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, local golf wunderkind Jordan Spieth has provided some very uplifting news… and it’s not a hole-in-one. It’s so much better.His Jordan Spieth Family Foundation has just presented its largest single gift to Children’s Medical Center Foundation to benefit two specific programs at Children’s … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jordan Spieth Gifts Children’s Pauline Allen Gill Center For Cancer And Blood Disorders Due To Friends Battling Cancer

MySweetCharity Opportunity: Concert For A Cure

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According to Leukemia Texas CEO Mandy O’Neill,Over the past several years, Leukemia Texas has been able to fund every, eligible patient aid applicant. That was close to 500 applicants last year battling this devastating disease in Texas, a large number of these from the Dallas area. Their success is because of perseverance, limited expenses and generous donors who … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Concert For A Cure

2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

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Despite hurricane Harvey making this weekend seem pretty darn miserable, the Momentous Institute folks are all smiley facing it.Thanks to the Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas tournament that was held this past May, the Institute received "a record $6.8 million in net proceeds." That translates into Institute's being able to support "social emotional health … [Read more...] about 2017 Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Provided A Record $6.8M For Momentous Institute

Dallas CASA Classic Golf Tournament Results In A Record-Breaking $2M Check For Dallas CASA

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The Dallas CASA folks have had a great week, thanks to golf. No, Dallas CASA Executive Director/President Kathleen LaValle has not been taking lessons from Jordan Spieth. Rather, she was presented a check for an eye-popping $2M resulting from AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources hosting the 20th annual Dallas CASA Classic.With 700 golfers coming … [Read more...] about Dallas CASA Classic Golf Tournament Results In A Record-Breaking $2M Check For Dallas CASA

Nancy Carlson To Serve As Honorary Chair For Communities In Schools Dallas Region’s 2017 Campaign For Kids

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While plans for the Great Create were taking place at Forty Five Ten, on the other side of I-35, the Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region was kicking off its Campaign for Kids at Samuel Lynne Galleries on Thursday, January 12.For the 50 guests including John Runyon, Sabene Stener, Lynn McBee, Michelle Healy and CISDR Board Members Bill Guess and Paul … [Read more...] about Nancy Carlson To Serve As Honorary Chair For Communities In Schools Dallas Region’s 2017 Campaign For Kids