HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is a very common, sexually transmitted viral infection that's usually fairly harmless. In some cases, though, it can cause six different types of cancer — including cervical and throat cancer. While there's no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. So, Lyda Hill Philanthropies is giving $4.6 million to launch an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
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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
Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
While adorable little girls in sparkly cheerleader outfits with moms and backpacks filled the Dallas Omni Hotel lobby and the surrounding area on Friday, March 1, for the NCA All-Star Nationals, the escalators were taking the men in business suits and well coiffed ladies to the Trinity Ballroom. They were there not just to rally funds for the Retina Foundation of the Southwest, … [Read more...] about Ret. Admiral William McRaven Was Large And In Charge At 2019 Visionary Luncheon
Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
The area restaurant business may be a wee bit off this Friday around noontime. The reason is there are three big fundraiser luncheons. Each of them is boasting some well knowns on the roster.Across town at St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be chatting on stage with former National Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
The lobby of the Chantilly Ballroom's Wedgwood Room was jammed to the max for the Junior League of Dallas' Milestones Luncheon on Friday, November 16. While second-generation actress/advocate Laura Dern had 'em lined up at one end of the room for a photo meet-and-greet, JLD legend (she'd just hate to be called that, but it's true) Lyda Hill was entering with hugs from oldtime … [Read more...] about The Ladies – Jeanne L. Philips And Laura Dern – Ruled At The Junior League Of Dallas’ Milestones Luncheon
A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
From VNA President/CEO Katherine Krause,“On behalf of The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, I am honored to thank two incredibly generous philanthropists. In late December VNA received not only one, but two truly transformational gifts at year end, making the way for a healthier, happier new year for vulnerable seniors in Dallas County.“Long-time VNA … [Read more...] about A Simple Thank You To … Lyda Hill And The Moody Foundation
Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
What do you get when you put together Roslyn Dawson Thompson, president and CEO of the Dallas Women's Foundation; Co-chairs Lael Brodsky and Tricia Miller and Honorary Co-chairs Matrice Ellis-Kirk and Ambassador Ron Kirk; and top sponsors like Presenting Sponsor Toyota, Target, Lyda Hill and Nancy C. Rogers? You get the foundation's 33rd Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, November … [Read more...] about Dallas Women’s Foundation Unveils A New Name And A Record Haul At Its 33rd Annual Luncheon
Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Empowering young women to pursue successful lives on their owns terms was the theme of the hour when the Girls Scouts of Northeast Texas held its Women of Distinction Luncheon on Friday, November 2, at the Omni Hotel Dallas. The theme was stressed from the get-go, when luncheon Co-chairs Dee Brown and Sharon Morrison welcomed everyone before giving way to Clarice Tinsley, the … [Read more...] about Girl Power Resonated At The Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon
Everybody's had an Eric Stonestreet in their lives. He was the guy who wasn’t the high school quarterback; he wasn’t the valedictorian, but he was the fellow who always seemed to have a shoulder to cry on and as he gave you a hug, he made a comment that made you laugh. He also always had time for you.But Eric was also someone who, despite the chipper and compassionate … [Read more...] about Eric Stonestreet Mixed Laughter And Tears In His Support For Battling Cancer At Celebrating Women Luncheon
Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Lyda Hill, a granddaughter of the legendary oilman H.L. Hunt, credits the Junior League of Dallas with showing her "the other side" of the community years ago, inspiring her to a heightened social consciousness. This evening she helped repay the organization, which announced that Hill had pledged a lead gift of $5 million to establish the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Pledges $5M Gift, Plus Another $5M Challenge Grant, For New Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Endowment Foundation