For years the Grant Halliburton Foundation has been a forward champion in battling mental health. While the subject was once considered verboten by many, the Foundation has created a luncheon that brings it out in the open to help those suffering from the disease to realize they are not alone and there are ways to deal with it. On Tuesday, March 10, the organization held its … [Read more...] about Patrick Kennedy Revealed His Own Battle With Mental Health At 11th Annual Beacon Luncheon
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Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
Between the round-the-clock reports on the coronavirus and having the kids at home, it’s no surprise that meltdowns are taking place. That’s perfectly understandable. But a few tips from Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Outreach and Education Director Cami Fields might help folks through these challenging times. Tips for Children And Teenagers: Take a break. Our … [Read more...] about Grant Halliburton Foundation Provides Coping Tips To Handle These Mind-Boggling Times
Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Kicks Off With Announcement Of Patrick Kennedy As Keynote Speaker
2020 Beacon of Hope Luncheon Co-Chairs Dixey Arterburn and Ginger Sager had news to share and that's just what they did on Wednesday, November 6, at Heidi and Tim Perry's home. Headlining their announcement was the name Patrick Kennedy, who will be the keynote speaker at the Grant Halliburton Foundation fundraiser luncheon in March. Here's a report from the field: On … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Kicks Off With Announcement Of Patrick Kennedy As Keynote Speaker
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 8th Annual Steaks On The Lake
According to 8th Annual Steaks on the Lake Co-Chairs Polly and Mike Campbell, Susan and Evan Griffiths and Bev and Alan Vuckovich, Imagine a crisp fall evening, a delicious steak dinner, live music by Downtown Fever, a wine and whiskey pull and an exciting auction. All landing on Friday, November 17, at the impressive Frontiers of Flight Museum. Imagine having this … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 8th Annual Steaks On The Lake
A Beacon of Hope Luncheon Introduced Faces Of Hope And Had Glennon Doyle Melton Mix Humor And Honesty About Mental Health
As final preparations were underway on the second floor of the Renaissance Hotel for “A Beacon Of Hope” silent auction and luncheon benefiting the Grant Halliburton Foundation, a VIP reception was taking place on the fourth floor’s City View room on Thursday, February 23. Foundation President/Founder Vanita Halliburton was surrounded by people whose had been touched by … [Read more...] about A Beacon of Hope Luncheon Introduced Faces Of Hope And Had Glennon Doyle Melton Mix Humor And Honesty About Mental Health
Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton Shared Her Ups And Downs At Beacon Of Hope Thanks To Years Of Being Undiagnosed Bipolar
The VIP reception for the 7th Annual Beacon of Hope Luncheon had just finished up on the second floor of the Westin Galleria on Wednesday, February 3. As guests took the escalator to the crowd gathered in the ballroom’s reception area on the third floor, Grant Halliburton Foundation Executive Director Diana Weaver herded keynote speaker Suzy Favor Hamilton, Dallas District … [Read more...] about Olympian Suzy Favor Hamilton Shared Her Ups And Downs At Beacon Of Hope Thanks To Years Of Being Undiagnosed Bipolar
A Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Father-Daughter Speakers Reveal How The McIngvale Family Work Through Mental Illness
The father-daughter team of Jim “Mattress Max” McIngvale and Elizabeth McIngvale-Cegelski brought their story of struggling with Elizabeth's obsessive-compulsive disorder to the Beacon of Hope Luncheon on Wednesday, February 11. With more than 450 guests attending the Grant Halliburton Foundation fundraiser at the Westin Galleria, they kicked things off w ith a … [Read more...] about A Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Father-Daughter Speakers Reveal How The McIngvale Family Work Through Mental Illness
Houston’s Mattress Mack And Daughter Liz McIngvale To Headline “A Beacon Of Hope”
Back in the 1980’s, Houston had three legendary personalities known to insiders as “The Three M’s.” That’s because each of their first monikers started with a “M” and they were bigger-than-life — Houston Chronicle columnist Maxine Mesinger, KTRK consumer reporter Marvin Zindler and Mattress Mack (aka Jim McIngvale), whose TV commercials for his furniture store literally jumped … [Read more...] about Houston’s Mattress Mack And Daughter Liz McIngvale To Headline “A Beacon Of Hope”
Suicide Survivor Kevin Hines Emphasizes The Importance Of Pursuing Treatment At Beacon Of Hope Luncheon
During the holidays, depression seems more prevalent and for some it's just too overwhelming. So overwhelming that they consider and unfortunately take drastic steps. So, it was timely that the Grant Halliburton Foundation held its annual Beacon of Hope luncheon chaired by Dee Velvin and Jackie Moore with suicide survivor Kevin Hines as the keynote speaker. The following report … [Read more...] about Suicide Survivor Kevin Hines Emphasizes The Importance Of Pursuing Treatment At Beacon Of Hope Luncheon
Olympian Amanda Beard To Speak At Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation
Back in 2005, 19-year-old Grant Halliburton had absolutely everything going for him. He had graduated from Plano West Senior High School, where "classmates voted him Most Likely to Become a Recording Artist and elected him King of the Valentine’s Day Dance. He was featured in the senior yearbook as Coolest Kid on Campus." On top of that he was "awarded scholarships by The Art … [Read more...] about Olympian Amanda Beard To Speak At Beacon Of Hope Luncheon Benefiting Grant Halliburton Foundation
Former Detroit Lions QB Eric Hipple’s Loss Will Help The Grant Halliburton Foundation Save Other Young People
So the Cowboys aren't in the playoffs, but football is still on the brain. And if your memory goes back to the 1980's, you might recall the name Eric Hipple. He was the Detroit Lions quarterback from 1980 to 1989, who appeared to all the world to have it all. Unknown to most folks, the Lubbock native suffered from undiagnosed depression as a teenager. Then to add to his … [Read more...] about Former Detroit Lions QB Eric Hipple’s Loss Will Help The Grant Halliburton Foundation Save Other Young People