The Julep Ball

The Julep


On the first Saturday in May the world turns its attention to Louisville, Kentucky, to watch the greatest two minutes in sports - the Kentucky Derby.

The night before the Derby, local and national business leaders, horse industry professionals and celebrities from sports, music, cinema & television join forces to help raise money for the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.

Attended by more than 1,300 people from across the country, this sold-out event is presented by Brown-Forman.

This black-tie event not only features a celebrity red carpet entrance, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and dancing, but also deluxe specialty bars, live and silent auction and keepsake photos. Past auction items include: tickets to the Emmy Awards, game tickets in the L.A. Lakers Owner’s Suite, poker game with Phil Hellmuth, Masters golf tournament and World Series tickets.

Join us Friday, May 4, 2012 for The Julep at the Galt House Hotel & Suites Grand Ballroom.

The Julep benefits the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville. The Brown Cancer Center provides the highest level of clinical care in the region, access to the latest cancer research, and the resources, education and services our community needs for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

These are exciting times at the Brown Cancer Center. We have made tremendous strides in our knowledge and treatment techniques. The innovative treatments for several types of cancer, which were made a reality by the relentless effort of these professional people, are certain to have a profound impact the world over. We are determined to eliminate the suffering caused by this most devastating disease and our enthusiasm grows exponentially with each achievement. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to mingle with celebrities from film, television, sports and music. 

Past celebrity guests include:

  • Marg Helgenberger ("CSI")
  • Valerie Bertinelli ("One Day at a Time," Jenny Craig spokeswoman)
  • Evander Holyfield (boxing legend)
  • Josh Turner (country music artist)
  • Mekhi Phifer ("ER")
  • Jean Cruguet (1977 Triple Crown winning jockey, Seattle Slew)
  • Pat Day (1992 Kentucky Derby winning jockey, Lil E. Tee)
  • Corey Pavin (Ryder Cup Captain)
  • Nora Roberts (best selling author)
  • Jaime Pressly ("My Name is Earl")
  • Oscar Nunez ("The Office")
  • Joe Piscopo ("Saturday Night Live")
  • Fred Willard ("Best in Show," "WALL-E," "Anchorman:  The Legend of Ron Burgundy")
  • Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman NBC's "Heroes")
  • Kathryn Joosten (Karen McClusky "Desperate Housewives," Mrs. Landingham "The West Wing")
  • Warren Moon (NFL Hall of Fame)
  • Terrell Owens (NFL)
  • Phil Hellmuth (11-time World Series of Poker champion)
  • Ron "Tater Salad" White (Comedian, Blue Collar Comedy)
  • Nigel Barker ("America's Next Top Model")
  • Bob Guiney ("The Bachelor" and "Date My House")
  • Rebecca Budig Guiney ("All My Children") 

Individual tickets are $500 per person and various levels of corporate sponsorships are available. Sponsorships are integral to the financial success of the Julep Ball in addition to providing a great opportunity for Derby entertaining. For sponsorship opportunities or individual ticket information please contact Andrea Tankersley at (502) 562-8021 or andrea.tankersley@louisville.edu.

The James Graham Brown Cancer Center

The Julep


On the first Saturday in May the world turns its attention to Louisville, Kentucky, to watch the greatest two minutes in sports - the Kentucky Derby.

The night before the Derby, local and national business leaders, horse industry professionals and celebrities from sports, music, cinema & television join forces to help raise money for the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.

Attended by more than 1,300 people from across the country, this sold-out event is presented by Brown-Forman.

This black-tie event not only features a celebrity red carpet entrance, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and dancing, but also deluxe specialty bars, live and silent auction and keepsake photos. Past auction items include: tickets to the Emmy Awards, game tickets in the L.A. Lakers Owner’s Suite, poker game with Phil Hellmuth, Masters golf tournament and World Series tickets.

Join us Friday, May 4, 2012 for The Julep at the Galt House Hotel & Suites Grand Ballroom.

The Julep benefits the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville. The Brown Cancer Center provides the highest level of clinical care in the region, access to the latest cancer research, and the resources, education and services our community needs for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

These are exciting times at the Brown Cancer Center. We have made tremendous strides in our knowledge and treatment techniques. The innovative treatments for several types of cancer, which were made a reality by the relentless effort of these professional people, are certain to have a profound impact the world over. We are determined to eliminate the suffering caused by this most devastating disease and our enthusiasm grows exponentially with each achievement. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to mingle with celebrities from film, television, sports and music. 

Past celebrity guests include:

  • Marg Helgenberger ("CSI")
  • Valerie Bertinelli ("One Day at a Time," Jenny Craig spokeswoman)
  • Evander Holyfield (boxing legend)
  • Josh Turner (country music artist)
  • Mekhi Phifer ("ER")
  • Jean Cruguet (1977 Triple Crown winning jockey, Seattle Slew)
  • Pat Day (1992 Kentucky Derby winning jockey, Lil E. Tee)
  • Corey Pavin (Ryder Cup Captain)
  • Nora Roberts (best selling author)
  • Jaime Pressly ("My Name is Earl")
  • Oscar Nunez ("The Office")
  • Joe Piscopo ("Saturday Night Live")
  • Fred Willard ("Best in Show," "WALL-E," "Anchorman:  The Legend of Ron Burgundy")
  • Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman NBC's "Heroes")
  • Kathryn Joosten (Karen McClusky "Desperate Housewives," Mrs. Landingham "The West Wing")
  • Warren Moon (NFL Hall of Fame)
  • Terrell Owens (NFL)
  • Phil Hellmuth (11-time World Series of Poker champion)
  • Ron "Tater Salad" White (Comedian, Blue Collar Comedy)
  • Nigel Barker ("America's Next Top Model")
  • Bob Guiney ("The Bachelor" and "Date My House")
  • Rebecca Budig Guiney ("All My Children") 

Individual tickets are $500 per person and various levels of corporate sponsorships are available. Sponsorships are integral to the financial success of the Julep Ball in addition to providing a great opportunity for Derby entertaining. For sponsorship opportunities or individual ticket information please contact Andrea Tankersley at (502) 562-8021 or andrea.tankersley@louisville.edu.

The James Graham Brown Cancer Center

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