Despite the day’s frigid temperatures, underwriting letters are hitting mailboxes with news about the 2023 AWARE Affair. According to AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori and Event Co-Chairs Lori Bush, Pamela Musgrove and C’Mone Wingo, the evening of cocktailing, dining and bidding will take place on Friday, April 14, at Lighthouse ArtSpace. It’s the perfect spot to fit … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2023 AWARE Affair To “Artfully” Raise Funds For 19 Beneficiaries Fighting Alzheimer’s
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MySweetWishList: CancerBlows!
According to 2023 CancerBlows! Honorary Co-Chair Diane Brierley, "In 2015 and 2017, CancerBlows! lit up the Meyerson Symphony Center’s stage with more than 20 trumpet legends gathering together to blow cancer away. "On Thursday, March 9, CancerBlows! returns to Dallas including 10-time Grammy winner Arturo Sandoval, world-renowned brass quintet Canadian Brass, 15-time … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: CancerBlows!
Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
The weather couldn't have been more ideal on Monday, October 17, for the 2023 Sweetheart Ball tea. Taking place at Ola Fojtasek's Volk Estate home, the decision was made to hold the presentation by UT Southwestern's heart disease specialists in the home because of the upper 60-degree temperature chilling with brisk breezes made the outside terrace not so user friendly. On a … [Read more...] about Sweetheart Ball Tea Featured New Members, Fundraiser Details And Focus On Heart Disease
JUST IN: 2022-2023 AWARE Officers And Grant Recipients Announced To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
AWARE President Dr. Holly Hull Miori has her ducks in a row for the 2022-2023 year of raising funds to fight Alzheimer’s. She’s announced the officers for the year that include Immediate Past President Karisti Julia, First Vice-President Jack Broyles, Second Vice-President Bob Walker, Treasurer Emily Collins, Recording Secretary Carol Stabler, Membership Chair Mari Epperson, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2022-2023 AWARE Officers And Grant Recipients Announced To Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Scottish Rite For Children Receives NIH $6.6M Grant To Continue Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
Scoliosis is “a progressive condition causing the spine to curve or twist into a ‘C’ or ‘S’ shape.” Over the years many treatments have been used. For babies and toddlers, a plaster cast or plastic brace may be used to prevent the situation from getting worse. For adolescents, a back brace may be worn or possibly surgery may been required. Adults require treatments “to relieve … [Read more...] about Scottish Rite For Children Receives NIH $6.6M Grant To Continue Idiopathic Scoliosis Research
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
There are just sometimes when North Texas takes on the feel of summertime in New Orleans. On the evening of Thursday, April 21, that was the steamy case, as the combination of 80-ish degrees and tropical humidity challenged gents in suits and ladies in cocktail dresses. Luckily for the Crystal Charity Ball Advisory Board get-together at 2013 … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Beneficiaries And Advisory Board Were “In Kline” For A Cool Get-Together
WOKC Celebrates Check Distributions With The Launch Of The Warrior Portrait Exhibition
As the more than life-size toy soldiers marched in place in the lower level between NorthPark's Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom last night, the Wipe Out Kids' Cancer crowd including WOKC Founder Cindy Brinker Simmons, Guild President-Elect Connie Yates, her sister Marilyn Ellis, Tammy Harkins, Mary Dowling, Karee Sampson, Regina Bruce, Carla Russo, WOKC Board Chair John Dankovchik … [Read more...] about WOKC Celebrates Check Distributions With The Launch Of The Warrior Portrait Exhibition
The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
Remember a year ago at this time? After the initial confusion and panic to find hand sanitizers and masks had calmed down a bit, North Texas non-profit fundraisers were making gut-wrenching decisions about the fall and winter events. Word was sent daily about postponements, cancellations and something called “virtual” get-togethers. It was a brutal time as a virus created … [Read more...] about The Pandemic Battle May Have Been Won, But The War Continues With Trepidation
Heart Attacks And Strokes Don’t Go On Vacation During A Pandemic
With all the worries about the virus cousins (i.e., COVID-19 and the flu), there are other health issues that can’t be ignored. Texas Health Resources' and UT Southwestern Medical Center's Southwestern Health Resources has pointed out that “heart attacks and strokes don’t stop during a pandemic.” According to the American College of Cardiology’s CardioSmart, the symptoms … [Read more...] about Heart Attacks And Strokes Don’t Go On Vacation During A Pandemic
The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
With North Texas in recovery mode following Sunday's straight line winds and tornadoes, fundraising activities were shouldering on. While the full committee of The Sweetheart Ball wasn't able to attend the New Member Tea on Thursday, October 24, at Michal Powell's home due to some members tackling home repairs/rebuilding, the vast majority were on hand to meet the new members … [Read more...] about The Sweetheart Ball New Member Tea Provided Information About UT Southwestern’s Advancements In Dealing With Heart Disease
JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced
The Sweetheart Ball annually provides incredible funding annually for UT Southwestern Medical Center’s cardiology research thanks to its membership. 2020 Sweetheart Ball Chair Anita Arnold just reported that five new members have been announced, including Tucker Enthoven, Pat McEvoy, Maryann Mihalopoulos, Capera Ryan and Trisha Wilson. According to Anita, “We are fortunate … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Sweetheart Ball’s Five New Members Announced