Nancy Strauss Halbreich and Carol Seay looked like a couple of squeeze toys as guests congratulated them on their fundraising for the Parkland's Moody Center for Breast Health. The squeezing took place at Harlan Crow's library on Thursday, April 11.Thanks to a lead gift of $15M from the Moody Foundation and donations of $100K and more from Vicki and Peter Bartholow, … [Read more...] about Area Philanthropists Celebrate Amazing $40M+ Campaign Achieved For Moody Center For Breast Health
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Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
As the Texas Rangers were kicking off the last season at Globe Life Park against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28, the SMU campus was filling with Lexuses, Mercedes and all types of high brows. It’s too bad the Rangers didn’t have Nancy Strauss Halbreich batting. In addition to being SMU’s 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethics Awardee, she literally proved to be the MVP at the annual … [Read more...] about Nancy Strauss Halbreich Accepts 2019 J. Erik Jonsson Ethic Award With A World-Class Grace
Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
Russell “Rusty” Dealey’s home is an all-guy place with five male cats and boy bunnies. While all the critters are rescues, only one has three legs. His name on the books is Tripod, but in the household he’s known as Muffin. The eight-year-old cat came into Rusty’s life when SPCA supporter Mary Spencer invited Rusty to meet him. It was a connection for life.And while he … [Read more...] about Pooches, Purple And A Happy Surprise Helped The SPCA Of Texas Celebrate At Its 80th Anniversary Fur Ball
2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
SPCA of Texas Senior VP of Development Debra Burns looked downright giddy at the front door of Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones’ home on Wednesday, September 12. And, she had every right to. After all, the Saturday, September 22, 2018 Fur Ball celebrating the SPCA’s 80th anniversary with former first couple Laura and George W. Bush was sold out. And, adding to the home-run effort was … [Read more...] about 2018 Fur Ball Patron Party Was A Home Run At Jan And Trevor Rees-Jones Estate With A Former First Couple In The House
Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
If you had promised your pooch or kitty that you were going to buy a ticket and support their SPCA pals by going to the Fur Ball on Saturday, September 22, you’re barking up a sold out tree. Celebrating the SPCA's 80th anniversary, the gala at the Hyatt Regency Dallas with Laura and George Bush serving as honorary co-chairs is a done deal.BTW, back in White House days … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: 2018 Fur Ball
North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
While the Bed Bath & Beyond and Office Depot staffs are bracing up for the onslaught of back-to-school shoppers, folks at the Communities Foundation of Texas are in the final stages preparing for their annual mega one-day money raiser — North Texas Giving Day.It’s hard to imagine that first outing in 2009, when 6.5K gifts resulted in $4M for just 345 … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster Series Kicks Off Monday
MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
According to Fur Ball 2018 Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley,“Fur Ball is the SPCA of Texas’ premier event that raises funds to help rescue, rehabilitate and find new homes for thousands of animals across North Texas. We are thrilled to serve as co-chairs as the organization celebrates its 80th Anniversary. With Honorary Chairs, President and Mrs. George … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2018 Fur Ball
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
2018 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show and Luncheon Chair Lisa Singleton managed to hit all bases for the Wednesday, May 9, fundraiser at the Meyerson. In addition to tapping the humor and talent of Tina “Bag Snob” Craig for fashionable tips, she also arranged to have Margot Perot pay touching tribute to the late Ruth Altshuler and present longtime Salvation Army … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show And Luncheon
JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
The first of the five North Texas Giving Day Kick-Off get togethers just took place at Collin College’s Conference Center in McKinney. And, boy, do they know how to kick things off! In addition to revealing the ins and outs of the monster money-thon on Thursday, September 20, the Communities Foundation of Texas team announced that former First Lady Laura Bush will be the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Former First Lady Laura Bush To Serve As 2018 North Texas Giving Day’s Honorary Chair
Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary
2018 Fur Ball Chair Cindy Lindsley and Co-Chair Jennifer Lindsley are howling about the news that former First Lady Laura and President George W. Bush have signed as the honorary co-chairs for the SPCA of Texas gala fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency Dallas on Saturday, September 22.If you're wondering if the First Bushes of Dallas are animal lovers, stop wondering. … [Read more...] about Former First Lady Laura Bush And President George W. Bush To Serve As 2018 Fur Ball Honorary Co-Chairs For SPCA’s 80th Anniversary
Better Understanding Of Teolmores Provided Insight To Aging Thanks To The Laura W. Bush Institute For Women’s Health
The fact that men and women are different is pretty common knowledge. But it wasn’t until recently that healthcare providers faced the fact that what was right for the goose wasn’t necessarily right for the gander. Time and time again clinical trials were conducted on men with results being applied to both sexes.But that old-time understanding has changed and a lot of it … [Read more...] about Better Understanding Of Teolmores Provided Insight To Aging Thanks To The Laura W. Bush Institute For Women’s Health