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
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AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
For months leading up to the 2021 AWARE Affair: Celebrate the Moments — Alzheimer’s Myths Unveiled, one of the highlights was to be the evening’s surroundings. It was to be held on Friday, April 16, just after Easter at the Arboretum for guests to “joyfully meander along the tree lined paths.” But when the big day came, North Texas was drenched by hours of rain followed by a … [Read more...] about AWARE Affair Revealed Four Myths Of Alzheimer’s But Kept The Awardees In The Dark
Karla Stack Becomes Catch Up and Read’s Executive Director To Help Expand Its Programs
Catch Up and Read (CAR) Founder/CEO Catherine LeBlanc had a stellar 2020 raising more than $1.5M “to help the organization expand its literacy programs into more Dallas ISD and Richardson ISD elementary schools.” During that time period, CAR received the gifts from the following: Crystal Charity Ball – $951,434 Cotton Bowl and College Football Play Off Foundation – … [Read more...] about Karla Stack Becomes Catch Up and Read’s Executive Director To Help Expand Its Programs
Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
After having to cancel last year’s “Wings of Spring” fundraiser that was scheduled for Monday, March 30, the Literacy Achieves team has charged into 2021 creating two options for this year's fundraiser. 2021 Wings of Spring Co-Chairs Megan and Kevin Nicholson reported that “this year’s event will include two participation options for sponsors and individuals” on Thursday, … [Read more...] about Literacy Achieves’ “2021 Wings Of Spring” Goes Hybrid With Two Options For Dining, Awarding And Fundraising
JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
Last March when the world was just beginning its upside-down normal thanks to COVID-19, the Trinity Park Conservancy (TPC) was also going through some major changes. The good news was that it had reached the $100M fundraising mark for the Harold Simmons Park’s $200M capital campaign and was entering the next phase of developing the 200-acre park and raising the rest of the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Gathering Place’s Tony Moore Named Trinity Park Conservancy President/CEO
KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising
KidneyTexas Inc. President Sandy Secor and The 2020 Runway Report Chair Sharon Ballew didn't let a little thing like a pandemic and its restrictions dim their mission to hold the annual fashion show/luncheon fundraiser. Working together with fashion producer Jan Strimple, Tootsies' team of Nerissa von Helpenstill and Dustin Holcomb, video producer Maurice Ballew and a bevy of … [Read more...] about KidneyTexas Inc.’s Runway Report Came Together Remotely For Fashion, Food And Fundraising
Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively
Just minutes after Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 silent auction online bidding opened this morning at 9 a.m., the virtual paddles were being raised. From early looks, it appears that the jewelry items are glittering with bids with travel packages coming in second. Evidently folks want to twinkle and to get away for a break. And while the bidding is online until 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s 2020 Online Silent Auction Has Gone Live and Lively
The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
Thanks to The Village Giving Circle, there are 15 nonprofits that did a heck of a lot better than the Dallas Cowboys Sunday. Via an online presentation, The Village Giving Circle presented a quarter of a million dollars to the organizations. According to The Village Giving Circle Co-Chair/co-founding officer Lisa Montgomery, “The Village Giving Circle is honored to partner … [Read more...] about The Village Giving Circle Presents A Quarter Of A Million Dollars To 15 Area Nonprofits Impacting African Americans
After A Topsy-Turvy Week, The Weekend Offers Relief Of Virtual Fundraising
What a week! A Halloween for the record books, the restoration of spring’s lost hour and a seemingly never-ending Presidential election. If you’re in need of mental relief, here are somevirtual fundraising events this weekend that you can attend in your comfy clothes. 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7 — Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation’s Yellow And Black … [Read more...] about After A Topsy-Turvy Week, The Weekend Offers Relief Of Virtual Fundraising
Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest
It’s hard to imagine that it was five years ago last month that Dallas sweetheart Ebby Halliday Acers died at the age of 104. While it seems that everyone has their Ebby story, it’s Ebby who really has the tales to tell. In addition to her building a residential real estate empire over the decades, she created a philanthropic legacy that will continue for future generations … [Read more...] about Ebby Halliday Acers’ Papers Donated To SMU DeGolyer Library’s Archives Of Women Of The Southwest
35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th
Friday the 13th may bode bad luck for some, but for the Greater Dallas Association of Fundraising Professionals it’s going to be a celebration this November. That’s when Board President Shawn Wills and Luncheon Co-Chairs Tanya Downing and Ben Vann have arranged for a virtual celebration for its 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon. This year’s honorees include the … [Read more...] about 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon To Virtually Celebrate Honorees On Friday The 13th