8 Beautiful Reasons I Love SeminarEvery summer, Mary Kay Inc.'s Seminar falls on or near my birthday in early August. I love volunteering in The Mary Kay Foundation℠ booth each year at Seminar. So I consider it a birthday present to myself. The reason? I get to see great people.… Aug 11 16August 11, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
TMKF Honors 20-Year Volunteer: Dr. Jerry ShayOne way we're celebrating is by honoring Jerry Shay, Ph.D., who has chaired our scientific research committee for 20 years. And it all started on a flight more than two decades ago. Myra Barker was the Chief Scientific Officer at Mary Kay Inc. back… Jul 14 16July 14, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
6 Famous Dads Speak Out Against DVAs Father's Day approaches, we'd like to give a shout out to six celebrity dads (no particular order) who have taken a stand against domestic violence. Whether it's through an interview, a public service announcement or establishing a charity, we… Jun 16 16June 16, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
5 Free Cancer ResourcesYou Probably Don't Know About You may have seen Cancer Care located under the resources section of our website. But you may not realize all the FREE services it offers. Actually, I could have spent all afternoon just learning about cancer through the… Jun 09 16June 09, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
The How & Why of Aloha Fridays!It's an exciting partnership! Let me tell you how it all began. In March, my husband and I traveled to Honolulu, one of our favorite vacation spots. While there, we met Lanai Tabura. This guy is absolutely amazing. Mary Kay Ash would have really… Jun 02 16June 02, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
Why I Can Change A Life And You Should TooWhen I found the Childhood Domestic Violence Association, I knew I had found something special. You see, I've read all the statistics about what happens to children who grow up in a house filled with domestic violence. I wrote about them here. And… May 19 16May 19, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
11th Annual Conference on Crimes Against WomenThis week, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ sponsored the 11th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) in conjunction with the Dallas Police Department and Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. Take a look at the conference by the numbers. Stay tuned… Apr 07 16April 07, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
Spring Clean Your Recipes10 Tips From Oncology Dietician In honor of National Nutrition Month, we're sharing 10 tips for healthier recipes from Cancer Treatment Centers of America's oncology dietician Amy Musselman. You can see the entire press release here. Move to leaner… Mar 31 16March 31, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
6 Ways Broccoli (and its relatives) May Prevent CancerHappy St. Patrick's Day! You may be wearing green today, but let's try eating green too! After all, we know we should eat more broccoli -- and all other cruciferous vegetables. But let's face it. We all know things we should -- but don't -- do.… Mar 17 16March 17, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
11 Questions You Should Ask When Building Your LegacyToday's post is in honor of Janice Govin, one of our recent Inspiring Stories. She used Mary Kay Ash's example to create a legacy. You can read our founder's words of wisdom here. So how can we create a legacy? What does that really mean? To get some… Feb 18 16February 18, 2016Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
52 Holiday Wishes for DV SheltersI love being home for the holidays. Baking with my kids. Decorating the house. Wrapping presents. Listening to Christmas music. I relish the scent of apple cinnamon cider, sugar cookies and banana bread. I don't even like to travel during this time.… Dec 24 15December 24, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
Cancer at Christmas10 Thoughtful Gifts When the most wonderful time of the year collides with cancer treatments, patients are in need of a little holiday cheer. I polled you, our readers, and family and friends for gift ideas. These were the most commonly mentioned. So… Dec 17 15December 17, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
Giving Tuesday: You Give! Mary Kay Inc. Matches!One Day. Two Causes. Big Results. This year on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ gives back! We're asking you to help. For every dollar you give, Mary Kay Inc. will match the amount. With your input, we've chosen two special… Nov 19 15November 19, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
13 Facts You Need to Know About Metastatic Breast Cancer1. Metastasis occurs when cancerous cells travel to a vital organ and that is what threatens life. 2. Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer to different parts of the body, typically the bones, liver, lungs and brain. 3. An estimated 155,000… Nov 12 15November 12, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
The Mary Kay Foundation Awards $3 Million in GrantsEach of these shelters received a $20,000 grant from The Mary Kay Foundation.℠ So just what do these shelters do with the money? Many pay the basic bills such as utilities and groceries, so women in an underserved area can get help. Others may fund a… Sep 17 15September 17, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
New! See Shelters Funded in Your StateNow it's easy to see with our new Shelter Map! Each September, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ awards a grant to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state. Our committee has been diligently reviewing grant applications for the 2015 recipients,… Sep 10 15September 10, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
What Every Parent Needs to Know About School DirectoriesPersonally, I like our school's online directory. I can see photos of my boys' friends, download the phone number for other parents, and get email and home addresses if I need them. I really love the handy app that allows all this information to… Aug 27 15August 27, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
10 Things I Learned at TMKF Expo BoothLast week, I had the privilege of working at The Mary Kay Foundation℠ Expo Booth during Mary Kay Inc.'s Seminar in Dallas. It's one of the highlights of my year. I get to meet many of you and hear your stories! Definitely my happy place! Just in case… Aug 06 15August 06, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
The Power of Moms and DaughtersI love these stories. They show the power, the love and the hope that can exist between moms and daughters in the most challenging of times. Kaitlin’s story is the newest. She lost her mom to breast cancer in 2013. After genetic counseling, Kaitlin… Jul 02 15July 02, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
2015 Cancer Grant Winners AnnouncedThis week, The Mary Kay Foundation℠ announces its 2015 cancer grant recipients. This process isn't taken lightly. A group of prominent medical doctors and researchers have been poring over more than 60 applications since February. I read the winning… Jun 25 15June 25, 2015Article at The Mary Kay Foundation Blog
