Dash for the Beads, the annual 5k race associated with Oak Cliff Mardi Gras, handed out some big checks recently.
The organization donated $25,000 to neighborhood schools and education nonprofits.
Here is a list of the recipients:
Dallas Youth Athletic Association, $1,000
Felix G. Botello Elementary School, $250
GOLAZO Youth Sport Scholarship Foundation, $1,000
Hogg PTO, $1,200
John H. Reagan Elementary School PTA, $250
Junior Players, $500
Kahn Elementary School, $1,000
Kidd Springs Sailfish Swim Team, $1,000
Leopards Athletics Booster Club, $500
Promise House, $500
Rosemont Dads Club, $15,000
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Extracurricular Program, $750
Stevens Park Elementary School PTA, $500
The Kessler School PTO, $2,800
W.H. Adamson High School Dance/Leopardette Drill Team, $500