Saturday, February 28, 2026

The Westin Galleria

Honoring Joe Kaplan and Murray Kalmin

Proceeds from the Ball benefit the Irvin Kaplan Children’s Scholarship Fund, providing financial assistance to children of all backgrounds and religions for early childhood education, intervention programs and summer camps. Each year more than 100 children are the recipients of the proceeds of this event.

To contribute to the Children’s Scholarship Ball silent auction or make a financial gift, please click on the auction button below. All donations received by February 1, 2026, will be acknowledged in event promotions, including the printed program and website.

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