Looking ahead to the dynamic growth of North Texas, the momentum is surging ahead for the creation of a landmark undertaking for future generations that will replace the current Children's Medical Center, with a planned completion in 2031. With a staggering goal of $5B (that's "B' as in billion) for the total project cost, it has just been announced that "the Moody … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Moody Foundation Gifts A “More Than $100M” Grant For Future Children’s Medical Campus
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JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
Leave it to UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Children's Health to not only break ground for its future Children's pediatric campus, but to add a spectacular cherry to top off the occasion. That's exactly what just happened today. Learning that generous philanthropists Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones had stepped up to support the $5B project for the 4.7M-square-foot … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Gift $100M For Future Children’s Pediatric Campus At Groundbreaking
JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
Publicly announced, philanthropic gifts of $100 million are rare in North Texas. But when they do come along, UT Southwestern Medical Center is often involved on the receiving end. It happened again today, when Children's Health and UT Southwestern announced a gift of $100 million from the family of Jean and the late Mack Pogue to support Children's new $5 billion pediatric … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Children’s And UTSW Medical Center Announce Pogue Family’s $100M Gift For New Pediatric Campus
JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
For what seems like eons, rumors have swirled about a possible expansion of Children's Medical Center Dallas. But now, like proud fathers, Children's Health President and CEO Christopher Durovich and UT Southwestern Medical Center President Dr. Daniel Podolsky are beaming with the official announcement of a new, $5 billion pediatric health care center. To describe as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Plans Announced For $5B “Pediatric Campus” To Replace The Current Children’s Medical Center Dallas
Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea
The 2023 Sweetheart Ball new members tea was a multi-generational, family affair of support for the black-tie gala that has raised more than $42M for heart disease treatment and prevention. With 1996 Ball Chair Alinda Wikert hosting the afternoon tea at her exquisite home, her niece/2023 Ball Chair Heather Washburne had a full agenda to share with the committee of volunteers … [Read more...] about Rain Couldn’t Dampen News Arising At 2023 Sweetheart Ball New Members Tea
The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
The Cary Council may not be familiar to all, but it's a dedicated group of Southwestern Medical Foundation (SW Medical Foundation) that supports "the advancement of early research at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) in partnership with SW Medical Foundation." Its fundraising event, "An Evening With DocStars," is aptly named as it recognizes members of the UT … [Read more...] about The Cary Council To Celebrate UT Southwestern Early Research Trio At “An Evening With DocStars”
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
The Sweetheart Ball has no website, no social media, no office. What it has is a committee of women who have volunteered to raise millions of dollars for the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some have had family members who have succumbed to the disease; others have had loved ones saved thanks to developments resulting from their fundraising … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2023 Sweetheart Ball Tea
Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
North Texas has rightly earned a reputation for simply remarkable homes. From incredible estates fronting pristine lakes to Dilbeck cottages oozing with charms, it’s well deserved. But on Sunday, October 17, Mother Nature — pardon the expression — trumped them all. With a three-quarter moon on a clear night, she opened her arms for a dinner table that seemed to go on for an … [Read more...] about Songbird Supper Was Served Up Surrounded By Trinity River Audubon Center’s Natural Beauty
Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
With COVID-19 showing no signs of giving up, healthcare providers are standing their ground in enforcing recommendations. For example, since The Sweetheart Ball’s providing funds for UT Southwestern’s cardiology research and treatment, it’s literally following “doctor’s orders.” In a recent note to its membership, 2020-2021 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold reported a … [Read more...] about Despite Cancellation Of Annual New Members Tea, New Sweetheart Ball Members Revealed
JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
Despite COVID-19 seeming to dominate headlines, area foundations are making news themselves. The latest is the generous Hoblitzelle Foundation that has just revealed three newsworthy developments. First is that Karen Shuford has just been elected to be the Foundation’s first female chair in its 78-year history. Other officers elected to three-year terms are Jere Thompson Jr. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Hoblitzelle Foundation Adds Two New Board Members And Elects Its First Female Chair
The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease