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JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

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With the football season kicking off throughout North Texas, Goodwill Industries of Dallas is bringing home one of its native sons for The Lunch fundraiser. On Friday, October 13, The Lunch Co-Chairs Julie Durham Rado and Steve Durham have arranged to have Dallas native son/former New Orleans Saints/Super Bowl MVP quarterback Drew Brees as the keynote speaker at the Omni Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Drew Brees To Keynote Goodwill Industries Of Dallas’ 100 Years At The Lunch

Jill And Grant Henderson Donate $1M To Fund Retina Foundation’s New Ocular Stem Cell Laboratory

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While the recent the Retina Foundation of the Southwest's Visionary Luncheon co-chaired by Barb and Steve Durham and Honorary Chair Doug Hawthorne neared the $1M mark, a very impressive announcement was made. Retina Foundation CEO/Medical Officer Dr. Karl Csaky revealed that thanks to Jill and Grant Henderson's $1M donation, a new lab will be funded to "find solutions for … [Read more...] about Jill And Grant Henderson Donate $1M To Fund Retina Foundation’s New Ocular Stem Cell Laboratory

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

Young Scientists Pitched Their Programs At Center For BrainHealth “Shark Tank”-Style Luncheon

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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

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers

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If ever North Texas needed a little music, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is going to provide it. The staff has been busy charging ahead with plans for the fall and winter with some big fundraising events. And they’ve even tweaked them to be social-distancing-friendly. First on the calendar will be the annual Dallas Symphony Orchestra Gala on Saturday, September 12, at … [Read more...] about Dallas Symphony Orchestra Is Tuning Up For A Couple of Major Fundraisers

Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

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Few nonprofits do more for North Texans with disabilities and disadvantages than Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc. The organization, after all, placed more than 1,500 of them in jobs last year, while also gathering and processing 20,000 tons of "stuff" for consumers at its 18 donation centers. That may be why the group's 2019 fundraiser called The Lunch on Tuesday, October 1, … [Read more...] about Goodwill’s The Lunch Attracts A Power Crowd — And Lyle Lovett — To The Omni Dallas

12th Annual Best Buddies Dallas Gala Had The Bomb Factory Looking Better Than Ever

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Sure, Best Buddies was founded in 1989 by Kennedy family member Anthony K. Shriver to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. But in North Texas, it's been Shriver pals Jan Miller and Jeff Rich who've been the nonprofit's top champions from the get-go. The dynamic husband-and-wife team proved that nothing has changed on Saturday, … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Best Buddies Dallas Gala Had The Bomb Factory Looking Better Than Ever

Dallas Museum Of Art League’s Art In Bloom Guests Enjoyed A Feast For The Eyes, Ears And Tastebuds With Michael “The Flower Guy” De Feo Leading The Way

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With spring inching its way to North Texas, the Dallas Museum of Art League held its annual Art in Bloom at the DMA with artist Michael De Feo. Not only did the artist tell the group about his "flower journey," he offered pieces of at for raffle and auction and signed his books. On Monday, March 27, Art in Bloom began at 10:00 a.m. with a reception in the Museum’s … [Read more...] about Dallas Museum Of Art League’s Art In Bloom Guests Enjoyed A Feast For The Eyes, Ears And Tastebuds With Michael “The Flower Guy” De Feo Leading The Way

Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”

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The 2018 Art in Bloom sponsors and host committee were feted on Friday, March 23, and had a sneak peak of the "Flowers – An Exhibition" and "Power of Flowers" dressings. And to their wonderment, some of the floral pretties came alive. Even Art in Bloom keynoter Michael "The Flower Guy" De Feo was on hand along with his wife Li De Feo. Here's a report from the field: Art in … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom Patron Party Had Floral Pretties Coming Alive And A Sneak Peak of “Flowers – An Exhibition”

Art In Bloom’s Party For The Paintings At Korshak Provided A Sneak Peek Of Two Michael De Feo Works Of Art That Will Help Raise Funds

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Perhaps it was the parting of ways with his beloved 110-foot yacht, "Tie Breaker," last August, but Stanley Korshak owner Crawford Brock with open collar announced that he just might go tie-less from now on. He revealed this news as he greeted more than 50 "2018 Art in Bloom: Power Of Flowers"  fans including Pat McDonough, Jill Goldberg, Sarah Jo Hardin, Carol Resnick, … [Read more...] about Art In Bloom’s Party For The Paintings At Korshak Provided A Sneak Peek Of Two Michael De Feo Works Of Art That Will Help Raise Funds

JUST IN: Art In Bloom 2018 Plans Revealed

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Despite North Texas being in fundraising overdrive for 2017, plans are already being revealed for 2018. The annual Art In Bloom (AIB) is already set at the Dallas Museum of Art for Monday, March 26, thanks to AIB Chair Dyann Skelton. She’s already got Barbara and Steve Durham on board as the honorary co-chairs and the theme — Power Of Flowers. In addition to a … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Art In Bloom 2018 Plans Revealed