Eagle Scout Project to Benefit American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Lubbock

Local Boy Organizes Book Drive at Barnes and Noble   Parker Wise has organized a book drive at Barnes and Noble on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. as a part of his Eagle Scout Project. He hopes to collect more than 400 adult books of all topics to donate to [...]

Dallas Corporate Hero Circle Raises $51,000 to Fight Cancer

Tapping into Dallas’ pool of successful business professionals paid off big for the American Cancer Society’s new Corporate Hero Circle initiative. The elite group of 23 area business leaders raised more than $51,000 for the Society’s research, education, advocacy, and patient services programs in a mere two months.   “We are very pleased with the [...]

Join Us for the Grand Opening

What began as a Glimmer…has now become a Beacon! Join us to celebrate “Giving Hope a Home” Ribbon Cutting and Grand OpeningforHope Lodge Lubbock Tuesday, June 29, 201010 a.m.3511 10th Street Reception immediately following ceremony. No RSVP required.For questions, call 806.792.7128 Parking in Texas Tech S1 soccer lots west of Texas Tech Parkway at 10th [...]

Sid W. Richardson Foundation Donates $75,000 to Help Cancer Patients in North Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – A newly-awarded $75,000 grant from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation will provide vital cancer navigation services to help North Texas patients overcome barriers to care.   Every person receiving a cancer diagnosis faces fear and uncertainty.  The fear and uncertainty for uninsured and low-income patients is often compounded by serious barriers [...]

Dallas Celebrates a Year of Clean Indoor Air

One year after the Dallas City Council passed a comprehensive smoke-free ordinance making indoor public places and workplaces smoke-free, many residents, business owners, workers, and health professionals believe the ordinance is a success.   The ordinance, which protects the health and rights of workers and non-smokers, has had a positive impact, according to some business [...]