KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2025 board officers/executive board has been announced. In addition to President Mari Epperson leading the organization that supports “the methods of treatment, the search for a cure and prevention of kidney diseases and other kindred or contributory diseases,” the following folks will serve as officers: President-Elect Fran Wittenberg; 1st VP Membership: … [Read more...] about 2025 KidneyTexas Inc. Board And Committees Announced With Mari Epperson As President
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Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Silver Anniversary Served Up Past “Thrivers” And Future Possibilities
Baylor Scott And White Dallas Foundation's 25th Celebrating Women Luncheon anniversary was a poignant progress report of the battle against breast cancer, with very real people from all walks of life who have been faced with this daunting disease. Starting off with the VIP reception in the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room on Friday, October 18, the event was a combination of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women Luncheon’s Silver Anniversary Served Up Past “Thrivers” And Future Possibilities
Ramona Jones Friends Of BrainHealth Lunch Had A Record-Breaking Turnout And Year Of Fundraising
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
2024 SAWA Fashion Show Patrons Were Gifted With Thanks, Cookies And Sunshine Protection
With the memorial service for Mike Wyatt ending at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, some headed to Claire and Dwight Emanuelson's home in Volk Estate for the reception. One of those was Jennifer Dix in sky-high Chanel stilettos. Despite the pain of the walk to her wheels at the farthest end of the St. Michael and All Angel's parking lot, Jennifer was comforted by plans to do a … [Read more...] about 2024 SAWA Fashion Show Patrons Were Gifted With Thanks, Cookies And Sunshine Protection
Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers
When the children of Ramona Jones set out to honor Ramona on her 95th birthday, they weren't content giving her a Target gift card and an afternoon at the local nail salon. Instead, they ponied up for a five-year sponsorship called the Ramona Jones Friends of BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon for the Center for BrainHealth, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Inaugural BrainHealth Scientist Selection Luncheon Honoring Ramona Jones Awards Visionary Young Researchers
35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
2023 Mad Hatter's Tea Co-Chairs Anne Stodghill and Kristina Wrenn had assembled a team to make the the 35th Women's Council of the Arboretum fundraiser a blowout. The theme was regally in keeping with the times — "Majestic Mad Hatter's Luncheon A Celebration of English Elegance." Ironically, the Thursday, April 20, date of the event created a slight issue preventing some … [Read more...] about 35th Mad Hatter’s Topped Out Despite “Majestic” Challenges And More Than 600 Hatters
Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Center for BrainHealth Founder/Chief Director Dr. Sandi Chapman and The Friends of BrainHealth have a knack for making serious stuff fun. For instance, they adapted TV's "Shark Tank" format to provide a forum for a group of young scientists to "pitch" their various programs. Instead of business sharks, the backers were Center for BrainHealth philanthropists, who wanted to give … [Read more...] about Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon
Meyerson Lobby Was Filled With Models and Awards For KidneyTexas’ 2021 Runway Report
As guests arrived for KidneyTexas Inc.'s Runway Report at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 21, a Meyerson staffer greeted guests advising them that masks would be required. Guests accommodated the request only to have the vast majority put them back in their purses within feet of the entry. As guests played the game of catch-up before the program got underway, event … [Read more...] about Meyerson Lobby Was Filled With Models and Awards For KidneyTexas’ 2021 Runway Report
The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests
They had only expected around 50 guests for the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society Garden Tea last Wednesday (May 26). But it didn’t turn out that way. Maybe it was because it was a beautiful day; maybe it was just the idea of “unsheltering” and seeing friends; maybe it was the location of the tea at Lisa and Clay Cooley’s estate; maybe it was all of … [Read more...] about The Women’s Council Of The Arboretum’s Lisianthus Society’s Garden Tea Was Brimming With Guests
JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
A group of volunteers who never slow down regardless of the situation is The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (aka SAWA). They’re busy putting the final buttons in place for The SAWA Fashion Show at the Meyerson on Tuesday, September 15. But they’re already lining up the leadership for 2021. Lisa Singleton, who chaired the 2018 luncheon, will serve as president and be … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary 2020-2021 Slate Of Officers Headed By Lisa Singleton Revealed
Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala
There was a Kevin Bacon, Six Degrees of Separation feel to the Les Femmes du Monde's 2018 Woman of the Year Gala on Wednesday, October 24, at the Dallas Country Club. The evening's honoree, Sandi Chapman, Ph.D, founder and chief director of the Center for BrainHealth, said the late Al Hill Jr. often visited the Center, which is part of The University of Texas at … [Read more...] about Ray Washburne And ‘Woman of the Year’ Sandi Chapman Are Featured At Annual Les Femmes Du Monde Gala