My Sweet Charity

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Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising

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The Center For BrainHealth had a lot of celebrating to do on Monday, September 30, at "a local country club." With a record-breaking crowd including Ellen McStay, Emilynn Wilson, Pat and Charles McEvoy, Andy and Patrick Walsh and Beverly and Don Freeman for its 2024 Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Luncheon, it not only had Ramona Jones herself on hand, but also … [Read more...] about Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising

Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys

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For simply ages, Maria Villanueva was known as the first lady of North Texas' Garden Gate. But the end of her life shattered her husband Junior Villanueva's world involving both his personal life and professional livelihood. Yes, her battle with cancer had taken a toll for months and years, but it wasn't until Junior was confronted with the fact that the battle was to end in … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Author Christy Cashman And Junior Villanueva Undertook Grief Via Different Journeys

Each Moment Matters Luncheon Preview Party Celebrated The 2024 Honorees At The Crow Library

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The North Texas fundraising got off with a slam on the early evening of Thursday, September 5. While some headed to the Meyerson Symphony Center for the preview of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala and the boot-scooters moseyed on over to the elegant Swexan Hotel for the 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball Underwriting get-together (aka CBB Chair Marjon Henderson's birthday), the lineup … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Preview Party Celebrated The 2024 Honorees At The Crow Library

Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program

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Standing in a glass-walled room during a cocktail party in the crowded, Preston Hollow home of his parents Micki and former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings on Thursday, October 19, it looked like Gunnar Rawlings had come full circle after taking a long journey and now was exactly where he needed to be. Micki and Mike were hosting a kickoff party for the 2024 Grow the Grove … [Read more...] about Grow The Grove Kickoff Party Celebrates The Success Of Cristo Rey Dallas’ Innovative Work Study Program

JUST IN: Cristo Rey Dallas’ Grow The Grove To Honor Jack Fraker And Cheryl And Richard Joyner

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Cristo Rey Dallas (CRD) has been busy over the years educating kids and literally growing in Pleasant Grove. Why, it even celebrated the first college graduation class this past year. But more about that in a couple of paragraphs. Thursday night, longtime education advocates Micki and Mike Rawlings held the kickoff for Cristo Rey's 2024 Grow The Grove fundraiser at their … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Cristo Rey Dallas’ Grow The Grove To Honor Jack Fraker And Cheryl And Richard Joyner

Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner

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Todd Platt, who's been with Hillwood, A Perot Company, for 25 years — he currently serves as CEO of Hillwood Investment Properties — is a long-time advisory board member at Dallas' Center for BrainHealth. He's also a leader of the Center's Limitless BrainHealth campaign, and has been a tireless advocate in bringing the Center's applied science to worldwide attention. So, … [Read more...] about Guests Turn On Their ‘Todd Lights’ At Center For BrainHealth’s Most-Successful-Ever Legacy Award Dinner

Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party

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Before leaving Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), CEO/President Dave Scullin was honored on Wednesday, March 1, with a celebration of community reception at CFT. It was a gathering of community leaders like Florence Shapiro, Matrice Ellis Kirk, outgoing CFT Board Chair Alfreda Norman and incoming Chair Richie Butler, philanthropists Christie Carter, Linda Perryman Evans and … [Read more...] about Retiring CFT CEO/President Dave Scullin Was Honored With A Celebration Of Community Party

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community

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Unlike some teary-eyed retirement parties, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) President/CEO Dave Scullin's farewell to the staff (Monica Christopher and Melissa Hardage), CFT trustees (Becky Bright, Greg Campbell, Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Connie O'Neill, Florence Shapiro and Thear Suzuki) supporters (Patrick Walsh, Jeff Gault, Gary Saunders and Thear Suzuki), community and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: CFT President/CEO Dave Scullin’s Celebration of Community

Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather

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For the first time ever, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas combined its Holiday Reception with the celebration of its annual Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award, holding the mixed-purpose fete at the Dallas Arboretum's Alex Camp House on Thursday evening, December 8. Valet parking—often de rigueur at significant BrainHealth events—was not made … [Read more...] about Center For BrainHealth Celebrated Holiday Reception And Branch Award Despite Chilly Weather

Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation Board Meeting Hears A Tale Of Recovery Thanks To Technology — And Eternal Optimism

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Watching a healthy, vivacious Katie Looney speaking in front of them on Tuesday, May 10, it may have been hard for attendees at the quarterly meeting of the Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation Board to imagine the elementary schoolteacher in the state she was back on Monday, January 13, 2021 — the victim of a harrowing car crash in Mejia, Texas, that had her vehicle … [Read more...] about Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation Board Meeting Hears A Tale Of Recovery Thanks To Technology — And Eternal Optimism

Cristo Rey Dallas Is STEAMed Up For Its Sixth Annual Grow The Grove Fundraiser

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Cristo Rey Dallas (CRD) has a lot to celebrate. In addition to having Admiral U.S. Navy (Ret.)/Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas grad Dr. Patrick “Pat” Walsh coming on board as its president starting April 15, CRD supporters, students and staff will be celebrating its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) programs at the 6th Annual Grow … [Read more...] about Cristo Rey Dallas Is STEAMed Up For Its Sixth Annual Grow The Grove Fundraiser