The local Association of Fundraising Professionals leadership already has plans for the 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in place. Event Chair Janet Sherlip has just revealed this year’s “The Stars of Texas,” who will be recognized at the Hyatt Regency.Drum roll, please.Outstanding Philanthropist — Donna Wilhelm nominated by World Affairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 34th Annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Honorees Announced
Children's Health
New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
It's true that membership has perks. And for the Les Femmes du Monde ladies, it meant having the organization's Spring Tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley's spread on Wednesday, February 13. In addition to learning of Les Femmes President Martha C. Cox's executive team, the ladies also learned great news from one of its recipients. Here's a report from the field:The Les Femmes du … [Read more...] about New Officers And A Recipient’s Breaking News Were On The Table For Les Femmes Spring Tea
The Three C’s Thanked The Friends Who Have Supported Children’s Health And Children’s Medical Center Foundation Over The Year
The legendary blood moon was standing by as the New Orleans Saints went down to defeat to the L.A. Rams in the NFC playoff game in the Crescent City on Sunday, January 20. Over at the Dallas Country Club, at a thank-you reception for Children's Health supporters hosted by Christina and Chris Durovich and Brent Christopher, the talk was about the Saints’ loss that afternoon and … [Read more...] about The Three C’s Thanked The Friends Who Have Supported Children’s Health And Children’s Medical Center Foundation Over The Year
NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
Guests hardly had time to change from their Crystal Charity Ball black-tie attire Saturday night when they turned up in holiday casual for the Children's Women's Auxiliary's 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular bright and early at NorthPark Center on Sunday, December 2.While the unknowing types may have expected valet parking and a very proper, white-glove … [Read more...] about NorthPark Center Became The North Pole For The 30th Annual Breakfast With Santa Spectacular
NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
When NorthPark Center celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 with “Fifty Years Of Giving,” the giving didn’t stop. NorthPark First Lady Nancy Nasher and Fashion and Lifestyle Ambassador Kimberly Schlegel Whitman came up with the idea of having a year-long ambassador program that would be made up of individuals known for their philanthropic contributions. During their … [Read more...] about NorthPark Kicks Off The New Year With The Reveal Of Its Ambassador Class Of 2019
Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club.The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
MySweetWishList: Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Medical Center
According to Children's Medical Center's Women's Auxiliary President Lauren Swan,"The Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center is proud to be a pillar of donor support for more than half a century. Part of our work is to call the community to join us in supporting this wonderful institution and the care and comfort it provides to families. We have seen firsthand how … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Women’s Auxiliary To Children’s Medical Center
Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
With Christmas nearing, Jacque Marvin, Kristin Mitchell and Andrea Nayfa and their new best elf friend in the entire world — Santa — have put together big plans for the 30th Anniversary of Breakfast with Santa Spectacular. The annual fundraiser for the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center Dallas will be taking place on Sunday, December 2.And hold on to your … [Read more...] about Breakfast With Santa Spectacular Is Heading North With A Very Popular Elf For Its 30th Anniversary
JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents A $500K Check To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Pediatric Cancer Research
With September being National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Hyundai folks popped by Children’s Medical Center to celebrate the motor company’s 20th anniversary of Hyundai Hope on Wheels, the nonprofit committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.While cancer-surviving kiddos like Sadie Keller, Reese Lewis and London Blair left their handprints on a shiny … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents A $500K Check To Children’s Medical Center Foundation For Pediatric Cancer Research
How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
There are certain moments that take root in the memory for decades. For Carolyn Brown, one such moment took place more than 30 years ago. It involved her little grandson, Russell McKeown. No, it wasn’t a birthday party, or watching Russell take his first crawl around the living-room floor. Instead, the matriarch of the Brown family was being helped by a volunteer at Children’s … [Read more...] about How A Simple Act Of Empathy Led To A $1M Gift For Child Life Specialists At Children’s Medical Center
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Health
Isabella has a tenacious form of neuroblastoma that has resisted all treatment. It’s unclear what the future holds for Isabella, but the first grader continues to do the things she loves – playing with her sisters, friends at church and Barbie dolls. She wants to learn how to play the drums, guitar and piano, and become a veterinarian one day.Because of Isabella and … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Children’s Health