History of Giving

The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is proud to have raised over $21,475,072 to support cancer research. This total would not be possible without the generosity of our hosts, host communities, volunteers, and event-goers. We extend our sincerest thank-you!

What an impact!

2024

Kristin & Scott Schiff Family

$1,872,415

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2023

Kent & Colleen Weborg / Craig & Darlene Weborg / Brian & Renee Weborg

$1,901,572.56

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2022

Dr. Scott & Karen Lubben Family / Mark & Candi Rathe Family – Weeping Water, NE

$1,339,729

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2021

Scott and Pat Mueller – Columbus, NE

$1,578,021

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2019

Derek & Allison Sandman / Wayne & Chris Krausnick – Wauneta, NE

$673,739

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2018

Becky & Randy Hergott / Natalie & Rob Marsh – Hebron, NE
$1,550,962

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2017

Jeff & Lisa Johnsons – Anselmo, NE
$895,035

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2016

Trevor & Torri Lienemann – Princeton, NE
$816,036

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2015

Tom Herzog and Kim Schweers – Lynch, NE
$833,200

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2014

Jeff & Kathy May
Kenny & Misty Stauffer – Harrisburg, NE
$1,050,465

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2013

Ralph & Beverly Holzfaster Family – Paxton, NE
Neal Hansen & Sally Else – Sutherland, NE
a combined $1,869,815

2012

Allen & Shelly Clark – McCool Junction
$1,249,270

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2011

Harry & Doris Knobbe – West Point, NE
$1,321,000

2010

Norris & Lori Marshall – Kearney, NE
Eugene & Donna Marshall – Honorary
Robin & Judy Marshall – Honorary
$871,619

2009

Greg Robb and Jane Schuerman – Doniphan, NE
$430,023

2008

Delbert & Merilee Niewohner – Albion, NE
Mark & Jana Niewohner
$697,885

2007

John & Laurie Widdowson – Lodgepole, NE
Ray & Mary Alger– Lodgepole, NE
$480,000

2006

Bob & Marge Dickinson – Milford, NE
Dave & Molly Dickinson – Milford, NE
$563,250

2005

Herb & Kathy Albers – Wisner, NE
$595,000

2004

Jay & Leanne Novacek
and JP & June Novacek – Brady, NE
$174,000

2003

David & Dickie Fulkerson – Ashland, NE
$33,000 (Ranch party)

2002

Dan & Kathy Benes – Valparaiso, NE
Ermin & Delores Benes – Valparaiso, NE
$207,000

2001

Don & Sandi Ormesher – Valentine, NE
Mark & Kami Ormesher, Brandon, Tyler, Nicholas & Trevor – Valentine, NE
$133,000

2000

Craig & Jody Haythorn – Arthur, NE
Waldo & Beldora Haythorn – Arthur, NE
Sage & Cord Haythorn – Arthur, NE
Bob & Sally Haythorn – Mayden, NE
$104,000

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1999

Dr. Joe & Diane Jeffrey – Lexington, NE
$140,000

1998

Sheryl Graff – Ainsworth, NE
Todd, Bobbie, Josh, & Brady Graff – Ainsworth, NE
Josh Graff – Ainsworth, NE
Terry, Angie [Hood], & Morgan Graff – Ainsworth, NE
Morgan Gradd Heiman – Ainsworth, NE
Betty Snover – Ainsworth, NE
$95,000

Privacy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 10, 2024

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Changes to this Privacy Policy
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