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JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Regrouping Following Aware Affair Cancellation Nets $315,000

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For some nonprofits, COVID-19 put all their spring fundraising efforts behind the eight ball, literally. Still others scrambled to regroup and make the best of it. Such was the case of Aware Dallas, when its Aware Affair had to be canceled. Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey and Event Co-Chairs Kersten Rettig and Clark Knippers looked at what they could offer to help … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Regrouping Following Aware Affair Cancellation Nets $315,000

Canceled Event SOS: Aware Dallas’s 2020 Aware Affair

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According to Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey, With a heavy heart, the board of Aware and chairs of the 2020 Aware Affair canceled the 2020 Aware Affair Celebrate The Moments’ “Unmask the Myths” gala scheduled for Friday, April 3, due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Just over 330 tickets had been sold – well on the way to an expected attendance of 450. This … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Aware Dallas’s 2020 Aware Affair

Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans

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2019-2020 Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey held the final meeting of her tenure. Taking place in the virtual universe, Jolie made some announcements before having a presentation by Dr. Steve Small, dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. Despite the 2020 Aware Affair not being held on Friday, April 3, due to … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas President Jolie Humphrey Reveals Future Leadership And Aware Affair Plans

Aware Dallas President Venise Stuart Had A Very Busy Day On Wednesday, March 29

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Venise Stuart had a very busy Wednesday, March 29. There had been her being featured in the Tradition Senior Living’s “Inspiring Lives” in the Dallas Morning News that morning. She claimed that she was amazed by the spotlight, but credited Linda Faulkner Johnston for easing her into it. Then she was at the Park Cities Historical and Preservation Society Luncheon with … [Read more...] about Aware Dallas President Venise Stuart Had A Very Busy Day On Wednesday, March 29

MySweet2017Goals: Venise Stuart

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According to AWARE Dallas President Venise Stuart, "’Americans whisper the word “Alzheimer's” because their government whispers the word “Alzheimer's.” And although a whisper is better than the silence that the Alzheimer's community has been facing for decades, it's still not enough. It needs to be yelled and screamed to the point that it finally gets the attention and … [Read more...] about MySweet2017Goals: Venise Stuart

JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Celebrate The Moments Plans And Beneficiaries Announced

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After packing the younger elves off for summer camp and checking elder-type elves in for surgical enhancements, MySweetCharity headquarters continues being hit with all types of news. Forget all those rumors that things were calming down for the summer. Aware Dallas President Venise Stuart just sent word that plans are already in place for the fundraising Aware Affair gala, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Aware Dallas’ Celebrate The Moments Plans And Beneficiaries Announced

MySweetWishList: Aware Dallas Raffle

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According to Aware Auction Chair Kay Hammond, “I would like our wish to be that everyone join us in the fight against Alzheimer's, with this wonderful opportunity for parents and/or grandparents of driving-aged teens. We encourage you to buy raffle tickets for stocking stuffers. For the first time we have the prize of a 2016 V6 Ford Mustang Coupe made possible by Sam … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Aware Dallas Raffle