2026 Event Chair

Joselyn Baldner

Dear Friends and Partners,

I am sincerely grateful that you would take the time to consider sponsoring the 2026 Cattle Baron’s Ball in support of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Your willingness to stand with us means you are joining a community of change.

In our lifetime, cancer will touch every one of our lives in some way. It may be a parent, a sibling, a close friend, or a coworker. Their diagnosis forever changes the way we look at life and the world around us. While remarkable strides have been made in cancer care, the journey toward a cure is far from over. Progress depends on people like you who are willing to step forward and help make that difference.

When you sponsor the Cattle Baron’s Ball, you are directly investing in life-saving cancer research. Your generosity helps drive innovation, advance treatments, and improve outcomes so that when someone you love hears the words “you have cancer,” they are met with more hope and better options than ever before. The impact of your support is felt not only on a global scale, but right here at home, supporting treatments and breakthroughs that benefit our neighbors, friends, and colleagues every day.

Beyond research, your sponsorship also strengthens vital local programs that help individuals and families navigate the realities of a cancer diagnosis. From transportation to treatment and emotional support, to lodging for those traveling long distances for care including our regional ACS Hope Lodge—your support ensures families are never alone during their most difficult season. These services provide comfort, dignity, and support when they are needed most.

By standing behind the Cattle Baron’s Ball, you become part of a caring community united by compassion, resilience, and determination. Together, we can ease burdens, inspire hope, and help create a future where cancer no longer defines lives.

Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your commitment to the fight against cancer. Your support truly changes lives!

With gratitude,
Joselyn Baldner
2026 Cattle Baron’s Ball of Southwest Missouri Honorary Chair
President & CEO, Central Bank of the Ozarks