Jewel Charity Ball March 2, 2024

The Jewel Charity Ball played host to nearly 1,600 guests on Saturday, March 2, to celebrate a “70 Year Legacy of Giving, in Fabulous 70’s Style.” The Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall at Will Rogers Memorial Center was re-imagined as a sequined, groovy disco club. Jewel Charity President, Kathy Sneed and ball chairs Michelle Miles, Laura Rooker, Sandra Tuomey and Tara Warren enlisted Melanie Tatum Events to bring their vision to life. The ball is a long-standing Fort Worth tradition in celebration of Angel donors who generously support the patients at Cook Children’s.

JCB official jeweler, Neiman Marcus was on hand with exclusive sparkling jewels for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. Steeplechase and Assembly Debutantes were stunning models for the jewelry during the cocktail hour. Neiman Marcus donated a portion of sales to Jewel Charity in support of Cook Children’s.

The excitement began at valet with a D.J., music and disco dancers. Interactive roller skaters welcome guests while moving to the music of an Elton John impersonator stationed at the piano. Following the cocktail hour, guests moved into the ballroom for a spectacular plated dinner by Wolfgang Puck Catering, and were serenaded by electric strings from Q The Band.

The glittering disco theme and vibrant florals were an elegant backdrop to showcase an unforgettable performance by disco icon, Diana Ross. Guests were utterly captivated! She sang some of her biggest hits, dressed in head-to-toe sequins. It was an unforgettable performance!

Q The Band kept guests dancing until after midnight as they enjoyed tatchos, monte christos and Twix Ice Cream Bars.

Jewel Charity has raised more than $81 million dollars in support of the patients at Cook Children’s.

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Photographs by Rachel DeLira/StyleFW Pictures