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Hearts & Heroes

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2013 HEARTS & HEROES GALA:

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013
UNT Gateway Center

Hearts and Heroes is Health Services of North Texas' annual gala honoring outstanding citizens and organizations that are dedicated to leadership, philanthropy, and a commitment to community service.

The evening will include a cocktail Hour, silent auction, live music, seated dinner, awards ceremony and live auction

All proceeds from Hearts and Heroes benefit the programs and services of Health Services of North Texas (HSNT). HSNT's focus is establishing a medical home of comprehensive healthcare for all North Texans. Events like Hearts & Heroes help us provide medical care to those who cannot afford it.


Do you know someone who exemplifies the value of caring and whose unselfish contributions to society need recognition? Health Services of North Texas is accepting nominations for several awards, the winners of which will be presented at the 2013 Hearts & Heroes Gala.

Click here to download the Nomination Packet.

The deadline for nominations is May 24, 2013. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Larry Bisno at lbisno@healthntx.org or call 940-381-1501 ext 3002.

Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:


Richard Sale III Award:
This award is given to a community hero whose strength, compassion and courage is an example to others.
Spirit Award:
This award honors an individual who created a program or an agency that is making a difference in North Texas.
Community Leadership Award:
This award is given to an individual whose daily work makes a difference across the region.
Founders Award:
This award is given to a person who exemplifies the principals upon which HSNT was created and the ideals of our founders.
Nonprofit of the Year Award:
The award is given to a nonprofit organization that is making a difference in North Texas.

Health Services of North Texas is pleased to honor individuals and organizations who demonstrate leadership, philanthropy and community service


Hearts and Heroes Past Recipients:

2012
Rebecca Egelston Caso
David Hearn
Stan and Karla Morton
Myra Crownover
Southern Denton County Neighbor to Neighbor

2011
Deborah Diehl
Janet and Joe Mulroy
Teri and Frenchy Rheault
Chuck Steelman
Family Health Care, Inc.

2010
Roni and John Beasley
Becky and Russ Kerbow
Carolyn Speese
Dr. Gary Tigges
CASA of Denton County

2009
Christina and Rudy Andrea
Charlye Heggins
Pamela and Dale Kimble
Phil Wentworth
Star Children’s Charity

2008
Sandra Brennan
Phebe Phillips
Priscilla Sanders
Gayle and Virgil Strange
Fred Moore Day Nursery

2007
Rev. Fred W. Cassell
Debbie Denmon
Phil and Polly Diebel
Sue deMille Minyard
Collin County
Children’s Advocacy Center

2006
Euline Brock
Pam Clayton
Mayor Pat Evans
Sandra and Randy Robinson
Christian Community Action

2005
June and Wilkes Berry
Tom Harpool
Glenn Kopanski
Dr. Bettye Myers
HOPE, Inc.

2004
John Baines
Charles Emery
Barbara and Ernie McCraw
Bob and Bette Sherman
Denton County Friends of the Family

2003
Pat Gobble
Eva Poole
Geri Sams
Jorge Urbina
Children’s Advocacy Center for Denton County

2002
Dr. Derrell Bulls
Popo Gonzalez
Kathy Massey
Bobbie Mitchell
Denton County Health Department

If you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor or donor for this year's event, please contact Larry Bisno at 940-381-1501 ext 3002 or lbisno@healthntx.org.