Where Cowboys Unite to Change Young Lives
A legacy of Impact:
Cowboys, Community & Camp
The Sky Ranch Cowboys & Cowboys Gala began in 2008 with a heart to impact the lives of youth and families through the ministry of Sky Ranch. Each year, Dallas Cowboys from the football field and cowboys from the rodeo arena come together with individuals, families and businesses to support the ministry of Sky Ranch.
Supporting Camp Scholarships Through Trusted Community Partners
Funds raised at Cowboys & Cowboys support the ministry and the Scholarship Gift Program, which provides opportunities for children facing circumstances beyond their control to attend a life-changing week of Summer Camp. Sky Ranch partners with some of Dallas' most effective non-profits working with underserved families. Together, we serve these children and families with intentionality and ongoing support.
Scholarship recipients include:
-
Families serving in the U.S. armed forces
-
Families facing hardships, circumstances beyond their control, and economic challenges
-
Families on the front lines
-
At-risk and underserved youth
Agape Resource & Assistance Center
All Things Made New
BridgeBuilders
Interfaith Housing
King’s Academy
Mercy Street
New Friends, New Life
Promise Academy
West Dallas Community School
Who We Are
Inspiring youth and families through unforgettable camp experiences rooted in faith
Sky Ranch is a year-round recreational camp ministry, with locations in Texas, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
At Sky Ranch, we create experiences for youth and families in engaging camp environments. For over 70 years, we've been helping parents and leaders inspire, challenge, and encourage. You can expect to have crazy, out-of-the-ordinary fun while being served by exceptional staff who celebrate a culture of safety. Since 1955, the mission of Sky Ranch has been to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ.
Sky Ranch strives to provide ministry opportunities for the whole family. From children's summer programs, SkyMoms ministry to mothers, family camps, school programs, retreat services, and more, Sky Ranch desires to be instrumental in the development of families and the body of Christ as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Saturday, February 20, 2027
-
Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel - 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75024
-
6 pm – VIP Reception begins (VIP Ticket Required)
6 pm – Cowboys & Cowboys Gala opens to all
7:30 pm – Program begins
9:15 pm – Post-Gala Donut Bar opens
9:30 pm – Online Auction closes
Post-Gala Concert begins 15 minutes after program ends
11:15 pm – Gala ends
-
Purchase your sponsorship by clicking here!
-
Complimentary Valet Parking is available at hotel main entrance.
-
Online bidding for our silent auction opens Wednesday, February 17, 2027! More details and link to the mobile bidding site to come! Click here for more information.
-
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase online and at Cowboys & Cowboys. Drawing will take place at the event. Winners need not be present to win. More information is coming soon! Click here to learn more.
-
Dress code is Cowboy Chic! Click here for photos of past gala attendees for outfit inspiration!
-
Over 100 volunteers help make the event possible! Interested in volunteering? Email Cowboys@SkyRanch.org to get involved!
-
Our Committee is made up of Sky Ranch supporters who help solicit auction items, sponsorships, and raffle prizes, and are instrumental to the Gala’s success! If you are interested in being a part of our Committee, please email Cowboys@SkyRanch.org for more information.
Meet the Team
Executive Leadership Team
Linda S. Paulk – President and CEO
Doug McClain – VP of Operations
Candice Myers – VP of Sales and Marketing
Danny Loeffelholz – VP of Ministry Programs
Cowboys & Cowboys Team
Susan Sutherland - Associate Vice President of Development
Barrett Ball – Development and Events Manager
Alicia Heidtke – Development Coordinator
Madi Black - Development Coordinator
Tamora Lawson - Special Assistant to the President & CEO
Sky Ranch Foundation Board
John Walsh, Chairman
Glen Hinckley
Michael Jackson
Tom Ziglar
Clyde Jackson, Chairman Emeritus
Van Board
Alen Hinckley, Chairman
Tim Boobar
Stacy Davis
Leslie Hatfield
Scott Self
Rick Tober
Cave Springs Board
Chuck Culbertson, Chairman
Sarah Fincher
Dan Harker
John Hinckley
Ute Trail Board
Bob Beddingfield, Chairman
Matt Edgemon
Meigs Miller
Lainie Montgomery
Justin Winter
Horn Creek Board
Erin Walsh, Chair
Lisa Clark
Ryan Guyton
Mark Killingsworth
Hillary Kouba
Friends of Sky Ranch Board
Preston Ingram, Chairman
Alen Hinckley
Rebekah Sellers
Betsy Toney
Past Galas
| Year | Celebrity Chairs | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Walt Garrison and Rope Myers | The Adolphus |
| 2009 | Tony Dorsett and Trevor Brazile | The Adolphus |
| 2010 | Chad Hennings and Joe Beaver | Gaylord Texas Resort & Conference Center |
| 2011 | Roger Staubach and Larry Mahan | Marriott Legacy Plano |
| 2012 | Walt Garrison and Rope Myers | The Fairmount |
| 2013 | Troy Aikman | InterContinental Hotel |
| 2014 | Michael Irvin | Omni Dallas Hotel |
| 2015 | Darren Woodson | Omni Dallas Hotel |
| 2016 | Dat Nguyen | The Renaissance Dallas Hotel |
| 2017 | Roger Staubach and Larry Mahan | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2018 | Drew Pearson | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2019 | Chad Hennings and Ted Nuce | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2020 | Randy White and Pam Minick | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2021 | Drew Pearson and Ty Murray | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2022 | DeMarcus Ware and Cooper Davis | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2023 | Bradie James and Justin McKee | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2024 | Darren Woodson and Stran Smith | Gilley’s Dallas |
| 2025 | Randy White and Tuf Cooper | Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel |
| 2026 | Osa Odighizuwa and Luke Branquinho | Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel |