With a theme of “Kisses for the Kids,” the vibrant décor transported the guests to a luxe Parisian parlor. Event attendees were greeted at the front door with an interactive champagne wall and then socialized during a cocktail hour before the seated three-course meal began. A live auction, including items such as tickets to Lady Gaga’s sold-out Las Vegas Concert and a VIP Lollapalooza Experience, followed dinner. Guests spent the rest of the evening dancing to live music from the renowned Dallas band Empire 6 and entering raffles to win a Diamonds Direct Bracelet or an Ashley Longshore Artist Collector’s Box, all to raise money for the sick children of Oklahoma.
Event chairs Amy and Kelly Gray and Libby and Todd Naifeh led this year’s event. The two couples worked tirelessly to ensure the evening was a success and the focus never strayed from the true purpose of the ball.
“We were honored to co-chair the Starlight Ball this year,” said Amy Gray. “Kisses for the Kids was a magical and meaningful evening benefitting such an important cause for Oklahoma children and their families! The evening is always one of the highlights of the year, and we are thrilled that the event raised so much money for the kids.”
For ticket or sponsorship information, please contact Lauren Thoman at lauren-thoman@ouhsc.edu.