Over $120,000 donated for cancer patients at Cattle Baron's Ball

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The past weekend's Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball raised over $120,000 to support the Society’s mission of saving lives from cancer. The Cattle Baron’s Ball, which moved back into The Woodlands and was hosted at the newly renovated Woodlands Resort and Convention Center for the first time, included well over 300 attendees, community volunteers, committee members and local entertainers. Linda Crumley, the event chair, attributed the ball’s success to hard work from their volunteer organizers, an “amazing” underwriting and auction committee and an energy sparked by the new location and some young professionals who jumped into the cause 100 percent from day one. “I can’t express my gratitude to our committee members, some of whom spent over 16 months working towards the success of this event tonight!” she exclaimed. “Without them, this event would not have been the overwhelming success that it is this evening!

The “Raising Hope” themed Gala featured country recording artist, Aaron Watson as the main entertainer and he did not disappoint appearing at a meet and greet at the VIP party, listening to song requests at the main stage and entertaining guests with many photo opportunities throughout the evening. “I know that we all have been affected in some way by this terrible disease called Cancer and I am happy to be with you Raising Hope for a cure tonight” stated Aaron Watson from the stage after singing his country hit, July in Cheyenne on the main stage in the Grand Ballroom at the Resort.

The evening started out with a VIP reception at 6:00 pm underwritten by Endeavor Oil, LLC and entertainment provided by local favorites, The Daniel Blanchard Band with Special Guest, Jimmy Hunter and was held in The Glass room of the resort. Awards and gifts were given out to Event Underwriters and Sponsors listed below:
• Richey’s Specialty Pharmacy
• Strike, LLC
• AAA Truck Agency Insurance
• Bridger, LLC
• Memorial Hermann
• Planet Ford
• Waste Connections
• Green Bank
• Buckalew Chevrolet • Woodforest National Bank
• Red Tiger Security
• Insperity
• Entergy
• J. Beard Properties
• MD Anderson
• St. Luke’s Health
• Endeavor Oil
• C.R.E.A.M.

At 7:00 pm, the gaming tables opened, the wine pull fundraiser kicked off, and the Champagne and Diamonds, Kendra Scott and Thomas Markle Jewelry raffles began. Silent Auction donations were lined up for bids and the Big Board auction began with many luxurious and grand vacations available. Photos of guests were taken by……

At 7:30 pm, a delicious dinner was served, introductions were made by Debra and Gil Staley, emcees for the event. Cancer survivor, Jana Mayberry, gave her account of how the American Cancer Society helped her with her cancer diagnosis.

The live auction donations were auctioned off immediately after dinner by Judy Larson, the auctioneer for the live auction, who called on local VIP’s and celebrities for their live auction bids. Among items up for bids were a gift certificate for $3000 worth of beef paired with a Texas Longhorn cooker and an Alaska stay with airfare.

Finally, the Gala main entertainer, Aaron Watson, performed his hit country tunes for the enthusiastic crowd who danced throughout the remainder of the evening.

Volunteering for the event and helping with setup and take down were members of……

Your Gifts At Work

In 2012 alone, the American Cancer Society provided Montgomery County patients with 452 rides to and from life-saving cancer treatment appointments.
• 62 Montgomery County patients attended a Look Good, Feel Better session in 2012.
• 42 Montgomery County women received a Reach to Recovery visit in 2012
• 113 MoCo patients received a cancer-related organizer called a Personal Health Manager in 2012.
The American Cancer Society also funds life-saving research, including more than 23 million dollars right here in the Texas Medical Center.

Designated Gift – Hope Lodge Houston

The 2014 Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball committee has selected the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Houston as their designated gift donor recipient. Your minimum contribution of $2,500 will go toward the building and operating of Hope Lodge Houston which will provide free lodging near the Texas Medical Center for cancer patients who travel more than fifty miles to the Greater Houston area for treatment.

All Proceeds from Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball support the American Cancer Society’s mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. The American Cancer Society is the leading nonprofit organization fighting cancer in our country and the only community-based volunteer cancer organization. The American Cancer Society allocates money wisely in order to offer hope, progress, and answers to individuals in Montgomery County and communities across the nation.

Started in Dallas, the Cattle Baron’s ball has brought together donors from all walks of life to dust off their boots and kick up their heels in support of the American Cancer Society for more than 30 years. As one of the largest single night fundraisers for cancer research, programs and services through the American Cancer Society, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has made its mark on Texas culture and history. In Montgomery County alone, the Cattle Baron’s Ball has raised more than $3 million for cancer research, programs and services over the last 20 years. The goal for this year’s Montgomery County Cattle Baron’s Ball is to raise more than $500,000.

For event sponsorship and underwriting information, please visit: www.mococattlebarons.org

About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end cancer for good. As a global grassroots force of three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping you stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early, helping you get well by being there for you during and after a diagnosis, by finding cures through groundbreaking discovery and fighting back through public policy. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.8 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, an estimated 13.7 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.