Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Hosted Sponsor Cocktail Party for Moonlight Ball Patrons

Feb. 16, 2011 - PRLog -- The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas hosted a sponsor cocktail party at Nancy and Mike Kerr’s home to honor the sponsors and supporters of the Moonlight Ball on January 27.  Guests enjoyed delectable hors d’ouevres, cocktails, along with a dinner buffet that included beef tenderloin and mussels, followed by colorful macaroons for dessert.

Co-chaired by community volunteers Natalie Dossett and Gigi Sussman, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Moonlight Ball will be held on Saturday, March 5, at Brook Hollow Golf Club, 8301 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, Starting at 7 p.m., guests will enjoy cocktails, followed by dinner and dancing with entertainment provided by The Project Band.  The Honorary Chairmen are community leaders and House supporters Katherine and Bob Penn.  Bob also served as the 2008-09 Ronald McDonald House of Dallas board chairman.  

Dossett said, “This year is meaningful because it marks the 30th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.  We invite those interested in joining us in supporting a great organization that keeps the family intact during a difficult time.”

Tickets start at $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples, and tables start at $5,000.  Sponsorships are also available.  For more information, visit www.rmhdallas.org, or contact Sarah Leverett, director of special events for Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, at 214-631-7354 or sleverett@rmhdallas.org.

Sponsors to date:

Anniversary Platinum        
Bob and Katherine Penn
                     
Gold Patron
Select Product Group L.P.
                     
Silver Patron
Anonymous
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Dossett
Betsy and Richard Eiseman -- Eiseman Jewels
Graham Investments Inc.
Amy and Pete Lerma
Sally and Mike McWilliams
Helen Pappas, Pam & Matt Mattingly, Mersina & Phin Stubbs
Carolyn and Karl Rathjen
Amanda and Neal Shea
UT Southwestern/Southwestern Medical Foundation
Gigi and Ronnie Sussman
Jean and Tom Walter              
                     
Gold Couple
Anonymous
Robyn and Don Conlon
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Estess
Caroline and Glenn Gehan
Bunny and Harold Ginsburg
Ann and Lee Hobson
Lisa and Brian Jennings
Drs. Carol and Daniel Podolsky
Thompson & Knight Foundation

ABOUT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS:
Established in 1981, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas has served as a home-away-from-home for more than 26,000 families of seriously ill children who have traveled to Dallas seeking medical treatment in area hospitals. By providing a caring, supportive, home-like environment, the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas keeps the family intact and helps allow a family to establish a normal routine in the midst of crisis. It also provides families with the opportunity to share their concerns with other families in similar circumstances. In December 2009, a new, 60-bedroom Ronald McDonald House opened with the ability to serve twice as many families nightly.  For more information, please contact the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas at 214.631.7354, or visit the website at www.rmhdallas.org.