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For Immediate Release:

St. Patrick’ Day Ball is Huge Success

Approximately 400 people were in attendance at the St. Patrick’s Day Ball on March 8 at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.   This was a record crowd for the Ball which benefited Catholic Charities’ Homeless Services in downtown Oklahoma City.

“We thank everyone for attending the event and supporting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City,” Tim O’Connor, executive director, stated.  He added, “It was a wonderful celebration honoring Lou Flanagan Ackerman, 2008 Grand Marshal, and St. Patrick’s Day.  We enjoyed the festivities, which included dinner, program, live and silent auctions, music, and dancing.”

This year, a record number of corporate sponsors supported the event.  In addition to the lead corporate Emerald Isle sponsor, Teleflora and Meinders Foundation, thirty-one businesses and individuals were Crystal sponsors and 16 businesses and individuals were Linen sponsors.  Other donations included monetary, in-kind donations, and auction items.

“We appreciate the generosity of so many people who volunteered their time, money, and gifts to this charity event.  It was a true success because of everyone’s support,” Toby Boothe, Ball chairperson said.

Lou Flanagan Ackerman, who was recognized at the event, invited everyone to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 15 beginning at 1 p.m.