Guests at the 53rd-annual Cattle Baron’s Ball kicked up their heels on Oct. 17 at a Texas-sized celebration benefitting the American Cancer Society.
The festivities at Southfork Ranch included live music, cocktails, shopping, auctions, and dancing. The fun began with a VIP party presented by WinStar World Casino & Resort which featured a performance by Briscoe the Band.
Throughout the evening, guests captured memories at photo ops, received beauty touch-ups, participated in a raffle and silent auction, explored the marketplace and experiences, tested their skills on the ULINE Mechanical Bull, and tried their luck at the Anne Davidson Casino.
Live auction items included an Alaska Voyage with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and an Epic Dolomites Bike & Hike Adventure for four. The evening’s Paddle Raise supported colon cancer research and initiatives in honor of Colin Fitzgibbons.
The headlining performance by Grammy-Award-winner Chris Stapleton included fan favorites such as “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Think I’m In Love With You,” and “You Should Probably Leave.” The celebration wrapped with the official after-party featuring Whataburger bites and live music from Dustin Becker.
Guests left with Highland Park Village wristbands and Copart favor bags. The UT Southwestern Medical Center Thank You Wall recognized the evening’s supporters.
This year’s Cattle Baron’s co-chairs were Paige Westhoff and Cynthia Everitt.
Since the Cattle Baron’s Ball began as a Texas-style barbecue in 1974, the event has raised more than $100 million for cancer research and become the largest single-night fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The Ball was founded by Patti Hunt and Jacque Wynne and initially held at the Wynne family ranch in Kaufman County. More than five decades later, its hands-on spirit continues through a committee of 100 women who volunteer their time, talent, and creativity in support of its mission.
Sponsors included: Texas Oncology as the Presenting Sponsor; The Stephens Greth Foundation as the Entertainment Sponsor; Centurion American as the Venue Sponsor; WinStar World Casino & Resort as the VIP Party Sponsor; Andrews Distributing as the Main Stage Sponsor, presented by Coors Banquet; Pike Corporation as the Live Auction Stage Sponsor; Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians as the Official Raffle Sponsor; Aaron Augustine as the Luxury Cabin Photo Op Sponsor; Moody Foundation as the Silent Auction Sponsor; Copart as the Favor Bag Sponsor; J.P. Morgan Wealth Management as the Silver Section Bar Sponsor; Anne Davidson as the Casino Sponsor; Celsius Live Fit Foundation as the Mocktail Sponsor; PlainsCapital Bank as the Cups & Napkins Sponsor; Mary Kay and the Mary Kay Ash Foundation as the Glam & Swag Room Sponsor; NorthPark Center as the Step & Repeat Sponsor; FBT Gibbons as the Big Board Sponsor; The ten Broeke Family Foundation as the 360 Aerial Photo Op Sponsor; Douglas Elliman Real Estate as the Mezzanine Sponsor; Neiman Marcus as the Neiman Marcus Gallery Sponsor; ULINE as the Mechanical Bull Sponsor; Land Rover Dallas & Frisco as the Silent Auction Bar Sponsor; Stifel as the Gold Section Bar Sponsor; Brandon Industries as the Silent Auction Photo Op Sponsor; Long Cove as the Platinum Bar Sponsor; Lucchese as a Marketplace Sponsor; Highland Park Village as the Wristband Sponsor; Park Place Dealerships as the Car Display Sponsor; Nachawati Law Group as the Table Numbers Sponsor; McKinney Hat Co. as the Retail and Marketplace Sponsor; UT Southwestern Medical Center as the Thank You Wall Sponsor; Walker & Doepfner, Whataburger, and Low & Slow, PLLC as the Late Night Snack Sponsor; Mandriana Bandanas as a Marketplace Sponsor; Westerly as a Marketplace Sponsor; Faulconer Energy as the Birds of Prey Sponsor; and Tennessee Turquoise Company as a Marketplace Sponsor.
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