Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse. In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Each Moment Matters
According to 2017 Each Moment Matters Luncheon Co-Chairs Laurie and David Peacock, When Laurie and I were asked to chair the 2017 Each Moment Matters Luncheon we had no idea how impacted we would be by the work that Faith Presbyterian Hospice does in the Dallas community. We have heard so many stories from people who wish they had done things differently when their parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Each Moment Matters
Actress Marlee Matlin Taught Destiny Award Luncheon Guests To Sign “Courage + Dreams = Success”
For first timers, the 14th Annual Destiny Awards Luncheon at St. Philip’s School and Community Center was an eye-opening experience. For old timers, it was returning to a familiar community filled with confidence, intelligence, compassion and hope. As Luncheon Co-Chair Ashlee Kleinert and her folks, Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, greeted friends in the main hallway, neatly … [Read more...] about Actress Marlee Matlin Taught Destiny Award Luncheon Guests To Sign “Courage + Dreams = Success”
Award-Winning Marlee Matlin To Be Part Of St. Philip’s School & Community Center Experience At The Destiny Awards Luncheon
St. Philip’s School & Community Center always seems to have interesting folks show up. For instance, four years ago, they had Henry “The Fonz” Winkler talk to the students in the gym before the Destiny Awards Luncheon benefit. After the get-together, it was obvious that the Fonzie was rather blown away by the student body. Unless you’ve experienced a St. Philip’s … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Marlee Matlin To Be Part Of St. Philip’s School & Community Center Experience At The Destiny Awards Luncheon
Share-A-Date: Woman-To-Woman Luncheon
Monday, April 16: It's hard to imagine a 21-year-old winning an international award. It's even more remarkable when that young person is deaf and captured the accolades in a industry that isn't known for promoting such differences. Back in 1986, Marlee Matlin did just that when she received the Academy Award for best actress as the female lead in "Children of a Lesser God." It … [Read more...] about Share-A-Date: Woman-To-Woman Luncheon