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Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration

Jun 20, 2022 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean Leave a Comment

As crowded sidewalks led to SMU’s McFarlin Auditorium for The Podcast Live's Jamie Golden and Knox Mccoy and other stayed on couches to watch the 2022 White House Correspondents Dinner, hundreds of the black-tie optional types … finally … headed to the Arts District Mansion for the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer's 40th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 30. Like many others the … [Read more...] about Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Had A Million Surprises And A Gold Ribbon Inspiration

WOKC Celebrates Check Distributions With The Launch Of The Warrior Portrait Exhibition

Nov 18, 2021 3:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

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

POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala

Sep 2, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) hasn’t put the brakes on its upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala. It’s just shifted gears. According to Gala Co-Chair Jenice Dunayer, “This has weighed on our hearts and minds throughout these past few weeks. After consulting with the WOKC executive committee and board of directors and out of respect for our beneficiary, the decision has … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala

WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn

Jun 24, 2021 5:30 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Mother Nature has been having a fit of a time trying to get the weather right for North Texans. First, she drenched the area with rain accompanied by lightning and thunder for weeks. Then on Wednesday, June 9, the old gal replaced the wet stuff with rising temperatures and humidity that made North Texas steam like Houston. But even these muggy conditions didn’t stop the Wipe … [Read more...] about WOKC’s 40th Celebration Gala Reveal Was Brimming With News At Museum Tower’s Great Lawn

JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up

Jun 8, 2021 10:52 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Hot off the presses, or perhaps it should be hot off the patio of Museum Tower, the Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer 40th Celebration Gala plans were just announced at the high-rise, with sponsorship surprises at every turn. There was no doubt that the gala's goal was to make money for Wipe Out Kids' Cancer founded by Cindy Brinker four decades ago. But Announcement Party Co-Chairs … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer’s 40th Anniversary Gala Plans Announced With Major Sponsors Already Signed Up

JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Kicks Off 2016 With Grant News

Jan 5, 2016 5:45 PM by Jeanne Prejean

Wipe Out Kids' Cancer is starting the year off with zeal and ca-ching.  The organization that "works relentlessly for the day when all children are living cancer-free" is presenting $315,045 to Children's Health (Dallas) and three other healthcare groups: Michigan State University, Texas Children's Hospital (Houston) and Virginia Commonwealth University. Of the total, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Kicks Off 2016 With Grant News

Eat At Jersey Mike’s Today For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Mar 27, 2013 10:53 AM by Jeanne Prejean

It's not too late to stop by Jersey Mike's Subs for lunch or to grab something to take home for dinner. Ah, come on. You really don't want to sweat in a hot kitchen, when you can just kick back and chow down.Today is an especially good day to do it. 100% of Jersey Mike's sales will go to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer. You read it. 100% . . . not 20%, not 50%. . . 100%. Love those kind … [Read more...] about Eat At Jersey Mike’s Today For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Pitch Your Nonprofit: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Dec 28, 2012 11:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

According to Wipe Out Kids' Cancer CEO Evelyn Costolo, "Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is a Dallas-based nonprofit organization founded in 1980 dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pediatric cancer research, and to providing hope and support to kids and families battling cancer.  Cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease in American children, and our mission … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

27th Annual Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Oktoberfest Run Takes Off September 22 At Addison Park Circle

Aug 21, 2012 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The 27th Annual Wipe Out Kids' Cancer Oktoberfest Run may be a tad bit confusing at first blush. It's part of Addison's Oktoberfest, but it's taking place on Saturday, September 22. Yes, Oktoberfest taking place in September seems slightly premature, but whatever!Presented by Tom Thumb, all proceeds benefit Wipe Out Kids' Cancer,  the "Dallas based non-profit organization … [Read more...] about 27th Annual Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer Oktoberfest Run Takes Off September 22 At Addison Park Circle

Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Sep 12, 2011 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

Next Saturday would have been Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly Brinker's 77th birthday. For those who might not recognize the name, she was a legendary tennis player, wife of the late Norman Brinker and mother of Cindy Brinker Simmons. After dying of cancer at the age of 34, her legend continues not just on the tennis court but also on the street.What was that?Next Saturday, in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Little Mo’s Birthday With A Run While Raising Funds For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Jersey Mike’s Subs Makes Eating Fund Raising Yummy For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

Mar 21, 2011 11:00 AM by Jeanne Prejean

If you ever had a sub, you know it's like having a major salad with an assortment of meaty items in between a couple of hunks of bread. Jersey Mike's Subs not only has both cold and hot subs, they're practically giving them away. On Monday, March 28, the 14-Dallas-area Jersey Mike's Subs are "giving customers a free regular sub in exchanged for a minimum $1 donation" with 100% … [Read more...] about Jersey Mike’s Subs Makes Eating Fund Raising Yummy For Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer

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