Woman of the Month: A Day in the Life of Yvonne Crum | Model Behaviors

Woman of the Month: A Day in the Life of Yvonne Crum (Giveaway)

When you’re the “fundraising queen of Dallas,” your schedule is jam packed! Yvonne’s biggest event of the year is the Fashion Stars for a Cause gala to benefit the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas. She’s already organizing for next year’s event, but you can usually see her bright, smiling face at countless events for several different organizations throughout the year.

Right now, her husband of forty-nine years is staying at a rehab center after a serious fall, so her schedule isn’t following its usual patterns. But that’s nothing new for any of our Women of the Month. Each day brings a new challenge, a new to-do list, and a new twist. Yvonne handles her day with grace and determination, somehow managing to stay on top of her volunteer and charity duties while also being a loving, supportive presences for her family.

Take a peek into a day in the life of Yvonne Crum and then enter our very special Fashion Stars giveaway at the bottom of this post!

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Woman of the Month: Yvonne Crum (Interview, Part II) | Model Behaviors

Woman of the Month: Yvonne Crum (Interview, Part II)

Last week, we shared Part I of the two-part interview with Yvonne Crum, our November Woman of the Month. You can read Part I here.

Today we’ve got the second part for you, and let me warn you, it’s got some powerful content. Yvonne is bursting at the seams with incredible stories and fascinating tales, but it’s in the quiet moments of introspection, the brief pauses when the strength of her emotions overcomes her, where her wisdom and intellect come through the strongest.

Please enjoy Part II of Courtney’s interview with Yvonne.

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Woman of the Month: Yvonne Crum (Interview, Part I)

This month, we’re honored to introduce Yvonne Crum as our November Woman of the Month!

Yvonne is affectionately known as the fundraising queen around Dallas because she’s been involved with countless organizations, helping to plan, organize, and execute wildly successful fundraising events for many of our local nonprofits. We first really got to know each other when she asked me to be a Fashion Star for her Fashion Stars for a Cause event benefiting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas.

I wanted to get involved and help others because of my own experiences as a survivor of suicide, and Yvonne’s passion for the cause was immediately infectious. One thing that stands out to me with Yvonne is that she is so supportive of every person she meets. When someone she knows is celebrating a success, she’s always the first to share the news and celebrate right along with them. That includes Model Behaviors. From day one, she’s been right there leaving comments, sharing our posts, and sending us so much love and encouragement.

Yvonne has led one of the most fascinating and inspiring lives, so I’m beyond thrilled to share Courtney’s two-part interview with this incredible woman. Read part one below and come back next week for part two!

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REMINDER: Buy a Raffle Ticket, Win a Cabo San Lucas Getaway and Support Suicide Prevention

As one of this year’s Fashion Stars for a Cause, I have committed to raising awareness and funds for the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas (SCC). As you may already know, suicide is a growing epidemic. In America alone, suicide claims the lives of 30,000 people each year, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more people dying from suicide each year than from car accidents.  What’s even more troubling is that more than 800,000 people attempt suicide each year, and the actual number is likely much higher because attempts are underreported.

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Buy a Raffle Ticket, Win a Cabo San Lucas Getaway and Support Suicide Prevention

As one of this year’s Fashion Stars for a Cause, I have committed to raising awareness and funds for the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas (SCC). As you may already know, suicide is a growing epidemic. In America alone, suicide claims the lives of 30,000 people each year, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more people dying from suicide each year than from car accidents.  What’s even more troubling is that more than 800,000 people attempt suicide each year, and the actual number is likely much higher because attempts are underreported.

Read More “Buy a Raffle Ticket, Win a Cabo San Lucas Getaway and Support Suicide Prevention” >