With the recent announcement that ATP was bringing back world-championship tennis to North Texas in February for its Dallas Open, it triggered some memories of the area’s connection with the sport back in the 1970s. In addition to Lamar Hunt’s World Championship of Tennis finals that had the ultimate in men’s tennis like Jimmy Connor, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Rod Laver and a … [Read more...] about How Little Mo’s Inspiration And Jersey Mike’s Mission Resulted In A Record Breaking Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser
Maureen Connolly Brinker
Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Next Saturday would have been Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker's 77th birthday. For those who might not recognize the name, she was a legendary tennis player, wife of the late Norman Brinker and mother of Cindy Brinker Simmons. After dying of cancer at the age of 34, her legend continues not just on the tennis court but also on the street.What was that?Next Saturday, in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer
Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Saluting Others
Back in 1980 Cindy Brinker Simmons created Wipe Out Kids' Cancer to help children and their families battling cancer. She was inspired to found this organization by the death of her mother Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker's from cancer. In 2005, "The Spirit of Little Mo" awards were established to "honor community leaders who represent Maureen Connolly Brinker's spirit of … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Saluting Others