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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.

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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.  

 

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Welcome, Mary Beth! 

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.  

 

Thank You to Our Supporters  
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.  
         
Upcoming Events 
Saturday, March 3, 2013:  Will's Warriors Run The Woodlands Marathon in The Woodlands, TX.  Learn more >>

    

April 20-21, 2013:  Run to Run to the Sun Relay logothe 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.   

 

Research Update 
We've been busy! Stay tuned for new research information and updates in the next newsletter!