If ever there was a perfect day for outdoor activities in North Texas, today is just about at the top of the list. But 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and their committee of 98 aren’t playing tennis, jogging or even sipping adult beverages on patios. They’re at Gilley’s setting up a massive room of silent auction items, stuffing favor bags, … [Read more...] about “True Grit” Tips For Saturday’s 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Fundraiser At Gilley’s
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MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen Wendy Messmann and Lisa Haddow Shirley, The Cattle Baron’s Ball relies on the spirit and generosity of the Metroplex to fund the fight against cancer. Since 1974, we’ve raised more than $81 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted in North Texas. True to Texas’ history of rising to the challenge, we’ve … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball
JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is a very common, sexually transmitted viral infection that's usually fairly harmless. In some cases, though, it can cause six different types of cancer — including cervical and throat cancer. While there's no treatment for HPV, there is a vaccine that can prevent it. So, Lyda Hill Philanthropies is giving $4.6 million to launch an … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lyda Hill Gives $4.6M To American Cancer Society For North Texas HPV Vaccination Campaign
Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
There's always a backstory. And when it comes to a capital campaign, it's a story that has been years in the making. Such was the case with the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge coming to North Texas. Plans were announced in October 2012 by then-Baylor Health Care System President/CEO Joel Allison that “Baylor had been selected as not only the location of the newest Hope … [Read more...] about Before Shovels Turn Dirt, There Is A Backstory About “Hope” Coming To North Texas
Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
Inside a private meeting room at Gilley's Dallas, country music legend Charlie Daniels was sipping coffee from an orange Tennessee Volunteers cup and cutting up with guests at the 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball's VIP meet-and-greet. When a group including Andrea Nayfa, Joanna Clarke, Nancy Gopez, Dawn Greiner, Meghann O'Leary, Julianna LeBlanc, Rachel Michell and Taryn … [Read more...] about Zac Brown And Charlie Daniels Help The 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Rake In A Record $4.8M For The American Cancer Society
JUST IN: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Katy Bock And Jonika Nix Set A New Record
This afternoon the Cattle Baron’s Ball gals held their Fall Luncheon at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse in Uptown. Not only did it let the new members get to know CBB vets like 2019 CBB Co-Chairs Wendy Messmann and Lisa Shirley and past CBB chairs Vicki Chapman (1996), Cara French (2016), Kristi Hoyl (2010), Olivia Kearney (2006), Mary Parker (2013), Mary Martha Pickens … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Cattle Baron’s Co-Chairs Katy Bock And Jonika Nix Set A New Record
Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #10: Paddle Raise
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction item is priceless and available for one and all. It's a call for money to remove the need for words like "chemo," "leukemia" and "melanoma" to exist. Imagine a world free of a disease that has tortured, incapacitated and killed so many innocent victims. But to do that takes money and this opportunity allows one and all to participate … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #10: Paddle Raise
Despite Ma Nature’s Threatening With Weather Woes, Cattle Baron’s Ball “Shot For The Stars” With Paddles Waving And Guests Partying
Las Vegas oddsmakers thought they had all their bets covered on Saturday, October 21. The Astros were facing off against the Yankees in the 2017 American League playoffs, and the 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball was facing incredible odds to raise bunches of money for cancer research. While the Astros won the pennant in Houston and prepared to meet the L.A .Dodgers in the … [Read more...] about Despite Ma Nature’s Threatening With Weather Woes, Cattle Baron’s Ball “Shot For The Stars” With Paddles Waving And Guests Partying
Cattle Baron’s Ball Patrons Were Sipping, Supping And “Shooting For The Stars” At Gail And Cliff Fischer’s Estate
Gail and Cliff Fisher opened their estate for the Cattle Baron’s Ball patron party on Wednesday, October 4. With a moon overhead that looked like it had been provided by a movie studio, the grounds were filled with bare-shouldered gals and gents in jacket sans ties. This was a CBB business casual type event. While some lounged in the covered terrace that was an outdoor … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Ball Patrons Were Sipping, Supping And “Shooting For The Stars” At Gail And Cliff Fischer’s Estate
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Patron Party
With the moon overhead and the weather simply perfecto at Gail and Cliff Fischer’s estate, it was the ideal occasion for the 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball patron party on Wednesday, October 4. Thanks to a touch of humidity in the air, ties were mostly left at home and bare-shouldered sundresses and dangling earrings were the look du jour. A favorite pastime was the buying of … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Patron Party
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2017 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Sunie Solomon and Anne Stodghill, The Cattle Baron’s Ball relies on the spirit and generosity of the Metroplex to fund the fight against cancer. Since 1974, we’ve raised more than $71 million for cancer research, the majority of which is conducted right here in DFW. True to Texas’ history of rising to the challenge, we’ve … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Cattle Baron’s Ball