Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Held the 2012 Moonlight Ball

March 30, 2012 - PRLog -- More than 250 supporters and guests attended the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Moonlight Ball on March 24 to raise funds for the organization. This celebratory black tie affair was the first large charitable event held at the newly renovated Dallas Country Club. The evening started with cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing with Cuvée, known for renditions of classic R&B, Motown, rock and disco.

Co-chairs for The Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Moonlight Ball were community leaders and House supporters Betty and Michael Bullington. The Honorary Chairmen were community leaders and House supporters Mersina and Phin Stubbs.

Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Board Chair Vera Bangs welcomed everyone. “We are so grateful for the Bullingtons, the Stubbs and all our sponsors who helped to make this evening so special for the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas. We are fully aware that you all are the reason we are able to provide this wonderful facility and these services to the families who come to the House; you keep the lights on, the beds changed and the food on the table.  We thank you.”

A special thank you to the underwriters and sponsors:
Gold Patron: Select Product Group, Harold and Annette Simmons, Mersina and Phin Stubbs/Helen Pappas.
Silver Patron: Vera and Tony Bangs, Betty and Michael Bullington, Children’s Medical Center, Carol and Sam Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Graham, Tania and Kevin Hardage, Cecilie and Ronnie Holman, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lerma, Jr., Pam and Matt Mattingly/Helen Pappas, Mr. and Mrs. Mike C. McWilliams, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr P.C./Mr. and Mrs. A. Michael Hainsfurther, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Penn, Carolyn and Karl Rathjen, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children provided by Guy F. Stovall, Jr., Trustee, Southwest Airlines, Mersina and Phin Stubbs/Helen Pappas, UT Southwestern Medical Center/Southwestern Medical Foundation/St. Paul Medical Foundation, Jean and Tom Walter.

Gold Couple: Lauren and Patrick Arthur, Tracy and Richard Cheatham, Claire and Dwight Emanuelson, Prairie Creek Partners, Dr. Randall and Barbara Rosenblatt, Thompson & Knight Foundation.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Laura Leach, chief development officer for Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, at 214-631-7354 or lleach@rmhdallas.org.

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 29,000 families of seriously ill or injured 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. For more information, contact the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas at 214.631.7354, or visit the website at www.rmhdallas.org.