After losing her beloved brother to Lou Gehrig’s disease, one Plano mom found purpose in running. by Karyn Brodsky What’s usually the first instinct when life gets tough? Most would say, “Cut and run.” In Ginny Selec’s case, the “run” part is literal. When adversity came her way, Selec ran to…
Ambassador Jeanne Phillips is a Mom on a Mission to Stop Human Trafficking by Karyn Brodsky Did you know the average age of a child who enters the human trafficking trade in Dallas is 13 years old? When Ambassador Jeanne Phillips heard this staggering statistic, it struck her to…
by Lisa A. Beach Two years ago, a yellow Labrador named Maddie was an abused dog left on the side of the road with her ten puppies. They were taken to Canine Soulmates, a foster group in Hurst, and four-year-old Maddie got a second chance when her handler Jane…
Mom’s Advocacy Brings Awareness to the Needs of Special Kids by Karyn Brodsky It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes a REALLY BIG village to raise a special needs child. So says Dallas mom, Kelly Waterman, who has created a really big village when one…
Living for Zachary Founder, Karen Schrah, Turned an Unimaginable Loss into her son’s Legacy by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer “Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out.” -Jack Buck This powerful quote from St. Louis Cardinals baseball sportscaster, Jack Buck, was cited…
Dallas is a world class city, yet tonight an estimated 5,000 children and their families will not have a safe place to sleep. by Tricia White | Managing Editor Founded in 1986 by then Mayor Annette G. Strauss, Family Gateway has served homeless families for nearly 30 years. In addition…
by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor I am fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of two amazing organizations that allow me to spend quality time with each of my children while teaching them about the importance of philanthropy. My 16-year-old son and I belong to a local…
Ashlee and Chris Kleinert Empower Others With Enthusiasm by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Ashlee and Chris Kleinert have certainly taken this quote to heart. In 2008, during the country’s financial crisis, the Dallas couple and parents of three grown children…
After the death of her 19-year-old son, Vanita Halliburton became a champion for change in society’s attitude about mental illness. Now, we’re talking. by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor Few parents can imagine a tragedy worse than the death of their child. Vanita Halliburton not only had to endure such…