On a crisp spring night on March 26, the Young Friends of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas hosted its popular spring party, “A Night with Reckless Kelly,” at Chicken Scratch/The Foundry in West Dallas with more than 300 in attendance. Co-chairs, Katie Crow, Lizzie Duplantis and Margretta Wikert, organized this western themed fundraiser with Reckless Kelly, a popular Austin country and western band.
The evening started with music by the Ray Johnson Band. Guests bid on silent auction items such as sports tickets, home décor, artwork, a large bear, jewelry and more. They noshed on fried chicken strips, French fries, tamales, fried mac n’cheese balls, chips and salsa. Dressed in their boots and best western flair, they listened and danced to Reckless Kelly play some of their most popular hits including “Good Luck and True Love,” “Wicked Twisted Road,” “Nobody’s Girl,” and “Seven Nights in Erie.”
Young Friends of RMHD is a group of young professionals dedicated to serving the Dallas community through the mission of the House. The spring event is the group’s largest fundraiser.
Jill Cumnock, CEO of Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, said, “Our Young Friends group knows how to throw a great party for a great cause, and we are thankful for Katie, Lizzie and Margretta’s leadership in organizing this important fundraiser for the House.”
Special thanks to the following sponsors:
Diamond:
- Al G. Hill, Jr.
- Anonymous
- Peregrine Group, LLC
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Sewell Automotive Companies
Platinum:
- Anonymous
- Ellis Hill
- Freeman Auto
- Jackie and Jon Means
- The Rosewood Corporation
Gold:
- Anonymous
- Benchmark Bank and Title
- James Carroll
- Elizabeth Toon Charities
- KDC Real Estate Development
- PaperCity Magazine
Silver:
- Claire and Bates Arnot
- Collins Corporation
- Katie and Peter Crow
- Beverley and Larry Dale
- Seth and Lizzie Duplantis
- Susan and Mark Godvin
- Graham Investments, Inc.
- Meghan Looney
- Perch Event Décor
- Kay and Greg Potter
- Thompson and Knight Foundation
- WCS Oil & Gas Corporation
For those interested in learning more about or supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, contact Diane Fullingim, Chief Development Officer, at 214-631-7354 or dfullingim@rmhdallas.org.