Born in Germany on October 21, 1940, when the country was occupied by the Nazis and before the U.S. entered World War II, Helga Feldman had a childhood that was spent in an orphanage until “a beloved aunt rescued her and brought her to America, where Helga lived the American dream.” As a grownup she got a job and received a call one day from a gentleman who worked across the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
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Celebrating Women Letter Signing Provided The Opportunity To Get Letters Out And Meet The Newest Member Of Michal Powell’s Home
The dining room table has become something like crazy Aunt Hattie, who is only seen on holidays. That is unless there’s a non-profit letter signing. Then the table is hit with all hands on deck plus loads of conversations and stacks of letters inviting folks to participate in the upcoming event. But for the Celebrating Women Luncheon, the letter signing at Michal Powell’s on … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Letter Signing Provided The Opportunity To Get Letters Out And Meet The Newest Member Of Michal Powell’s Home
Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members Learn That Uterine Transplants Are Possible
On Wednesday, September 16, it was a coming together of the old guard and the newbies for the Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board at the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center. After an orientation of the new kids-on-the-block, all convened for lunch and a discussion of the topic of the day. After Patient Navigator Stacey Webb gave the invocation, she recalled a … [Read more...] about Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board Members Learn That Uterine Transplants Are Possible
Baylor’s Our Children’s House To Close But Pediatric Outpatient Services Will Continue At Baylor Scott & White Health’s North Texas Clinics
The healthcare industry has been undergoing dramatic changes in recent years. The great news is that new research has resulted in lifesaving advances and Dallas has become a hub of these developments and services. On the other hand, due to the business side of medical care, there have been adjustments demanded in the way things have been. Some have been frustrating, like … [Read more...] about Baylor’s Our Children’s House To Close But Pediatric Outpatient Services Will Continue At Baylor Scott & White Health’s North Texas Clinics
Celebrating Women Luncheon Letter Signing Filled Robyn’s Nest
While the honeybees were checking out the wisteria and flowers blooming all over town, gals were heading to Robyn Conlon’s home sweet home the morning of Tuesday, April 7. No, it wasn’t for Crystal Charity Ball. It was for 2015 Celebrating Women Luncheon. As Robyn was eating a Jenny Craig omelet (claims she gained a pound during her CCB tenure) with her trusty McDonald’s … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon Letter Signing Filled Robyn’s Nest
A Faux Tale
Editor's note: I need apologize for any misunderstanding about this post. It was originally written on February 24, 2010. We had included the date at the bottom of the post, but evidently it wasn't enough. Thank you for all the kind comments. Even today, they provide such great comfort. May everyone have a Faux in their life. It was 14 years ago on March 17 that a marvelous … [Read more...] about A Faux Tale
Cancer Blows! To Bring Together Top Trumpet Players To Raise Funds To Fight Cancer
One potential donor admitted that she initially felt uneasy about the title of the proposed event — “Cancer Blows!” But that was before the Wednesday, December 3rd announcement at Kathie and Randy King’s marvelous home. At 7 p.m. Event Co-Chairs D’Andra Simmons Lock and Jeremy Lock announced the new event that would take place on Wednesday, March 4 at the … [Read more...] about Cancer Blows! To Bring Together Top Trumpet Players To Raise Funds To Fight Cancer
Michal Powell May Have Gotten The Very Best Gift Of The Season
Michal Powell’s Christmas gift came early. The 2015 Crystal Charity Ball chair thought she was just going to the Dallas Country Club for dinner on Tuesday, December 2, with husband Loyd. No big deal. But then she walked into a private dining room and discovered 22 very close friends and family including Baylor Health Care System CEO Joel Allison and Baylor Health Care System … [Read more...] about Michal Powell May Have Gotten The Very Best Gift Of The Season
Strong Men And “Lizzie” Stole The Show And Hearts At Celebrating Women
The Celebrating Women Luncheon with its butterfly mascots may seem to conjure up images of fragility and fluttering around. That couldn’t be farther from what it’s all about. If anything, it represents strength, courage and especially this year . . . passion. Why passion? More about that later. The two-day fundraising program for Baylor Health Care System Foundation’s … [Read more...] about Strong Men And “Lizzie” Stole The Show And Hearts At Celebrating Women
Baylor Health Care System’s “Campaign 2015” Announces $250M Goal With Fireworks Before Boldface Crowd At The Wyly
While more than 200 of Dallas' most generous philanthropists enjoyed cocktails and a never-ending buffet on the Wyly Theatre’s sixth floor, there were just about that many backstage preparing for a really big show.The February 27th occasion was a bit of a mystery. The extremely impressive black-and-silver foldout invitation from Erle Nye and Dr. Leonard Riggs Jr. only said, “a … [Read more...] about Baylor Health Care System’s “Campaign 2015” Announces $250M Goal With Fireworks Before Boldface Crowd At The Wyly
“Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better” Officially Launched Last Night With A Goal Of $250M
Last night Baylor Health Care System held an announcement party. No, make that an extravaganza that would have delighted the late Zig Ziglar — the fanfare, the sincerity, the enthusiasm, the fireworks and the 200+ EIP (Extremely Important People) filling the Wyly. But more about the event in the days to come. The important thing is the reason for Baylor's producing such an … [Read more...] about “Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better” Officially Launched Last Night With A Goal Of $250M