All 4,000 tickets have been sold, but contribution opportunities still exist
WEST POINT, NE – The 2011 Cattlemen’s Ball is officially sold out.
All 4,000 tickets have been sold. This includes both the Top Hand and Trail Boss levels. The annual event will be held this year in West Point on June 3-4 to raise money for cancer research.
Adeline Hanel with
F&M Bank in West Point said, “We sold out on March 2 – that’s a record for the quickest sellout.”
While tickets are no longer available, there are still a number of ways to help the
Cattlemen’s Ball reach its fundraising goal. These include purchasing windmills to donate back to the silent auction or sponsoring a bouquet in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a survivor’s life. For a complete list of opportunities, including the ability to make an online contribution, visit
www.cattlemensball.com
The Cattlemen’s Ball is hosted by a different Nebraska ranch or feedlot every year. This year’s event is hosted by Harry and Doris Knobbe. Its mission is to raise money for cancer research at the
UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, while showcasing rural Nebraska and promoting beef as part of a healthy diet.
Since its inception, the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $4.7 million. In addition to providing funds to the UNMC Eppley Cancer Center, a portion of the funds is also targeted for local health care organizations.
Through world-class research and patient care, UNMC generates breakthroughs that make life better for people throughout Nebraska and beyond. Its education programs train more health professionals than any other institution in the state. Learn more at unmc.edu.
The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center — a distinction held by only 65 centers in the country and the only NCI-designated center in Nebraska. The UNMC Eppley Cancer Center is also one of the founding members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world’s leading cancer centers. This recognition means the most current and innovative treatment options are available to cancer center patients through the integration of cutting-edge research into state-of-the-art care. Cancer center physicians and scientists work together to quickly translate discoveries made in the laboratory into innovative treatments for the patient.
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