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For the fifth consecutive year, proceeds from the Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska topped the $1 million mark, as this year’s ball held at the Hoot Owl Ranch in Harrisburg, Neb. (Banner County) on June 6 and 7 raised $1.3 million.<\/p>\n

Over the past 17 years, the Cattlemen’s Ball has raised more than $11 million. This year’s ball raised the fourth highest total ever. The mission for the event is to raise money for cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, while showcasing Nebraska and promoting beef as part of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n

As in past years, 90 percent of the proceeds will go toward cancer research at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the remaining 10 percent will go toward local health care organizations. <\/p>\n

“Once again, this reinforces what a unique event the Cattlemen’s Ball is,” said Ken Cowan, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. “There is nothing like it. Each year, it goes to a different Nebraska community, and each year it is an incredible success.”<\/p>\n

A sellout crowd of 4,000 attended this year’s ball, which featured silent and live auctions, a style show, golf tournament, art show and a concert featuring Montgomery Gentry.<\/p>\n

Host families for this year’s event were Kenny and Misty Stauffer along with the ranch owners Jeff and Kathy May. Co-chairs were Jeff Heldt and Monty Stoddard. The theme for this year’s event was “Corral a Cure for Cancer.” <\/p>\n

Kenny Stauffer expressed his gratitude for all the people who helped with this year’s ball and all those who attended. <\/p>\n

“We could not have put on this amazing event without all of the help and support of our volunteers, donations and supporters,” he said. “Together we are making a difference in cancer care and treatment. Thank you.”<\/p>\n

Pictures from the event can be seen here<\/a> by clicking on Gallery.<\/p>\n

The 2015 Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska will be held on June 5-6 at the Tom Herzog and Kim Schweers’ Ranch near Redbird, 4 \u00bd miles south of Lynch. The location is near the northern border of Nebraska and close to the Niobrara River.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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