An Unforgettable Night Of Cowboy Glamour, Heartfelt Stories, And Record-Breaking Generosity For Local Wish Kids
THE SCENE: The Omni® Fort Worth Hotel was the setting for one of Cowtown’s most anticipated and successful Fall signature fundraising events. Several hundred of the area’s most notable community leaders, children’s advocates, sociables, and philanthropists turned out for the 2025 Wranglers and Wishes Gala. Benefiting Make-A-Wish of North Texas, the night featured a combination of great friends and touching tributes, resulting in a record-breaking night for the event.
THE VIBE: The Western-chic crowd featured an elegant mix of Western-themed and cocktail ensembles. In the crowd, one could spot cocktail dresses, sundresses, suits, sport coats, denim, cowboy hats, bold prints, and rhinestones. The result was a fun, festive, and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.
Before guests headed up the escalators to the Omni® Fort Worth Ballroom Foyer to begin the evening’s festivities, many took the opportunity to pose for images to commemorate the evening. Attendees then enjoyed a lively cocktail hour. Here, guests sipped on their favorite spirits and previewed the impressive lot of live auction items that were up for bid later in the evening.
The action then moved to the Omni® Fort Worth Ballroom for dinner and the main program. Emcees CBS News Texas Anchor Madison Sawyer and Wish Kid alumna Caitlin served as emcees, keeping the evening moving at a fun yet impactful pace throughout the night. As partygoers dined on their delectable, multi-course meals, they were treated to words from event and organization leaders thanking them for participating in such a memorable evening that would forever positively impact the lives of many families…