{"id":11330,"date":"2024-04-29T15:52:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:52:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calliercenter.utdallas.edu\/?p=11330"},"modified":"2024-06-14T13:46:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T18:46:10","slug":"2024-callier-cares-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calliercenter.utdallas.edu\/callier-cares-luncheon\/2024-callier-cares-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Callier Cares Luncheon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thank You for Celebrating the 13th Anniversary Callier Cares Luncheon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Together, We Raised More Than $370,000 to Help Patients in Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patrons Support Callier\u2019s Mission in a Stellar Way<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an early commitment of $50,000 from Presenting Sponsors Rosemarie and Maynard Ewton, the 2024 Callier Cares Luncheon raised more than $370,000, providing resources to the Callier Care Fund benefiting children and adults who otherwise could not afford clinical care to overcome speech, language and hearing disorders. Luncheon proceeds are part of the Callier Care Fund, which was established by Ruth and Ken Altshuler to ensure children and adults can access clinical care regardless of their income or insurance coverage. All gifts to the Callier Center contribute to the Callier Family Care Campaign\u2019s $15 million goal. Dr. Angela Shoup, BS\u201989, MS\u201992, PhD\u201994, Ludwig A. Michael, MD Executive Director of the Callier Center, shared, \u201cOn behalf of the Callier Center, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for 13 years of generous donations from Callier Cares Luncheon patrons. Each contribution undergirds Callier\u2019s mission and vision, transforming the lives of countless children and adults with communication disorders. To date, the Callier Cares Luncheon has raised over $2.95 million. Our successes reflect Callier\u2019s dedicated foundation trustees, luncheon leadership and supporters.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left: Dr. Angela Shoup, Rosemarie Ewton, Dr. Maynard Ewton<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Cosmic Thank You To:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Callier Center\u2019s 2024 luncheon leadership\u2019s commitment was truly inspiring. Honorary Chairmen Sara and David Martineau and luncheon Chairman Laura Downing\u2019s influences brought in a full house for lunch, fellowship and fundraising. Sara and David Martineau have a strong connection to the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) and the Callier Center. They have been impassioned supporters for more than 30 years. Laura Downing\u2019s mission-focused leadership influenced others to engage with Callier. She ensured that all of Callier\u2019s guests saw, heard and felt the inspirational work done at the Callier Center. Laura said, \u201cWhat an honor it was to chair the Callier Cares Luncheon, alongside our incredible honorary chairmen, Sara and David Martineau. The Callier Center does such impactful and life-changing work for people of all ages, and it was a privilege to share their story with our community. The gift of connection and communication cannot be overstated.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The luncheon hosted 300 guests, all eager to hear about Callier\u2019s leading-edge treatment and therapy. The guest list included grateful patients and their families and friends, Dallas philanthropists, Crystal Charity Ball members, patrons from the medical community, and speakers from the Campbell Callier Prize Conference. At the conclusion of the luncheon, guests were invited out to the terrace lawn, where they donned protective glasses to experience the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Cheers were heard when the moon completely obscured the sun, darkening the sky and allowing everyone to remove their eclipse glasses for a magnificent view of the rare celestial spectacle \u2013 which lasted between three to four minutes and will not be visible again in Texas for another three or four hundred years! Laura Downing later said, \u201cHaving an eclipse watch party on the lawn at Dallas Country Club with luncheon supporters was the perfect ending.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorary Chairmen: <\/strong>Sara and David Martineau<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luncheon Chairman:<\/strong> Laura Downing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From left: Sara and David Martineau, Dr. Angela Shoup and Laura Downing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Callier Care Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award is presented annually to an individual or group who has contributed significantly to the betterment of the community and to advancing the care of patients with communication disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Losinger is Honored<\/strong>: 2024 Ruth and Ken Altshuler Callier Care Award<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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