Since its first fundraiser in 1974, Dallas' Cattle Baron's Ball has been dedicated to funding cancer research. While it has been known for holding the "world's largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society," the driving force is the battle against cancer. To provide its committee with developments and updates in the research of cancer, the Cattle Baron's … [Read more...] about Annual Research Symposium Provided A Cancer Research Update Thanks To Cattle Baron’s Ball
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NorthPark Ambassadors Class Of 2024 Springs Forward Like April Flowers With Merchants on Board
Along with spring showers and flowers, the NorthPark Center’s 2024 Ambassadors program officially gets underway on this first day of April. Resulting from NorthPark’s 50th anniversary when it celebrated the North Texas non-profits, the Ambassadors program has annually tipped the chapeau to honor a collection of bona fide non-profit organizations that have made the area … [Read more...] about NorthPark Ambassadors Class Of 2024 Springs Forward Like April Flowers With Merchants on Board
Solomon’s Choice In The Headlights For Two Major North Texas Fundraising Events
There's absolutely nothing more painful than picking between two favorites when it comes to North Texas fundraising. But that's a situation that may be on the horizon, given official and under-the-table words that have been shared by area supporters. The collision is supposedly taking place on Saturday, September 28, following the first day of the 2024 State Fair of … [Read more...] about Solomon’s Choice In The Headlights For Two Major North Texas Fundraising Events
MySweetWishList: 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson, “The original Cattle Baron’s has raised more than $102 million for cancer research projects in North Texas since its inception in 1974. Our wish is that the community will join us in our goal to eradicate cancer by becoming underwriters of the 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball. “In the meantime, you … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
JUST IN: The 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball Broke Previous Records With A $5.5M+ Check
Earlier today, something really big got broken at Truluck's. It took place as the Cattle Baron's Ball committee of volunteers gathered for their annual fall luncheon. As in years past, two traditions were honored. One was the CBB vets officially welcoming the newest members. This year the newbies, including Dana Arnold, Lindsey Bauer, Ellie Campion, Sharon Lee Clark, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball Broke Previous Records With A $5.5M+ Check
JUST IN: Ten New Cattle Baronesses Have Been Announced
With Cattle Baron's Ball accountants tallying up the funds raised last month at the 50th CBB for the American Cancer Society of North Texas, 2023-2024/aka CBB's 50th Anniversary Co-Chairs Marjon Henderson and Lora Farris have just revealed the newest CBB class of recruits. The newbies include Dana Arnold, Lindsey Bauer, Ellie Campion, Sharon Lee Clark, Hayden Lawson … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Ten New Cattle Baronesses Have Been Announced
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen’s Luncheon
Back in 1974 the late Patti Williams Hunt and Jacque Wynne put together a true-blue Texas get-together to raise funds for cancer research. They called it the Cattle Baron’s Ball. But they really shook up things up by daring to hold it outdoors in June at the late Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch, with western wear being the fashionable form of the night. It was a gamble that … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert!: 2023 Former Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairmen’s Luncheon
Sold-Out Cattle Baron’s Ball To Have Ewing’s Sarcoma Survivor Ava Danuser As Paddle Raise Ambassador
With the sold-out 50th Cattle Baron’s Ball just days away, 2023 Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham have announced an addition to the mega-fundraiser to battle cancer. During the Live Auction segment of the night, the Paddle Raise is held to provide funding for specific cancer research projects of the American Cancer Society. In the past it has included … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Cattle Baron’s Ball To Have Ewing’s Sarcoma Survivor Ava Danuser As Paddle Raise Ambassador
MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
According to 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham, “The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the chairmanship of Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. “More than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball
Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
Today was a big day for MySweetCharity. It was what some would say was a milestone occasion. This morning at 11:30, MSC published its 10,000th post. While there were no champagne toasts nor celebratory luncheons, there were people and organizations that deserve recognition for this feat. One of the first businesses to support this “orphan blog” was Ebby Halliday. Despite … [Read more...] about Break With The Usual: MySweetCharity Published The 10,000th Post This Morning
JUST IN: Lora Farris And Marjon Henderson Named To Co-Chair 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball
2023 Cattle Baron's Ball Co-Chairs Andrea Cheek and Isabell Novakov Higginbotham have been very busy this week. First, there was this past Wednesday's Trailblazer's Party that had way more than the expected 200 guests sloshing through the rain to party hearty at Chris Parvin's very cool digs. No sooner had the gals dried off than they had to postpone the 3rd Annual Golf … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lora Farris And Marjon Henderson Named To Co-Chair 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball