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Hope: fashion show, brunch and grantee presentation on the second Saturday in April. Plano Race for the Cure: Competitive 5k, Casual Walk Run 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Run on the second Saturday in June. Denton Race for the Cure (same as Plano) on the last Saturday in September. Ride for the Cure: horse trail ride on the last Saturday in October Volunteer opportunities: Event volunteers, office volunteers, education committee, speakers bureau, Voices of Hope - Survivor Choir, Teens for the Cure Donations needed: We raise money to fund organizations that provide breast health education, screening and treatment services to under or uninsured women and men in our North Texas communities. How to donate: You can participate in an event, donate to a participant, donate your time — all are welcome!
TEXAS COWBOYS AGAINST CANCER Contact information: 817-658-7999, info@texascowboysagainstcancer.org/ Website: www.texascowboysagainst cancer.org, https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Texas-Cowboys-Against-Cancer/ 106799462682517 Address: P.O. Box 132 Ponder 76259 Director: Joe Powell, president Mission statement: Texas Cowboys Against Cancer is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to recipient(s) each year with cancer in the Western heritage community who is uninsured or under-insured. Executive board members: Joe Powell, Cindy Schiller, Elise Shelton, Robert Holley, Fran Fritz, Jo Hatchell, Amy Gatlin and Janet Settle Overview of services: We provide financial assistance to recipients who submit applications to help them with the financial costs of dealing with cancer. History: Texas Cowboys Against Cancer (TCAC) is the direct outgrowth of the successful benefits held for Johnnie Neely in 2009 and Jim Saunders in 2010 to help defray the costs associated with their treatment for cancer. Our organization was formed to assist others who find themselves in similar circumstances. TCAC strives to lessen the burden for cancer patient(s) each year by providing financial support so our recipient and their family can focus on winning the
September 29, 2013 fight against cancer. Sadly, some of our awards have been given posthumously. In that case, the money is given directly to the family to help cover remaining medical bills and funeral expenses. Success story: In 2012 we were able to give our three recipients a total of $46,000. Major fundraisers: Oct. 4 and 5 at Diamond T Arena, 6900 E. Sherman Drive Denton 76208, our annual fundraiser which includes a team roping (10/4), mutton bustin’ (10/4), barrel race (10/5), dinner, auction and dance (10/5/13-evening). Volunteer opportunities: Please email volunteer@texascowboysagainst cancer.org Donations needed: Sponsorship opportunities are available, monetary donations are accepted and we do accept items for our live and silent auctions Please e-mail: info@texascowboysagainstcancer.org How to donate: Please contact us at info@texascowboysagainstcancer.org or via our website
TEXAS SPORTING BREED RESCUE INC. Contact information: (940) 4536894, info@retrieveafriend.org, Website: http://www.retrieveafriend. org, facebook.com/TexasSporting BreedRescue/@retrieveafriend Address: 415 E. Sherman St., Ste. A-1, Denton 76209 Director: Jenifer Batchelder Mission statement: The mission of Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. (TSBR) is to provide for the welfare, shelter and adoption of lost, abandoned, neglected, or homeless dogs and puppies, specifically; The American Kennel Club (AKC) 28 defined sporting group breeds Retrievers, Setters, Pointers, Spaniels, Vizlas, Weimaraners, and Spinone Italianos; to promote the responsible care of companion animals, to actively promote spaying and neutering as the most humane means of animal control; to support heartworm education and treatment; and to provide training and education to the public related to topics such as: animal welfare, responsible dog ownership and breed information. Executive board members: Marisha Teagardin, Jenifer Batchelder, Scott Kimball, Jean Mankoff, Bree Kimball and Brooke Rossen Overview of services: animal rescue
and adoption. History: It all started with a dream that we could see a no kill society in our lifetime, and that one of the biggest hunting and outdoor enthusiasts states in the US would embrace its Sporting Breeds and support our efforts in saving them. Driven by these hopes and founded by a group of dedicated volunteers we set out on the “Mission” of Texas Sporting Breed Rescue. Success story: Major fundraisers: TSBR holds events each month for the public and potential adopters to meet dogs in our program. Please visit our website for a list of events. Volunteer opportunities: Foster homes desperately needed! Donations needed: Nearly every day we receive a call from someone wishing to surrender their dog or from the overcrowded animal shelters in our service area. The person at the shelter informs our rep that a sporting breed is on death row and is facing the prospect of euthanasia very soon. TSBR rescues and places all we can each year and of course, our volunteers would like to save them all but can’t save more without your help. Many of the dogs that enter our rescue program are victims of neglect and/or abuse. Often their medical costs exceed our adoption fee. We depend on donations to make up the difference. If you would like to help save a wonderful sporting breed, please send a tax-deductible donation — every dollar helps. Your money will go to dog expenses such as shelter fees and medical care (shots, micro-chipping, spay/neuter and and other vet care often needed by abandoned dogs). We are an all-volunteer organization so your donations go directly to helping dogs in need. TSBR receives discounted rates (many thanks to those generous service providers) to ensure our funds help as many dogs as possible. How to donate: http://www.retrievea friend.org/donate
THIN LINE FILM FEST Contact information: 888-893-4560, info@thinlinefilmfest.com, https:// twitter.com/thinlinedocs Website: www.thinlinefilmfest.com, facebook.com/thinlinefilmfest Director: Joshua Butler Mission statement: Our mission is to educate and entertain our audiences by presenting a diverse program of high quality, relevant documentary films. Executive board members: Paul Meltzer, Kathy Orr, Pat Reinke, Susan
Denton Record-Chronicle Seaborn, Andrew Welch, Alex Payne, Pauline Raffestin, Terri Parker, Ken Leathers and Tania Khalaf Overview of services: Producers of an annual documentary film festival as well as ongoing screenings and other film related activities. History: Began in 2004 as a student org dedicated to providing production resources to student filmmakers. Quickly grew to become a community media non-profit with a variety of programs and services. Today, the organization focuses most its resources on the film festival while also offering some yearround programming. Success story: at Thin Line 2013, we opened with the Texas Premiere of Blood Brother to a sold-out audience. Blood Brother had won the top two awards at the Sundance Film Festival only two weeks earlier. Major fundraisers: The 2014 festival will be held Feb. 12-16. Volunteer opportunities: Abound... we use over 100 volunteers during the festival. Sign up today at thinlinefilmfest.com. Donations needed: Cash. We put on a world-class festival — the only one of its kind in Texas — and we do it with the smallest of budgets. Help Denton become THE destination for documentary films each February. How to donate: Donate at www.thin linefilmfest.com
UNITED THROUGH H.O.P.E. Contact information: dorman@ unitedthroughhope.org Website: www.unitedthroughhope.org Address: 503 Bolivar St. Director: Dr. Laurie Harrier Mission statement: Through various naturalistic programs, United Through H.O.P.E. assists children and adults with social challenges, including, but not limited to persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical and Emotional Disabilities, Anxiety, and ADHD. Our programs are designed to foster self-confidence, selfesteem, and a sense of belonging and empowerment. Executive board members: Rodney Dorman, Kevin Bryan, Jennifer Parker, Rebekah Armstrong and Louanne Parker Overview of services: Social programs, League of Friends for Adults and Teens, Allstars