A NOTE FROM OUR 2025 BALL CHAIRS

We invite you to join us at the 38th Annual Houston Cattle Baron’s Ball, presented by Texas Oncology, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Hilton Americas Downtown! Your support will make a meaningful difference in the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

The life-saving funds raised through the 20 different American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball events across the country exceeded $22 million last year, which is monumental in progressing the fight against cancer here in Houston and beyond. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Houston Area raised more than $6.3M through local events, individual giving, and corporate initiatives, but the American Cancer Society is currently investing more than $28.6M back into the Houston community through the following initiatives:

• $26,180,000 million in innovative, Houston-based cancer research (40 grants at 7 institutions as of February 17, 2025)
• $1.79 million in operating funds for the Houston Hope Lodge to provide a home away from home for those traveling to Houston for lifesaving cancer treatment
• $300,000 in a 3-year Patient Navigation Grant with Baylor College of Medicine, MD Anderson and Harris Health from 2022-2025 to provide individuals with cancer the help and support they need to get access to quality cancer care
• $146,500 in Local Prevention and Early Detection Grants to help address health disparities through cancer screenings, HPV vaccinations, and access to quality care
• $176,0000 in community transportation grants providing rides to lifesaving treatment
• $75,000 in patient lodging grants in Houston (in addition to our Hope Lodge facility)
• $8,000 grant to Texas Children’s Hospital through the ACS PAWS program (Pups Assisting with Support), a pilot grant program that aims to improve the quality of life for hospitalized children with cancer through support from specially trained therapy dogs

We sincerely appreciate your consideration in being part of the life-saving impact through this year’s ball. Your generosity will continue to fund much-needed cancer research grants, access to care programs such as transportation and lodging for patients undergoing treatment and health equity initiatives to reduce cancer disparities so everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer.

Laurel Bashaw, Debbie Hance, and Robin Klaes

2025 Houston Cattle Baron’s Ball Chairs