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Cattle Barons’ Ball Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Bell Tower Shops
Cattle Barons’ Ball Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010 at Bell Tower Shops
The seventh annual Cattle Barons’ Ball plans to kick up its heels at Bell Tower Shops, it was announced by Chairperson Danielle Lucht. The event, a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society of Lee County, will be held Jan. 23, 2010.
“We are thrilled that Bell Tower Shops is our presenting sponsor,” said Lucht. “The location is terrific and BTS will be the perfect venue for fundraising activities throughout the year.”
Schedule of Events
5:15 p.m. – VIP Party
Very Important Pardners gather for this invitation only shindig, exclusively for our major sponsors, whose generous support has made an enormous impact on the 2010 Cattle Barons’ Ball. VIP guests will enjoy entertainment, special grub, private bar, early viewing of auction items, and a special souvenir reminding every attendee of their VIP status.
6 p.m. – 2010 Cattle Barons’ Ball
Party ‘til the Cows Come Home
Grab your boots and round up the cattle, as we rope in a cure!
- Silent Auction Mall
- Veranda Watering Holes Open for Drinkin’
- Casino Open for Gamblin’
- Cow Pie Toss Biddin’
- Cattle Can Biddin’
- Aeronautical Charters Inc. “Smile Purdy” Photo Booth for Mug Shots
- Home-Tech Cub-n-Cork with our commemorative bears and a bottle of wine
- Budweiser Mavericks “Mug”slide
- Boot Scoot-n-Boogie with the Ronnie Morgan Band
7:30 p.m. – Chuck Wagon Arrives
8:30 p.m. – Sweet Treats Ready for the Gettin’
9 p.m. – ROCK Program
- Ante up for this special portion that is all about the cancer kids.
- Live Auction begins immediately following the ROCK Program
9:30 p.m. – Cow Pie Toss Winners Announced
Midnight – Cows Have Come Home…time for y’all to do the same!
Since 2004, the Lee County Cattle Barons’ Ball has raised approximately $2.7 million in support of the American Cancer Society. American Cancer Society funds research to help find cures, but it actually does more than that. It is all about saving lives.
“We help people stay well by working to prevent cancer or detect it early, when it’s most treatable. We help people get well – we’re here for anyone facing cancer with the resources and support they might need – whenever they need it,” said Lee County’s Gala Manager, Beth Hayes. “We also fight back against cancer by working with elected officials to pass laws that defeat cancer and bring communities together to join the fight. The bottom line is that with your help, we save lives and create more birthdays every day.”
“Mall management and merchants are honored to provide the venue for this important benefit,” added Amy Fletcher-Smith, marketing director for Bell Tower Shops. “We strongly believe in the mission of the American Cancer Society and want to take this popular Lee County event to new heights.”
Bell Tower Shops is an open-air lifestyle center, located at U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway, with 40 retailers, including Saks Fifth Avenue and The Fresh Market, nine restaurants and Bell Tower 20 Regal Cinemas. The center’s sidewalk garden setting of lush landscaping, splashing fountains and covered walkways makes it a popular gathering place. To learn more, log onto www.TheBellTowerShops.com.
For information on tables for the 2010 Cattle Barons’ Ball, contact Beth Hayes at the American Cancer Society at 936-1113, ext. 3909 or beth.hayes@cancer.org.
Contact:
Beth Hayes
American Cancer Society
239-936-1113, ext. 3909
beth.hayes@cancer.org
