While the 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball’s in-person get together has been canceled, 2020/2021 Co-Chairs Diana Hamilton and Heather Randall and their committee of 100 are forging ahead to provide funding for North Texas cancer research. A couple of the ways that they’re accomplishing their COVID-19 compliant fundraising plan are: Raffle — The five gems (Park Place vehicle, … [Read more...] about 2020 Cattle Baron’s Ball Is Continuing Its Trail Drive To Raise North Texas Cancer Research Funds
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North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
According to Lone Star Wheelers President/Executive Director Shannon Catalano, Mike was like a little kid as we rode the specialized red and grey bike ‘round and ‘round the circle in front of DaySpring Senior Living in Plano. Quickly feeling safe and secure, Mike was game for going all the way around the building. A cheering squad at the entrance greeted us with each … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Lone Star Wheelers
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
According to Passport For Paws marketing and social media coordinator Haley Dillon, The overpopulation of dogs and cats is a sad fact of life in North Texas despite the herculean efforts of local shelters and rescue organizations. There are simply more animals in need than available homes, and those in charge of city shelters face heart-wrenching decisions when there is … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Passport For Paws
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
According to Families To Freedom Founder/Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s nearly midnight. Judy is driving on a small dark the highway. The mom, her client named Kayla, has dozed off. Her children are already asleep under blankets leaned on top of each other. Even the dog’s tail has stopping thumping in the crate. One window has tiny fingerprint drawings that will … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
Get Up And Get Doing: Fly Me To The Moon
With Wednesday’s no-go launch of the Live SpaceX because of unfriendly weather, the rescheduled launch for Plan B (Saturday at 2:22 p.m.*) and Plan C (Sunday at 2 p.m.*) provides time for North Texans to bone up on what the big deal is about this event. When NASA ended the Space Shuttle program in 2011 due to rising costs, its astronauts hitched rides to the International … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Fly Me To The Moon
March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
Since yesterday, more North Texas nonprofits have made painful decisions to cancel, postpone, reschedule or temporarily close operations for the well-being of clients, staff members, guests and volunteers. Here are the latest groups reporting: Rescheduled University Christian Church’s Alive at the Bass scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at the Bass is rescheduled for … [Read more...] about March 16 Updates On Cancellations, Postponements, Reschedulings And Temporary Closures
Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
North Texas is preparing for the start of a new decade with loads of entertainment and fireworks Tuesday night. Two of the top celebrations will be taking place in downtown Dallas — Reunion Tower Over the Top Fireworks Show and Dallas NYE Party on the Plaza. Needless to say, it’s gonna be a big turnout. For those taking mass transit, DART and Coors Light are partnering up to … [Read more...] about Downtown Dallas Street Closures Announced For New Year’s Eve
Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
There’s always that person who's totally impossible to shop for. Their wine collection’s cheapest bottle is four figures; there isn’t a Hermes bag they don’t have; and never you mind about a his-and-hers facelift certificate. They’re already stretched to the max. Luckily, the 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Silent Auction/Special Gifts Co-Chairs Jennifer Dix and Kim Quinn have … [Read more...] about Get A Sneak Preview Of Just A Few Of The Goodies Up For The Getting At Saturday’s Crystal Charity Ball
Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
Due to Sunday night’s tornadic tear up, attendance at this week’s fundraisers has been a bit off. And, of course, today’s drizzle doesn’t help. However, tomorrow morning promises to be warmer and drier for the Dallas Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure around the NorthPark neighborhood. However, anyone who has tried to drive in North Dallas knows that it’s been a bit of a … [Read more...] about Tips On Getting To Saturday’s Dallas Komen Race For The Cure Around NorthPark Center
It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
It was a coming together of the ages on Monday, September 23, in the Butterfly Atrium of Children’s Medical Center Dallas. There were nine-year-old Bennett Williams with his mom Kirsa Williams on the front row. A couple of rows back was a bewhiskered Brad Collins. The Williamses and Brad were total strangers. For more than 42 years Brad had worked at the Freeman … [Read more...] about It Was All Hands On Deck For Hyundai’s Hope On Wheels At Children’s Medical Center Dallas
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom
According to Families To Freedom Founder and Executive Director Sarah Nejdl, It’s late. There’s a dim evening glow as I drive across east Arizona. The reflectors on the street are brightly lit up guiding me forward. I have a watered down drink in the cup holder keeping me going until Winslow, Arizona, our overnight stop. The van is very quiet and my passengers are … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Families To Freedom