After the past two weeks of freeze-in-place weather, this week's beautiful weather is more than a welcome relief. It’s also the perfect time to get outdoors to tend gardens and check out the damages of this past winter. And it appears that Saturday morning may be a bit cloudy for the 23rd anniversary of the annual Reverchon Roundup. But you just know those weather … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Weather Should Be A Bit Cloudy But Still Perfect For 23rd Annual Reverchon Roundup
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
According to Cancer Strongher Founder Heidi Slansky, “I am Heidi Slansky, founder of Cancer Strongher, a volunteer-run nonprofit started in 2018. I am also breast cancer survivor, so overseeing a nonprofit that helps keep female cancer survivors ‘fight ready’ is a cause literally near and dear to my heart. “Cancer Strongher allows female survivors of all cancers to take … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Cancer Strongher
How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
With the recent announcement that ATP was bringing back world-championship tennis to North Texas in February for its Dallas Open, it triggered some memories of the area’s connection with the sport back in the 1970s. In addition to Lamar Hunt’s World Championship of Tennis finals that had the ultimate in men’s tennis like Jimmy Connor, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Rod Laver and a … [Read more...] about How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
North Texas Finally Gets A Break With User-Friendly Temperatures For A Couple Of Weeks
Don’t want to get your hopes up, but the forecast for the next two weeks is going to be this side of unbelievable. Once the thunderstorms predicted for Wednesday subside, the temperatures for Wednesday and Thursday are only going to settle into the 70s. No, that isn’t a typo. It’s the truth. After Thursday, North Texas is in for ten days of temperatures in the … [Read more...] about North Texas Finally Gets A Break With User-Friendly Temperatures For A Couple Of Weeks
MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Elisa Project Open
According to The Elisa Project Open Chair Kim Bannister, Lucky for us, there are great tennis players in Dallas and they have a love for The Elisa Project (TEP). Plans for the 8th annual TEP Open tennis tournament are in full swing, save the date for Friday, November 8, for a fun-filled day hosted by Northwood Club. The tournament has raised over $80,000 that has … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: The Elisa Project Open
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Buddy Up Tennis
According to Buddy Up Tennis volunteer Cheryl Halpern, Buddy Up Tennis develops brave athletes on the court with the self-worth and confidence to conquer their challenges and achieve their fullest potential off the court! Started in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio by Founder Beth Gibson to help her 3-year-old son Will learn to play tennis, Buddy Up Tennis has evolved over the last … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Buddy Up Tennis
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
A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
The tapestry of Al Hill Jr.’s life was one of many threads, colors and textures. For many young people, Al was the behind-the-scenes patriarch of Highland Park Village and a very generous and supportive philanthropist. As one person told a new nonprofit development director on how to raise funds, “Go visit Al. He’ll take the meeting and listen. If he likes what he … [Read more...] about A Passing: Al Hill Jr.
Junior Leaguers Grand Slammed Milestones Luncheon With Awardees Caren Prothro, Linda McFarland And Venus Williams
The Junior Leaguers had pulled out all the guns for The Milestones Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16, at the Hilton Anatole. JLD President Bonner Allen and Luncheon Co-Chairs Amanda Shufeldt and Pat Prestidge had their over-the-top game plan in order, so they wisely booked the Chantilly Ballroom to accommodate the expected 1,500 guests. And that game plan was built … [Read more...] about Junior Leaguers Grand Slammed Milestones Luncheon With Awardees Caren Prothro, Linda McFarland And Venus Williams
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Milestones Luncheon
According to Junior League of Dallas Milestones Luncheon Co-Chairs Pat Prestidge and Amanda Shufeldt, “The Junior League of Dallas would like to extend an invitation to join us for the annual Milestones Luncheon on Wednesday, November 16, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel. As the annual fundraiser benefiting the Junior League of Dallas Community Service Fund, the Milestones … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Milestones Luncheon
Junior League Of Dallas Reveals Big Plans For Anniversary Year With Awards Luncheon Featuring Venus Williams And “Encore” Gala
The very idea of a coat, tie and suit on Tuesday, June 21, was like wearing mittens to thread a needle. But a handful of gentlemen like Dan Novakov, Brent Christopher and David Shuford mustered up their inner strength for the announcement of the Junior League of Dallas’ upcoming fundraising plans for its 95th anniversary. But don’t be too teary-eyed for the men. After all, … [Read more...] about Junior League Of Dallas Reveals Big Plans For Anniversary Year With Awards Luncheon Featuring Venus Williams And “Encore” Gala