Abi Ferrin
Abi Ferrin Designs Fashion with Freedom and Purpose by Kristin Ciccarelli Abi Ferrin’s life these days is pretty blissful. Not only is she new mom to nine-month-old Elijah, the current The post Abi...
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Our VIP Award recipient, Adrienne Bransky, supports son’s effort to bring tennis to kids with autism. by Karyn Brodsky When it comes to children with autism, Dallas mom Adrienne The post Love…All...
View ArticleGame, Set, Match!
Good Kid Award recipient, Matthew Bransky, nets a win with tennis program for autistic kids. by Karyn Brodsky Benjamin Franklin coined the phrase, “If you want something done, ask The post Game, Set,...
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Don Hooton’s Mission: Keeping Kids Safe from Steroids by Kristin Ciccarelli When he isn’t on the road, spreading the word on the dangers of Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs (APEDs), The post...
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Tackling Personal Obstacles To Reach Her Goals Personal obstacles can take a toll on an individual, especially if that individual grew up with limited resources. It takes someone The post Jo Ann...
View ArticleLittle Girl, Big Impact
Good Kid Award Recipient Sadie Keller uses her experience to help other children with cancer. by Karyn Brodsky Cancer diagnosis is terrifying for anyone. When it’s a child, no The post Little Girl,...
View ArticleOfficer Christopher Bianez Recognized as 2017 “Outstanding Crime Prevention...
The Texas Crime Prevention Association held an awards luncheon on July 27th at which Officer Christopher Bianez was recognized as the “Outstanding Crime Prevention Specialist” of the year. The post...
View ArticleDreaming Big
By Alicia Wanek “Believe in yourself. We believe in you.” For Alejandrina Guzman, this message of unwavering support from her parents has been a guiding principle throughout her The post Dreaming...
View ArticleSt. Andrew UMC’s Summer SPARK TANK Challenge Program Making a Difference
To date, over 85 projects have been approved, and over $100,000 has been allocated Last summer, a St. Andrew UMC church family was inspired by a sermon and wanted to The post St. Andrew UMC’s Summer...
View ArticlePat & Emmitt Smith Charities, Dallas ISD and JCPenney Host Back to School...
August 10, 2017 (Dallas, TX) — On Wednesday, August 7, 2017, Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, in partnership with Dallas Independent School District and title sponsor JCPenney, provided 3,000 The...
View ArticleAWARE Announces 2017-2018 Grant Recipients
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 13, 2018 for the annual gala AWARE Affair Celebrate the Moments AWARE president Venise Stuart has announced the grant recipients for the 2017 – 2018 The post...
View ArticleSouthwest Jewish Congress To Honor 14 Outstanding Women, Men and Young Adults
Be Inspired. Take Action. Embrace the future. Come celebrate the 14 outstanding women, men and young adults being honored at the 2017 Texas Sized Event presented by the Southwest Jewish Congress. The...
View ArticleFrom Persistence to Patients
Accomplished physician proves that brains triumph over bigotry BY KARYN BRODSKY How would it feel to be incredibly intelligent and dedicated, yet delegitimized by peers as a young The post From...
View ArticleThe Gift of Giving: Make Charity a Family Affair
My father was a leader by example. He wasn’t always vocal about teaching us the value of service, but he showed it often in small ways. I distinctly remember being The post The Gift of Giving: Make...
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The Turco Family By Alicia Wanek Playing professional sports takes extreme dedication. Former Dallas Stars goalie, Marty Turco, has been described as “the smartest goalie in the National Hockey...
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Giving A Little TLC Through Basketball By Alicia Wanek Sports can bring people together. As an athlete or a fan, being part of the game is an exciting way to The post Texas Legends Care appeared first...
View ArticleCycling for Awareness, Research and a Cure
by Deb Silverthorn The sixth Wheel to Survive, put on by Be The Difference Foundation (BTDF), returns from 9am to 3pm on February 18 to the Aaron Family JCC. The The post Cycling for Awareness,...
View ArticleLove Knows No Boundaries
Norm Bagwell is “making the most of a second chance” after a kidney transplant. The donor? His wife Robin. By Alicia Wanek There’s a popular song from the 90’s that The post Love Knows No Boundaries...
View ArticleFrom Grief to Growth
How one mom took her greatest pain and turned it into her life message BY KARYN BRODSKY When it comes to the death of a loved one, the loss of a child is possibly the most devastating. If one of the...
View ArticleCoca-Cola Southwest Beverages Launches Dear Future Dallas, a $30,000...
Program part of Coca-Cola Company USA national challenge inspired by 30th anniversary of Coca-Cola Scholars program The Coca-Cola Company USA has launched an ambitious new program that challenges young...
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