The 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has set a goal of raising a record $2.5 million for the June 6-7 event at the Hoot Owl Ranch near Harrisburg, Neb., which is located in Banner County in the Nebraska Panhandle. The event coordinators are seeking donations, sponsorships and auction items in an effort to help make the $2.5 million goal a reality. Visit http://cattlemensball.com/ for more details on the event and sponsorship opportunities. Those interested in volunteering can sign up on the website or by email at cattlemensballne2014@gmail.com.
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska has been held annually since 1998 at a different ranch each year to increase cancer awareness and raise money for cancer research. The event also promotes beef in a healthy diet and showcases rural Nebraska. Each year, 90 percent of the proceeds go toward cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center with the remaining 10 percent earmarked toward regional medical organizations.
The event is open to the public and will include both silent and live auctions, a style show, golf tournament and art show. Additional events will be a Saturday night dinner followed by a concert featuring Montgomery Gentry. A dance featuring the 5 to Life Band will follow the concert and round out the day’s activities.
Tickets are now on sale at http://cattlemensball.com/ or by calling (308) 235-2289.