According to Children’s Medical Center Foundation President Brent Christopher, “Throughout the last two years, children have experienced more mental health stress than ever before due to pandemic-related social isolation, academic challenges and other stressors. "According to the recently released 2021 Children’s Health Beyond ABC report, in 2020, emergency rooms saw a 24 … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Children’s Health
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MySweetWishList: Equest
According to Equest CEO Lili Kellogg, "Every day as I look out my office window, I see children and adults working hard as they learn new skills, reach milestones, and create lifelong memories in our new Al Hill Jr. Arena. Their engagement with our treasured therapy horses is beyond special. “On Tuesday mornings, there is a young girl who receives equine assisted … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Equest
MySweetWishList: The Osteosarcoma Institute
According to The Osteosarcoma Institute Trustee and Strategic Advisory Board Member Bret Alexander, “I’m passionate about curing osteosarcoma after losing my best friend, Willie (son of Highland Park residents Lisa and Mac Tichenor), to the disease in 2006. I am a founding board member of The Osteosarcoma Institute and I hope to use the experience I have developed in … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: The Osteosarcoma Institute
MySweetWishList: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
According to Dallas Arboretum Board Chair Jim Ryan, “The holidays are about giving, and we invite your company, service organization, church group and family to give your time to volunteer at Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant. We’ve added even more exhibits, including an expanded Christmas Village and a new 50-foot-tall Dazzling Musical Tree, and we need … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden
MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
It’s that time of year when area non-profits are making holiday pleas for support. The annual MySweetWishList series is returning thanks to an anonymous underwriter to help you rally the community by getting your message(s) out to both old and new supporters. Because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we’ll start the series Monday, November 22, and finish up on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
According to YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Board Chair Jill Magnuson, “I’m Jill Magnuson, the Director of External Affairs for the Nasher Sculpture Center and a long-time volunteer with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. In 2020, I was appointed the Board Chair for the Dallas YMCA, only the second woman in the organization’s 135-year history to serve in this role. “I … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: YMCA Of Metropolitan Dallas
MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
According Kroger Dallas Division Corporate Affairs Manager April Martin, “This holiday I hope the community will join Kroger Dallas Division and the Kroger Co. Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation by supporting our inaugural Community Care Hunger Program, with a goal to provide 5 million meals in partnership with five area food banks, including North Texas Food Bank, Tarrant … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Kroger Dallas’ Community Care Hunger
MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
According to Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation volunteer/transplant recipient Heather Kagel, “I learned about Southwest Transplant Alliance as I was preparing from my lung transplant in 2019. I owe my life to organ donation. “Thanks to a kind organ donor and their selfless family, I was able to receive a double lung transplant in October 2019. Without this life … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Southwest Transplant Alliance Foundation
MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
According to Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Board Member/VNA Advisory Committee Chair/Volunteer Cici Weinmann, “The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) Meals on Wheels program provides meals to 4,600 clients throughout the entire 1,000 square miles of Dallas County. Since COVID-19 began, the number of hungry seniors in need of meals has skyrocketed and the numbers … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)
MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas Board of Directors Chair Patricia Villareal, “Tis’ the season to support homeless animals at the SPCA of Texas and make their holiday wishes of finding loving families come true! As this year comes to an end, we are in need of financial donations in order to continue the lifesaving work of rescuing, healing and finding homes for animals in North … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: SPCA Of Texas
MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source
According to The Senior Source Volunteer Ombudsman Charlie Hogge, “The pandemic has worsened isolation for nursing home residents—individuals who already saw few visitors and experienced loneliness. “Around 90 elderly residents at a nursing home in Richardson have come to rely on me for friendship and advocacy. As a certified volunteer with the agency’s Long-Term Care … [Read more...] about MySweetWishlist: The Senior Source