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…
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…
Shanjula Harris takes home GLF’s Very Inspiring Parent (VIP) Award by Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer What does it take to go from homeless to hopeful? Shanjula Harris of Dallas knows from personal experience. It takes steel resolve, trust in others, resourcefulness and a lot of faith. As a single…
VIP AWARD RECIPIENT Harry LaRosiliere Gives Back Through Public Service By Karen Brodsky | Staff Writer Powerful words that describe the altruistic concern of a true philanthropist and the mantra and mission of the City of Plano’s Mayor, Harry LaRosiliere. Born in Haiti, LaRosiliere and his family planted…
From Hoops To Hope: Basketball Hall-of-Famer, Philanthropist and Mom, Nancy Lieberman Scores Our VIP Award By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer What more could a former two-time Olympian, three-time All American, two-time collegiate national champion and a two-time National Player of the Year at Old Dominion University, professional basketball player,…