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A Mother's Story
 by Charlotte Benson   With the holidays approaching, the children and I have decided to decorate our front yard with characters from our favorite Christmas story...Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas. To read the full article, please click here. | 
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 On Sunday October 21st, 25 girls gathered in Grace and Brynley May's front yard to show support for one of their school mates.     To read the full article, please click here.    | 
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   BBDF is pleased to introduce our new Executive Director, Mary  Beth Kiser. Mary Beth brings over 20 years of professional experience to  the role. Her skills in fundraising and business development, board and volunteer management, and program development will be a tremendous asset to the  foundation. Since 2003 she has been with the Texas Land Title  Association where she was the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating  Officer responsible for the day-to-day operations, including the  association's programs, products and services. Mary Beth currently  serves on the Board of the Texas Society of Association Executives and  earned her Certified Association Executive credentials in 2009. She is a  graduate of the University of Texas and has  been a community volunteer for over 25 years having worked with and led  many central Austin organizations and fundraising events. She is excited to be joining the Beyond Batten team and  supporting its mission. Please reach out to Mary Beth anytime with  questions, concerns, feedback or to get more involved with our  organization. You can contact her at mbkiser@beyondbatten.org or 512.275.2600.     | 
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Thank You to Our Supporters   | 
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As  the end of the year approaches, we reflect on what a fantastic year of  progress  2012 has been. We have had exciting fundraising events,  made tremendous advances on the research front and we have transitioned  leadership with our new Executive Director.   We  are so grateful to each of you for making all of this possible. Thank  you for your hours of volunteering, donations, prayers and for  supporting us so faithfully.    
As you consider your end of the year giving, we hope you will keep BBDF in mind. To  make your donation online, please click here .             | 
 | Saturday, March 3, 2013:  Will's Warriors Run The Woodlands Marathon in The Woodlands, TX.  Learn more >> 
      April 20-21, 2013:  Run to  the Sun, a 95 mile, overnight relay benefiting BBDF. Early registration is now open. Sign up before December 31 for a $10 discount. REGISTER TODAY!    Ongoing: BKarma Donation Yoga Class at BFree Yoga Austin. For more details, please click here.      | 
 | We've been busy! Stay tuned for new research information and updates in the next newsletter! 
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