The Aware crowd broke a plethora of news at its meeting on Thursday, September 15, at Myrna and Bob Schlegel’s estate. But more about that in the days to come. The biggest news was the announcement of the Myrna D. Schlegel/Aware Scholarship Fund.Established in 1999 by Aware in honor of Myrna Schlegel, it has grown over the years to more than $255,000. At the meeting it … [Read more...] about Myrna D. Schlegel/Award Scholarship Fund Gets A Boost In Funding For Nurses Specializing In Gerontology
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Despite Rain And Change Of Location, AWARE Affair Was Celebrating The Moment(s)
As if on cue, the unscheduled rains started falling as the AWARE Affair Celebrating the Moments guests started arriving at the Hilton Anatole on Saturday, April 9. The good news was that the valet arrival was at the covered porte-cochere.But for some folks, it was a little bewildering. The invite had reported that the event was to take place at the Anatole’s Grand Ballroom. … [Read more...] about Despite Rain And Change Of Location, AWARE Affair Was Celebrating The Moment(s)
Round Robin November 12: Crystal Charity Underwriters And AWARE Announcement Parties, A Night Of Light And Urban Revival
Thursday, November 12 was a gangbuster of a night for Dallas fundraising. Following an earlier of day of nonprofit loving, it was hard to imagine anyone had recovered long enough to make the evening rounds, but they did just that. Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters PartyThe Crystal Charity Ball underwriters gathering at Sharon and Terry Worrell was such a big hit thanks … [Read more...] about Round Robin November 12: Crystal Charity Underwriters And AWARE Announcement Parties, A Night Of Light And Urban Revival
AWARE’s Celebrating The Moments Ranged From Poignant To Partying And From Tears To Cheers
Over at the Hilton Anatole, the entire place was rocking on Saturday, May 9. A wedding reception was in the Chantilly, a “blooming” fundraiser was being held in the Grand Ballroom, and AWARE’s “Celebrating the Moments” was non-stopping in the Stemmons Ballroom.It was indeed a celebration of moments and very special people like honoreesBillie Leigh Rippey with … [Read more...] about AWARE’s Celebrating The Moments Ranged From Poignant To Partying And From Tears To Cheers
Round Robin April 22: Callier Cares, Cherish The Children And Legends And Leaders Patron Parties
Once again North Texas was being threatened with all types of storms on Wednesday, April 22. Gee. This is getting old. Still, the Heroes and Handbags held a wrap-up party at Alexander McQueen in Highland Park Village; Battle of the Chefs was waging a foodie fight at Frontiers of Flight Museum for the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation; and AWARE patrons were OMG-ing at Margaret … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 22: Callier Cares, Cherish The Children And Legends And Leaders Patron Parties
Round Robin April 16: Equest Fashion Show Announcement, AWARE Reception And Paws Cause Kick-Off Party
The bubble was bubbling Thursday, April 16. “Close family and friends” and big-buck donors were hunkering down at a tented dinner to celebrate the Meadows Museum’s 50th anniversary. That had the fine set dashing in and out of other fundraisers like: Women’s Auxiliary of Equest Fashion Show AnnouncementEmilynn Wilson had beau coups of announcements for the Women’s … [Read more...] about Round Robin April 16: Equest Fashion Show Announcement, AWARE Reception And Paws Cause Kick-Off Party
JUST IN: AWARE Honorees And Chairs Announced Along With Some Adjustments
The AWARE crowd just announced news and changes. It all took place at Shirley and Bill Mcintyre’s home last night.First the changes — like Joan Crawford’s vanquishing all wire hangers, the Alzheimer’s fundaisers are proceeding without any periods in AWARE. Gee, that’s gonna be so much easier on the nails and the abused keyboard.They've also moved their efforts over to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: AWARE Honorees And Chairs Announced Along With Some Adjustments
A.W.A.R.E. Pits Two Legendary Ice Bowl Quarterbacks On The Same Side In The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
This weekend’s Super Bowl is bringing back memories of times when Dallas was facing off for the NFL championship when ice was not nice.A time long before Peyton Manning was even a hopeful in his parents’ future, there was the legendary NFL playoff that became part of history – the Ice Bowl.Despite not being a Super Bowl, it was considered historic as people across the … [Read more...] about A.W.A.R.E. Pits Two Legendary Ice Bowl Quarterbacks On The Same Side In The Battle Against Alzheimer’s
Larry Hagman’s “Other Wife” Will Step Up For AWARE Luncheon
As promised, here is the news about the April 5th A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon. A.W.A.R.E. This afternoon at the annual A.W.A.R.E. Tea, President Kay Hammond announced at Suzanne Palmlund's marvelous Swiss Avenue mansion that the luncheon would be in the spirit of Larry Hagman as a tribute to his wife Maj. In place of Larry will be his "Dallas" wife, Linda Gray.This is gonna be a tough … [Read more...] about Larry Hagman’s “Other Wife” Will Step Up For AWARE Luncheon
Revised Plans For A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon To Be Announced At Today’s Holiday Tea
It's been a daunting two weeks for Larry Hagman's world of family and friends. As if the loss of the actor wasn't enough, some wondered what would happen to his countless philanthropic professional efforts. Luckily, Larry had entrusted all to professionals and close friends because these causes were very special to him. One of which was the fight against Alzheimer's. It was … [Read more...] about Revised Plans For A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon To Be Announced At Today’s Holiday Tea
A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon Celebrates A Dallas Love Story — Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr.
Last year's A.W.A.R.E. luncheon was filled to capacity with former Dallas Cowboys and fans of Don Meredith, who was the honoree. However, at the last minute Dandy Don had to cancel his appearance because of his health. No problem. It was just a great "Dallas Cowboy family" reunion.This year organizers covered all their bases for the March 31 luncheon at the Hilton Anatole. … [Read more...] about A.W.A.R.E. Luncheon Celebrates A Dallas Love Story — Juanita and Henry S. Miller Jr.