The president and CEO of Parkland Hospital was the recipient of the very first “Man of Influence” award presented yesterday by The Family Place women’s shelter at their annual Trailblazers Awards luncheon.
Dr. Ron Anderson was selected from four finalists also nominated for the award, which was given to recognize a man who has helped make family violence a community issue, rather than solely a women’s issue.
Other nominated were Dallas County Family Violence Court Judge Roberto Canas, Club Corp. CEO Eric Affeldt and Lillian Smith Family Violence Foundation founder J.J. Smith.
The luncheon attracted over 200 people who paid $100 a plate as a donation to The shelter, which is the largest in DFW.
Executive Director Paige Flink announced that the shelter’s budget is about $8 million dollars this year, which is being used to assist victims of family violence.
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I’m humbled to announce that I have been selected as one of four finalists for the “Man of Influence” award being presented for the first time Aug. 20 by The Family Place women’s shelter in Dallas for the man “who is leading by example to make domestic violence a ‘community issue’ rather than a ‘women’s issue’.”
Honorary event chairs are Dallas Mayor Tom and Laura Leppert. Event chairs are media personality Scott and Carole Murray.
It’s quite an honor, and I’m shocked to have been selected, especially when I consider the other finalists, who are: Dr. Ron Anderson, President and CEO of Dallas County’s Parkland Health & Hospital System; the Honorable Roberto Canas, judge of Dallas County Criminal Court #10, one of the two family violence courts in Dallas County; plus Eric Affeldt, Chief Executive Officer of Club Corp, “the world leader in private clubs.”
The event will be held in conjunction with the Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon at The Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, Aug. 20, Noon-1:30 pm. Tickets are $100 each and a table sponsorship is $1,500.
The Trailblazer award recognizes a local woman who has achieved significant success despite the obstacles she has faced along the way. Pepsi will also be honored with the Advocacy Award for all the company has done to support the Family Place, having donated over $40,000 annually for the past 16 years.
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