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JUST IN: Betty Regard To Be Honorary Chair For Can Do! Lunch Presented By The Rosewood Foundation

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2023 Can Do! Luncheon Co-Chairs/gal pals Liza Collins and Rachel Stephens have been busy lining up people and a presenting sponsor for the annual Wilkinson Center fundraiser. The ladies have arranged to have The Rosewood Foundation serve as the luncheon’s very first presenting sponsor. Still another development is philanthropist Betty Regard’s signing on as … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Betty Regard To Be Honorary Chair For Can Do! Lunch Presented By The Rosewood Foundation

2023 Can Do! Luncheon Letter Signing Was Right At Home Around Liza Collins’ Dinner Table

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Despite Tuesday's cold, rainy day, Liza Collins' home was the perfect spot for a letter signing. Had it been a sunny day, the backyard pool, two-hole putting green and basketball half-court would have been a temptation to just scrap the day's duties and lounge outside. But there was a deadline to get the Can Do! Luncheon letters to the post office by Thursday. After all, … [Read more...] about 2023 Can Do! Luncheon Letter Signing Was Right At Home Around Liza Collins’ Dinner Table

MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center

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According to Wilkinson Center Executive Director Anne Reeder, “As we look back on our 40th anniversary, Wilkinson Center is reminded of our many milestones together and our legacy of empowering families. In just this last year, Wilkinson Center positively affected nearly 10,000 people across Dallas County through the generous support of the community and the contributions of … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Wilkinson Center

MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center

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According to Wilkinson Center Special Events Manager Andrea Jones, “Christmas is such a magical time and is best experienced through the eyes of our children and grandchildren. However, many families cannot experience that joy because of the stress and strain that the holidays can bring as many moms and dads are simply just working to keep a roof over their heads and food on … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center

Ellen And Charles Estees Opened Their Home For The Spirit Of Taos Patron Party

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When 2022 Spirit of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White were putting their plans together for the patron party, Friends of Wilkinson Center President Ellen Estee and her husband Charles Estee had the perfect place — their place — for it. So on Wednesday, September 21, a passel of guests including Spirit of Wilkinson Center Board President Elizabeth Willis, Paul … [Read more...] about Ellen And Charles Estees Opened Their Home For The Spirit Of Taos Patron Party

Friends Of Wilkinson Kicked Off 2022 Spirit Of Taos With A Tip Of The Hat At Flea Style

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UPDATE: Due to Monday's monsoon, Flea Style in Deep Ellum was "flooded." However, they've been busy drying out and hope to return to providing great and fun looks by today. So, check before heading to Deep Ellum. Since 2022 Spirit Of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White couldn't take supporters to New Mexico for the Wilkinson Center fundraiser kickoff on … [Read more...] about Friends Of Wilkinson Kicked Off 2022 Spirit Of Taos With A Tip Of The Hat At Flea Style

MySweetSchoolDaze: Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive

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According to Friends Of Wilkinson members/Carlin Morris' daughter Caitlin Hyatt and daughter-in-law Lindsay Morris, “There’s nothing like back-to-school season: the anticipation of new classes and teachers; the eagerness to see friends again after the long summer break; the brand-new pencils, paper, books, and squeaky-clean sneakers ready to inspire enthusiasm for … [Read more...] about MySweetSchoolDaze: Carlin Morris Back-To-School Drive

2022 Spirit Of Taos Is Gonna Be On The Levee With Beauties, Beaus And Boots For Wilkinson Center

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As part of the Wilkinson Center’s celebrating 40 years of helping area residents to transform their lives, Friends of Wilkinson Center President Ellen Estee has just sent word about the Ninth Annual Spirit Of Taos fundraiser. Co-chairing the ever-popular night will be 2022 Spirit Of Taos Co-Chairs Shannon Hanberry and Ashley White, who have arranged for the … [Read more...] about 2022 Spirit Of Taos Is Gonna Be On The Levee With Beauties, Beaus And Boots For Wilkinson Center

Wilkinson Center’s 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Broke Its Past Records Thanks To A Blonde Trio

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When a fundraiser involves a power team, the results are going to be top drawer. Such was the case with the recent Wilkinson Center’s Can Do! Luncheon with Nelda Cain Pickens serving as event chair and Margot Perot as honorary chair, plus Nancy Cain Marcus providing sister power. Not only did the blonde trio pull off a seamlessly successful luncheon at the Dallas Country … [Read more...] about Wilkinson Center’s 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Broke Its Past Records Thanks To A Blonde Trio

2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program

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Emerging from a couple of years of North Texas fundraising hibernation, many have been admitting it’s been tough getting back into the swing of things. Luckily, Wilkinson Center’s 10th Anniversary Can Do! Luncheon on Monday, April 4, at the Dallas Country Club eased the transition and perhaps set a new game plan for others to follow. While luncheon fundraisers in years gone … [Read more...] about 2022 Can Do! Luncheon Celebrated Awardees With A Refreshingly Well-Done Program