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James Purse, Adelle Toussaint, Gary Cogill and Susan Carter, CEO of the Arthritis Foundation, South Central Region.

Long-time WFAA movie critic and newly-minted major motion film producer Gary Cogill, joined hosts Margaret and Lee Jackson, along with local supporters of the Arthritis Foundation for a special VIP screening of the new release “Words and Pictures” at the Magnolia Theater on June 8.  This heartwarming summer film, has something rare, perhaps never before seen, in a feature film – a leading character with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  The event included a special conversation with Cogill, the film's producer and remarks by Margaret Jackson. Mrs. Jackson currently serves as the Board Chair of the Arthritis Foundation, South Central Region and she is also a member of the of National Arthritis Foundation Board. 

The Arthritis Foundation anticipates that the recently released film "Words and Pictures" will help increase understanding about the seriousness of rheumatoid arthritis and how it can have major impact on lives. Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects 53 million adults in the U.S., four million Texans and more than 25,000 children across the state.  The Arthritis Foundation serves as the voice of people with arthritis and as the go-to resource for people living with arthritis by promoting the tools, resources, programs and services that the organization provides.

 "Words and Pictures" opened earlier this month to wide release featuring Oscar Nominee Clive Owen and Oscar Winner Juliette Binoche. Prep school English teacher Jack Marcus (Clive Owen) laments his students' obsession with social media and good grades rather than engaging with the power of the written word.  A one-time literary star, Jack has not published in years filling his spare time with drink versus the art of language.

He meets his match in Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche) - an abstract painter and new teacher on campus, who was once celebrated for her art.  She has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and that has had an impact on her pursuit of art.

With a performance review looming and his teaching job on the line, Jack hatches an inspired plan for galvanizing student interest in their studies; he declares a war between Words and Pictures, confident that the former can convey greater meaning than the latter.  Dina and her art students accept the challenge between Jack and his English students, and the battle lines are drawn. For a sneak peek visit: www.wordsandpitcturesthemovie.com  or click the link to see  trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehQimFhQmQg.

About the Arthritis Foundation

Striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the unacceptable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and rob people of living life to its fullest. The Foundation funds life-changing research that has restored mobility in patients for more than six decades; fights for health care policies that improve the lives of the millions who live with arthritis; and partners with families to provide empowering programs and information.

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The Frontiers of Flight Museum's new traveling exhibit titled: "Victory from Within,” opening June 27, details the American prisoner of war experience from the Civil War to modern conflicts. The visit to the Frontiers of Flight Museum will be exhibit’s first appearance outside of Georgia and its third stop in the United States.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum's new traveling exhibit titled: "Victory from Within,” opening June 27,  details the American prisoner of war experience from the Civil War to modern conflicts.  The exhibit was created by the National Park Service in cooperation with the American Ex-Prisoners of War and the Friends of Andersonville to give more citizens the opportunity to explore the American POW story. The exhibit will be on display through January 31, 2015 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum located at 6911 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75209.

The exhibit includes sections on Capture, Prison Life, Those Who Wait, and Freedom, and displays artifacts and audio-visual interviews from actual prisoners of war. The exhibit is currently in its inaugural presentation at the Andersonville Historic Site in Andersonville, Georgia, the site of a notorious Confederate prison camp during the Civil War, which serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.  The visit to the Frontiers of Flight Museum will be exhibit’s first appearance outside of Georgia and its third stop in the United States.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a gem in our community that attracts more than 100,000 visitors annually including 30,000 students.  The Museum is a learning laboratory using aviation and space flight to encourage and promote student excellence in science, technology, engineering and math.

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Admission $3-$8.  For information call: (214) 350-3600 or visit www.flightmuseum.com.

 

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On Sunday, June 8 invited guests will enjoy a special movie screening of "Words and Pictures,” a heartwarming summer film, that has something rare, perhaps never before seen, in a feature film – a leading character with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The event will be held at the Magnolia Theater, 3699 McKinney Ave., at 4:45 p.m. There is limited seating and reservations are required. For info call Shelley Tims at (214) 818-0351; or email stims@arthritis.org.

It's Sunday Night at the Movies Featuring a Conversation with the Film's Producer "Gary Cogill"  

On Sunday, June 8 invited guests will enjoy a special movie screening of "Words and Pictures,”  a heartwarming summer film, that has something rare, perhaps never before seen, in a feature film – a leading character with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).  The event, at the Magnolia Theater, 3699 McKinney Ave. at 4:45 p.m., will also include a special conversation with the film's producer and Dallas favorite, Gary Cogill.  The VIP screening is hosted by Margaret and Lee Jackson.  Mrs. Jackson currently serves as the Board Chair of the Arthritis Foundation, South Central Region and she is also a member of the of National Arthritis Foundation Board.  There is limited seating and reservations are required.  For info call Shelley Tims at (214) 818-0351; or email stims@arthritis.org.

The Arthritis Foundation anticipates that the film "Words and Pictures" will help increase understanding about the seriousness of rheumatoid arthritis and how it can have major impact on lives. Arthritis is a chronic disease that affects 53 million adults in the U.S., four million Texans and more than 25,000 children across the state.  The Arthritis Foundation serves as the voice of people with arthritis and as the go-to resource for people living with arthritis by promoting the tools, resources, programs and services that the organization provides.

"Words and Pictures" opens to wide release starting this weekend featuring Oscar Nominee Clive Owen and Oscar Winner Juliette Binoche. Prep school English teacher Jack Marcus (Clive Owen) laments his students' obsession with social media and good grades rather than engaging with the power of the written word.  A one-time literary star, Jack has not published in years filling his spare time with drink versus the art of language.

He meets his match in Dina Delsanto (Juliette Binoche) - an abstract painter and new teacher on campus, who was once celebrated for her art.  She has rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and that has had an impact on her pursuit of art.

With a performance review looming and his teaching job on the line, Jack hatches an inspired plan for galvanizing student interest in their studies; he declares a war between Words and Pictures, confident that the former can convey greater meaning than the latter.  Dina and her art students accept the challenge between Jack and his English students, and the battle lines are drawn.

Visit: www.wordsandpitcturesthemovie.com  to learn more, or for a sneak peek see the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehQimFhQmQg.

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Skilled staff and volunteers work with students at the Frontiers of Flight Museum's Flight School Summer Camp for an incredible hands-on experience. Camps run June-July. Register at: www.flightmuseum.com.

Activities for All Ages; Museum Features New STEM-based Robotics Camp  

The Frontiers of Flight Museum’s Flight School Summer Camp soars high this summer with a full schedule of fun, educational, and interactive experiences for students from age four through tenth grade at the Museum located at 6911 Lemmon Ave., near Love Field. Young aviation buffs can learn about the wonders of air and space travel and participate in a variety of activities, like robotics, designing a spaceship, working with aerial navigation charts, building model airplanes, and launching model rockets, among a variety of other fun-filled camps. Each activity is age-appropriate with an emphasis on the physics and/or history of flying and exploration. Day camps start at $45 with a wide range including four-day camps for older students at $245.  For a complete camp schedule visit: http://www.flightmuseum.com/flight-schoolsummer-school/ or call (214)-350-1651.

The eight Flight School Summer Camps all cover different topics for various age groups. The new Robotics camp is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) based program and introduces students to robotics using a unique curriculum designed around the four key components of a robot: central processing unit (CPU), sensors, electronics and circuits, and programming. Advanced Aero has a focus on engineering projects.  Aviator’s Workshop, for third through sixth grade students, encompasses the basic principles of flight, and campers fly their own powered model airplanes. Rocket Lab is for students in the seventh and eighth grades, allowing students to construct their own model rockets. Friday Launch is for children in the first and second grade, and uses kites, balloons and butterflies to help students learn the basics of flight. Friday Flights is for children 4 to 6 years old, allowing students to explore space, meet a flyer and take a trip to the airport. The Rocket Science day camp leads students in grades three through six to learn more about Chinese rockets, and how to build a model rocket. Aero Lab is a four-day camp in which seventh and eighth grade students learn basic knowledge of flying weather and aerial charts, and then they fly a flight simulator at a college campus.

The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a gem in the North Texas community that attracts over 100,000 visitors annually including 30,000 students. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Frontiers of Flight Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation, as mankind continues to pursue going higher, faster and farther. The museum’s “Flight School” offers educational and recreational classes for all ages throughout the summer, designed to excite the imagination in science, technology, engineering, and math through spacecraft design, aerodynamics, model-building, space survival, and other disciplines.

FRIDAY FLIGHTS (Ages 4 and 5)

Children explore “Space,” meet a “Famous Flyer,” take a “Trip to the Airport” and end with “Let’s Take a Flight.”

FRIDAY LAUNCH (Ages 6 and 7)

Students learn the basics of flight with “Kites,” “Balloons,” “Butterflies” and “Bees.”

AVIATOR’S WORKSHOP (Grades 3 through 6)

Students discover basic principles of flight with unique paper airplanes and a Flight Controls Trainer, work with aerial navigation charts, learn the International Phonetic Alphabet, visit aviation facilities at Dallas Love Field, and build and fly their own rubber powered model airplane.

All 5th and 6th grade students enrolled in Aviator’s Workshop will be eligible for a flight experience offered through the Young Eagles Program. This event is sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and will take place on a Saturday after camp week.

ROCKET SCIENCE (Grades (3 through 6)

From the early Chinese rockets to America’s missions to Mars, students explore the history of space flight, the Solar System, the mathematics of rocketry and spacecraft engineering.  They also design a space ship and build and launch a model rocket.

AERO LAB (Grades 7 and 8)

In a fun and challenging four-day experience, students gain a basic knowledge of flying weather, study aerial charts, and complete an aerial navigation exercise.  They also conduct experiments on our new wind tunnel and go on a behind-the-scenes tour of D/FW International Airport.

ROCKET LAB (Grades 7 and 8)

Students construct their own model rocket and work in teams to build and launch an advanced multi staged model rocket. They will participate in a space survival exercise.  Students also work in teams to plan a Martian space mission.  On a field trip to a local university, they launch their rockets and tour the campus’s science labs.

ADVANCED AERO (Grades 9 and 10)

Students focus on engineering projects.  They will explore engineering principles while designing and building their own structures and applying their knowledge to aircraft design, load-bearing structures and aircraft accident investigation.

ROBOTICS (Grades 7 and 8)

This STEM based program introduces students to robotics using a unique curriculum designed around the four key components of a robot: central processing unit (CPU), sensors, electronics and circuits, and programming. Each day students focus on one of the four components leading up to the final day where they design, build, and test a robot to manipulate a series of challenges integrated around a simulated Mars landscape. This program is made possible through collaboration with Modular Robotics maker of Cubelets and MOSS.

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Frontiers of Flight Museum CEO Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones (left), welcomes Jay Sutorius, Program Manager of the Dallas Division of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, and one of the Frontiers of Flight Museum Founders and Former United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to the press conference to announce Boeing's generous grant to benefit the Museum.

Museum Founder and Former United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Applauds Innovative Partnership

Dallas’ Frontiers of Flight Museum announced today how a $50,000 grant from The Boeing Company has enabled the museum to launch a new education initiative titled "Flight Path: Awareness to Achievement." The announcement was made during a joint press conference held at the Museum hosted by Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, Frontiers of Flight Museum Chief Executive Officer and Jay Sutorius, Program Manager of the Dallas Division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. They were joined by an array of museum supporters, as well as representatives from the aviation industry and the Dallas philanthropic and business communities, including one of the Frontiers of Flight Museum Founders and Former United States Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Visit: www.flightmuseum.com.

The grant’s project results benefitted the Museum by enhancing and expanding its widely recognized educational programs that serve thousands of youngsters across North Texas. "Funding from the Boeing grant enabled us to develop a logic model that allowed us to conduct research to measure the impact of our existing initiatives, as well as develop and launch new programming to better serve and engage our growing constituency, " said Sutterfield-Jones.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum used the Boeing-funded logic model to evaluate the effectiveness of its STEM education programs and to build a new framework for success. "This gave us a roadmap with a clear course to enhance our quality STEM programming with new resources and activities that will help us meet increased demand and bring added value to even more North Texas youngsters," said Sutterfield-Jones.

The grant supported professional services to develop and expand program content and ensure continuous improvement and growth. Thanks to Boeing’s support, the Frontiers of Flight Museum is better able to meet the accelerated demand for its outstanding STEM education programs. These efforts help contribute to increased technical literacy in the short-term, resulting in better-skilled employees in the long-term with a lasting impact on our community.

"Helping the Frontiers of Flight Museum strengthen its science, technology, engineering and math education programs and encouraging student interest in those fields aligns with Boeing objectives to inspire student learning and develop the workforce of the future," said Boeing’s Sutorius. "We’re committed to making sure that STEM education is woven into the fabric of our community and the work of our nonprofit partners, and it’s a special bonus when it ties into aviation! Organizations like the Frontiers of Flight Museum are important resources for schools and our community. We are excited to work closely with the Museum to implement a new, forward thinking approach to teaching through experience and hands-on learning," he said.

The Museum recently enhanced its infrastructure and has experienced an extraordinary period of growth under the leadership of Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, Chief Executive Officer. A new website, donor and member database, POS system, marketing materials and public relations have contributed to the Museum’s increase in community awareness. These initiatives, along with new programs and exhibits, have resulted in an over 30% increase in attendance last year. This success sets the stage for the Museum to place special emphasis on its rapidly growing STEM education programs to better meet the interest and needs of North Texas school children and educators.

"The Frontiers of Flight Museum has experienced tremendous growth and has provided an invaluable service to our community since I first served as one of its founding members 26 years ago," said Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. "I’m delighted to see the great work of the museum continue with this grant award from Boeing. It will help fund areas of greatest need and is a tremendous benefit to the museum and our community. Boeing understands how important philanthropy is to supporting organizations like the Frontiers of Flight Museum. The Museum is a learning laboratory using aviation and space flight to encourage and promote student excellence in STEM education. Boeing’s support of the Frontiers of Flight Museum serves to further support the enrichment of North Texas cultural and educational opportunities," she said.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a gem in the North Texas community that attracts over 100,000 visitors annually including 30,000 students. The Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown on Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane.

Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Frontiers of Flight Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation, as mankind continues to pursue going higher, faster and farther. Educational classes for all ages are offered throughout the year, designed to excite the imagination in science, technology, engineering, and math through spacecraft design, aerodynamics, model-building, space survival, and other disciplines.

Through its Global Corporate Citizenship organization, Boeing builds better communities worldwide by giving time, funding, and expertise to improve access to globally competitive learning and skills development, foster creativity, sustain the environment, and improve civic engagement. In 2013, a total of $176 million from The Boeing Company and its employees went to help improve communities across the globe.

"Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and known for its innovation," said Sutterfield-Jones. "The Frontiers of Flight Museum is grateful for Boeing’s support of our future growth and innovative development of our educational programs. This is a significant donation, and one we are very proud of receiving."

For information call: (214) 350-1651 or visit www.flightmuseum.com.

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Arthritis Foundation supporters Chris Nieto and Pamela Steele met with U.S. Representative Joe Barton from Texas’ 6th District to discuss the physical and financial impact arthritis has on fellow Texans.

A North Texas contingent recently joined fellow representatives from the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region at the Arthritis Foundation’s 16th Annual Advocacy Summit, held March 24-26 in Washington, D.C.  The Advocacy Summit brought together nearly 300 key arthritis advocates from all 50 states to meet with members of Congress to let them know that more needs to be done for people with arthritis.  

During the event, advocates Chris Nieto and Pamela Steele met with U.S. Representative Joe Barton from Texas’ 6th District to discuss the physical and financial impact arthritis has on fellow Texans.  Members from the Arthritis Foundation South Central Region also recognized policymakers who have performed exceptional service in support of the Arthritis Foundation’s mission by advancing public policy and the Foundation’s legislative agenda on behalf of the more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children living with arthritis in the U.S.

About the Arthritis Foundation

Striking one in every five adults and 300,000 children, arthritis is the nation’s leading cause of disability. The Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org) is committed to raising awareness and reducing the unacceptable impact of this serious and painful disease, which can severely damage joints and rob people of living life to its fullest. The Foundation funds life-changing research that has restored mobility in patients for more than six decades; fights for health care policies that improve the lives of the millions who live with arthritis; and partners with families to provide empowering programs and information.

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The Arthritis Foundation recently named Frisco's Claire Brenner as the 2014 Youth Honoree of the Walk to Cure Arthritis 2014 at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Saturday, May 3. Claire has been battling juvenile arthritis since age 6.

Walk Hero Claire Brenner Pledges to Make Journey Easier for Others

Juvenile Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children, yet it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symptoms first appear. One North Texas 6th grader understands this firsthand and she is making plans to lead the way to help generate awareness for others suffering with arthritis by rallying support and sponsoring a team at the upcoming Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Saturday, May 3. Visit www.walktocurearthritisnorthtx.org.

At 12-years-old, Frisco’s Claire Brenner has refused to let her diagnosis get the best of her.  Committed to raising awareness about the disease, she’s leading the charge as the 2014 Youth Honoree in the annual Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas. She will be joined by a host of family, friends and classmates as part of her fundraising team during the event this spring.  The North Texas Walk is one of more than 130 similar events across the nation in recognition of National Arthritis Month in May.  The Walk will unite the North Texas community to put an end to arthritis, a chronic disease that affects 53 million adults in the U.S., four million Texans and more than 25,000 children across the state, like Claire. 

Claire was just a six-year-old when her parents knew something was terribly wrong. It all started when she woke up in the middle of the night unable to walk.  The doctors treated it as a virus, but Claire continued having joint pain so the doctors referred her to Scottish Rite Hospital where she was later diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. 

After their daughter was properly diagnosed, Claire’s parents learned that Juvenile Arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger. Juvenile arthritis affects 300,000 children in the U.S. While there are many forms of juvenile arthritis one common thread among them is that they can have a serious, even life-threatening impact on a young child.  It’s important for caregivers to know the signs and symptoms.

Claire’s treatments included a battery of lab work, x-rays MRI’s, weekly steroid injections and frequent rheumatology visits and eye exams.  Through it all, the Arthritis Foundation has been an invaluable resource and steadfast supporter to Claire and her family.  Participating in the Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas is just one way Claire has been working to make a difference in the lives of others who face the challenges of living with arthritis pain every minute of every day.    

Last year, Claire organized her classmates at Frisco Montessori Academy and led a school read-a-thon which raised more than $4,000 for the Arthritis Foundation.  This fundraising activity was capped off by the support that Claire’s fundraising team generated at the Arthritis Walk in 2013.

“Supporting the Arthritis Foundation is one way we can help give back to an organization that has done so much for us,” said Claire. “By doing so we help other kids like me. Raising funds in the Walk gives us hope that we will someday find a cure for arthritis and better the lives of those who have this disease so that nobody else has to deal with the things that I do.  I hope people will donate and walk with me so I can achieve my goal of helping find a cure.”

 The Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Globe Life Park in Arlington and features a three-mile and one-mile course.  The Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds and awareness to fight the nation's leading cause of disability. The event includes information about arthritis and fun activities for the entire family. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs.  For more information or to register online visit: www.walktocurearthritisnorthtx.org.

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The Arthritis Foundation recently named Claire Brenner as the 2014 Youth Honoree for the Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas which will be held on Saturday, May 3 at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Claire has been battling juvenile arthritis since age 6.

Walk Hero Claire Brenner Pledges to Make Journey Easier for Others

Juvenile Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting children, yet it often goes undetected or misdiagnosed when symptoms first appear. One North Texas 6th grader understands this firsthand and she is making plans to lead the way to help generate awareness for others suffering with arthritis by rallying support and sponsoring a team at the upcoming Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas at Globe Life Park in Arlington on Saturday, May 3. Visit www.walktocurearthritisnorthtx.org.

At 12-years-old, Frisco’s Claire Brenner has refused to let her diagnosis get the best of her.  Committed to raising awareness about the disease, she’s leading the charge as the 2014 Youth Honoree in the annual Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas. She will be joined by a host of family, friends and classmates as part of her fundraising team during the event this spring.  The North Texas Walk is one of more than 130 similar events across the nation in recognition of National Arthritis Month in May.  The Walk will unite the North Texas community to put an end to arthritis, a chronic disease that affects 53 million adults in the U.S., four million Texans and more than 25,000 children across the state, like Claire. 

Claire was just a six-year-old when her parents knew something was terribly wrong. It all started when she woke up in the middle of the night unable to walk.  The doctors treated it as a virus, but Claire continued having joint pain so the doctors referred her to Scottish Rite Hospital where she was later diagnosed with polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. 

After their daughter was properly diagnosed, Claire’s parents learned that Juvenile Arthritis is an umbrella term that refers to many autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can develop in children ages 16 and younger. Juvenile arthritis affects 300,000 children in the U.S. While there are many forms of juvenile arthritis one common thread among them is that they can have a serious, even life-threatening impact on a young child.  It’s important for caregivers to know the signs and symptoms.

Claire’s treatments included a battery of lab work, x-rays MRI’s, weekly steroid injections and frequent rheumatology visits and eye exams.  Through it all, the Arthritis Foundation has been an invaluable resource and steadfast supporter to Claire and her family.  Participating in the Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas is just one way Claire has been working to make a difference in the lives of others who face the challenges of living with arthritis pain every minute of every day.    

Last year, Claire organized her classmates at Frisco Montessori Academy and led a school read-a-thon which raised more than $4,000 for the Arthritis Foundation.  This fundraising activity was capped off by the support that Claire’s fundraising team generated at the Arthritis Walk in 2013.

 “Supporting the Arthritis Foundation is one way we can help give back to an organization that has done so much for us,” said Claire. “By doing so we help other kids like me. Raising funds in the Walk gives us hope that we will someday find a cure for arthritis and better the lives of those who have this disease so that nobody else has to deal with the things that I do.  I hope people will donate and walk with me so I can achieve my goal of helping find a cure.”

 The Walk to Cure Arthritis North Texas will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Globe Life Park in Arlington and features a three-mile and one-mile course.  The Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds and awareness to fight the nation's leading cause of disability. The event includes information about arthritis and fun activities for the entire family. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their dogs.  For more information or to register online visit: www.walktocurearthritisnorthtx.org.

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Vintage WWII bombers in the Wings of Freedom Tour hosted by the Frontiers of Flight Museum soared in to Dallas yesterday for an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime flying experience and exhibit today through Sunday, March 23.

Yesterday, the Wings of Freedom Tour hosted by the Frontiers of Flight Museum soared in to Dallas for an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime flying experience and exhibit today through Sunday, March 23.  The museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., is hosting the event in honor of our WWII Veterans. The Wings of Freedom Tour showcases extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft which is a living history exhibit and part of a 110-city nationwide tour. Best of all, guests visiting the exhibit at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will not only get a chance to view the interactive display, they will actually have an opportunity to “fly into history” by taking a flight aboard these legendary aircraft. Visit: http://www.flightmuseum.com/wings-of-freedom/.

Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will be “flying high” when they see the vintage Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress” Nine-O-Nine WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24J “Liberator” Witchcraft WWII Heavy Bomber, and the P-51 “Mustang,” known as one of the greatest piston-engine fighters ever built.

This year, back by popular demand is a highly-anticipated added tour attraction for guests at the Frontiers of Flight Museum featuring a special appearance of the Bell UH-1 “Huey” Helicopter. The helicopter was developed by Bell Helicopter to meet the U.S. Army’s requirements for a medical evacuation and utility helicopter in 1952. It was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter production for the U.S. military and was used widely in Viet Nam during the 1960s.

The Wings of Freedom Tour at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will offer participants bragging rights to explore these majestic aircraft inside and out and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only 10 in flying condition in the United States, and the B-24J is the sole remaining example of its type flying in the world.

Admission to the Museum is $12 for adults and $7 for children under 12 and includes access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. Some adventurous fans will have an incredible opportunity accomplish one of their “bucket list” goals by actually taking a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Huey flights are $80 for bench and $100 for the front. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. The P-51 flights give would-be pilots a chance to get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest piston-engine fighter!

The Wings of Freedom Tour, Presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum, will arrived at Dallas Love Field on March 19 and will be on display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field until the aircraft depart on March 23. Hours of ground tours and display are: Friday, March 21 10:00 AM through 4:30 through Sunday, March 23. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.

For more information call: 214350-1651; email info@flightmuseum.com; or visit www.flightmuseum.com. To Reserve a Flight Experience call the Collings Foundation: 1-800-568-8924.

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Frontiers of Flight Museum 2014 Gala Chair Gina Ginsburg and son William. Ginsburg says as a mom, the work of the Frontiers of Flight Museum is close to her heart because it’s also one of her sons’ favorite places to visit. Ginsburg anticipates the 2014 gala fundraiser will make a difference to those in our community and help provide much-needed educational programs for all children to enjoy.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala is not just a time for ceremonial grandeur featuring stellar performances by honor guards, drill teams and musical entertainment by Oscar-contending composers, but according to one Dallas philanthropist it’s also a time to celebrate for a good cause. That’s because Gina Ginsburg is serving as Chair of the Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala, Dallas’ premier event to celebrate accomplishments in aviation, set for Friday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m.  Ginsburg is leading the charge to generate awareness and support of the gala which benefits the education of the next generation of aviators and astronauts through the Museum’s incredible Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs that reach more than 10,000 students each year.  Visit: http://www.flightmuseum.com/2014-gala/.

Joining Ginsburg on the 2014 Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala Committee are: Hugh McElroy, Jan Collmer, Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, Jess Hall, John Billimek and Heather Dickie.  Attendees will welcome many special museum supporters and enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment. Attire is black tie optional. 

During the Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala, themed “Not for Self, But Country,” Ginsburg will herald an evening celebrating service to country and community which will also pay tribute to the 2014  recipients of the George E. Haddaway Award.

The 2014 George E. Haddaway Award co-honorees are Admiral Patrick Walsh (Ret.) and former Navy officer Roger Staubach who will be recognized for their service and achievements in the United States Navy and their lifetime contributions and service to their communities.  The awards ceremony will be a highlight of the evening with Ross Perot serving as the guest presenter. 

“The Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala is a very special evening dedicated to the accomplishments and contributions to aviation and space exploration and we are particularly proud to be recognizing these two distinguished honorees,” says Ginsburg, mother, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and commercial jet pilot.

This year’s George E. Haddaway Award recipients are both Naval, business and community stalwarts. Admiral Walsh has a distinguished 34-year career in the armed forces flying with the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” and in combat operations during Operation Desert Storm. He retired as commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet.  Roger Staubach is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, former Navy officer and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “Both of these gentlemen have continued to serve their country and communities through their countless good works,” says Ginsburg.

As a new board member of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, Ginsburg is particularly interested in using her role as gala chair to help further the organization’s mission to support education.  “One of my primary objectives is to help the Museum in its efforts to support its STEM education initiatives and to expose children to opportunities in aviation and space flight,” says Ginsburg.

According to Ginsburg, the Frontiers of Flight Museum has recently received a series of grants toward enhancing and expanding its widely recognized educational programs.  “A $50,000 grant from Boeing will help the Museum to go from serving 6,000 students to over 12,000 students on-site and in our satellite location. The grant will also support professional services to develop and expand our STEM content,” says Ginsburg.

Ginsburg was also delighted to share that KXAS-TV NBC 5 provided a $25,000 grant to support the Museum's Flight School Summer Camp at Dallas Executive Airport.  “This provides high-quality scientific instruction and career opportunities in the aviation industry to economically underserved children living in Dallas,” says Ginsburg.

Ginsburg explained that the Museum has enjoyed a successful partnership with Blue Sky Education Foundation and DISD to introduce a hands-on six-week Science of Flight program to fourth and fifth graders in 14 DISD schools.  Another one of the Museum’s recent education initiatives reached nearly 1,000 students who visited the traveling exhibit, ‘Celebrating the Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen,’ and met Airmen Homer Hogues, Calvin Spann, Ret. U.S. Air Force Maj. and Yolandea Wood, as well as viewed the acclaimed  film, Rise Above.

“The annual Frontiers of Museum Gala is a continuation of the ongoing support we have received to help us fund areas of greatest need and it is a tremendous benefit to the Museum and our community,” says Ginsburg. “We are fortunate to have so many in the North Texas community who understand how important philanthropy is to supporting organizations like the Frontiers of Flight Museum.  The Museum is a learning laboratory using aviation and space flight to encourage and promote student excellence in STEM education.  In addition, the Museum has over 30 aircraft from the Wright Flyer to the one-of-a-kind Flying Pancake, the Apollo 7 spacecraft, 11 galleries, and over 35,000 historical artifacts on display. The Living History program features the portrayal of prominent personalities in aviation history who present both on-site and in the community.  Dallas’ support of the Frontiers of Flight Museum serves to further promote the enrichment of cultural and educational opportunities across North Texas,” she says.

Guests at the Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala will enjoy an elegant evening emceed by NBC 5 News Anchor Meredith Land, featuring fine dining and extraordinary performances. “We are especially pleased this year to include in our entertainment lineup the Hillcrest High School Panaders and the Wylie East High School Air Force JROTC Armed Drill Team,” says Ginsburg. “In addition, Chris Irwin and Jeff  Widenhofer, Navy veterans and nationally recognized composers for the documentary, Murph: The Protector, will be performing.”

“As a mom, the work of the Frontiers of Flight Museum is close to my heart because it’s also one of my sons’ favorite places to visit,” says Ginsburg.  “Through my own experience I’ve seen what the Museum does firsthand to inspire and educate our children, and I’m delighted to join the Frontiers of Flight Museum in hopes that we can really make a difference to those in our community and help provide much-needed educational programs for all children to enjoy.” 

Supporters of the 2014 Frontiers of Flight Museum Gala include: (3-Star $25,000) – Suzanne and Jan Collmer; Gena and Dan Hamilton; (2-Star $10,000) - American Airlines,  Boardwalk Auto Group/Gina and Scott Ginsburg; Dallas Airmotive; Averille and Stewart Dawson; Hillwood; Judy and Hugh McElroy; NBC 5/KXAS-TV; Marianne and Roger Staubach; Mrs. Romona Upfield; (1-Star $5,000) – ALON USA; Aviall; Cardinal Green Advisory Services; Cinemark; Millie and Kenneth Cooper; Lou Ann and Mike Corboy; Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport; Dickie+Associates; Mary and Bob Dilworth; Ebby Halliday REALTORS; Events by Bill; Ezra Gentle Films; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Herbert Minerals Limited; Huitt-Zollars; Hunt Consolidated, Inc.; Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones and Ron Jones; OsteoMed; Patricia and Blaine Nelson; Pure Water Baths; SAFRAN Labinal Power Systems; Scott Murray/Murray Media; Sewell Automotive Companies; Signature Flight Support Corp.; Southwest Airlines; Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union; TAC Air; Angela and Jim Thompson/Blue Sky Foundation; Tolleson Wealth Management; University of Texas at Dallas – Eugene McDermott Library, History of Aviation Collection; UPS; Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Individual patron tickets are $250; Various sponsorship levels are available.  For more information contact: Jess Hall  at (214) 350-3617 or email at hall@flightmuseum.com. For more information visit: http://www.flightmuseum.com/2014-gala/.