BEATLEukemia Ball ready to rock ‘n’ roll funding for nonprofit working on defeating disease

Leukemia Texas says they want a revolution in research and treatment for the disease. They’ll get there with a little help from their friends.

To paraphrase a Beatles song, it was 20 events ago today that the nonprofit organization Leukemia Texas launched its signature fundraising event. This year, the organization whose mission is to help Texans battling leukemia through patient aid, research and innovation, is presenting the 20th BEATLEukemia Ball, set for 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Simmons Bank Pavilion, Dickies Arena. The featured entertainment is, appropriately enough, The Fab Four, the Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles. Attire is Sgt. Pepper chic with black tie optional.

“It will be a trip through rock ‘n’ roll history,” said Sharon McGowan, executive director of the organization. McGowan said she has not seen the band perform, but has watched their YouTube videos…

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