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All funds raised benefit the Scholarship Gift Program and the ministry of Sky Ranch.

Sky Ranch is one of North America's leading Christian camps!

We are a Recognized School Programs Provider and Retreat/Conference Center - Sky Ranch exists to provide people with a positive, recreational, fun, and memorable experience, while being exposed to the truths of the Word of God. Since 1955, Sky Ranch has made its mission to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ. Learn more about Sky Ranch.

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Thank you so much for caring enough to send me to this amazing place!

Join Dallas Cowboys from the football field and cowboys from the rodeo arena to support Sky Ranch!

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 join together with individuals, families and businesses to support the ministry of Sky Ranch.

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 local, North Texas organizations such as West Dallas Community School, Agape, New Friends, New Life, Promise Academy, Interfaith Housing Coalition, ForeRunner, All Things Made New, and Bridgebuilders to scholarship children who are at-risk, underserved or have an incarcerated parent.

Lives Changed

Since 1955, Sky Ranch has been providing programs that enrich lives and build solid Christian character. In following our foundation of excellence, 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 your family and the body of Christ as a whole.

Thank you so much for caring enough to send me to this amazing place!
God put me on earth for a reason. And I know that now!
In Bible study with my cabin, I learned how much God loves me and how I should love others like He does.

2022 Honorary Celebrity Co-Chairs

Dallas Cowboy Chair, DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL History, and is projected to be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Fame candidate upon his eligibility this year! Born and raised in Auburn, AL, DeMarcus attended Auburn High School and played baseball, basketball and track, but was not a member of the football team until his junior year. The following season, he earned team MVP honors. DeMarcus went on to Troy University, the only school from which he received a scholarship offer. As a senior, he was the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. His 27.5 sacks are 2nd in Troy history and his 57 tackles for a loss is a school record. DeMarcus was selected in the 1st round (11th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft and spent nine seasons with the franchise (2005 -2013). He is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in sacks (117) and forced fumbles (32). DeMarcus was signed by the Denver Broncos in 2014 where he helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl 50. In March, 2017, after 12 illustrious seasons in the NFL, DeMarcus signed a one day contract with the Dallas Cowboys to retire as a Cowboy. Only hall of famers Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor averaged more sacks per game. He twice received the “Butkus Award” – given to the best linebackers in America who also uphold the responsibility of serving others by giving back. He was also the Dallas Cowboys nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award that is presented annually, honoring a player’s volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. DeMarcus is actively involved with a multitude of charitable organizations – particularly those dealing with kids, hunger, and homelessness. He has appeared in numerous TV hosting roles, shows, and competitions, most recently - Dancing With the Stars. Ware is a member of the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and is set to join the Texas Sports Hall of Fame this August. DeMarcus is Co-Owner of 3VOLT Fitness Studio, located in Trophy Club, as well as Owner / Founder of a Fitness App called “Driven to Win.” DeMarcus is not just a football superstar; he is above all, a man of faith and family. He is a resident of Southlake, TX where he resides with his wife, Angela, two children, Marley and DeMarcus Jr. and Great Dane, Dottie. Despite his humble beginnings, DeMarcus got to the top of his game and is now on hand to motivate you to get to the top of yours.

Rodeo Cowboy Chair, Cooper Davis

Cooper Davis, from Jasper, TX, began his passion for bull riding at 13 years old and at 18, set his sights on a World Championship buckle. In 2013, Davis qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Two years later, Cooper joined the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), and in his second year, he became the PBR World Champion. Since then, he is of the most successful bull riders of the last six years. Cooper has competed in seven PBR finals, never finishing below #8 in the world. Cooper resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with his wife, Kaitlyn, and six-year-old son, Mack. When he is not riding bovine athletes in the arena, he spends his free time hunting with his son all over the world from South Africa to Alaska. Cooper and his family are excited to impact lives and raise funds for the ministry of Sky Ranch.

Dallas Cowboy Chair, DeMarcus Ware

DeMarcus Ware is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL History, and is projected to be a first-ballot NFL Hall of Fame candidate upon his eligibility this year! Born and raised in Auburn, AL, DeMarcus attended Auburn High School and played baseball, basketball and track, but was not a member of the football team until his junior year. The following season, he earned team MVP honors. DeMarcus went on to Troy University, the only school from which he received a scholarship offer. As a senior, he was the Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year. His 27.5 sacks are 2nd in Troy history and his 57 tackles for a loss is a school record. DeMarcus was selected in the 1st round (11th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2005 NFL Draft and spent nine seasons with the franchise (2005 -2013). He is the Cowboys’ all-time leader in sacks (117) and forced fumbles (32). DeMarcus was signed by the Denver Broncos in 2014 where he helped lead the team to victory in Super Bowl 50. In March, 2017, after 12 illustrious seasons in the NFL, DeMarcus signed a one day contract with the Dallas Cowboys to retire as a Cowboy. Only hall of famers Reggie White and Lawrence Taylor averaged more sacks per game. He twice received the “Butkus Award” – given to the best linebackers in America who also uphold the responsibility of serving others by giving back. He was also the Dallas Cowboys nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award that is presented annually, honoring a player’s volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. DeMarcus is actively involved with a multitude of charitable organizations – particularly those dealing with kids, hunger, and homelessness. He has appeared in numerous TV hosting roles, shows, and competitions, most recently - Dancing With the Stars. Ware is a member of the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, Senior Bowl Hall of Fame, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and is set to join the Texas Sports Hall of Fame this August. DeMarcus is Co-Owner of 3VOLT Fitness Studio, located in Trophy Club, as well as Owner / Founder of a Fitness App called “Driven to Win.” DeMarcus is not just a football superstar; he is above all, a man of faith and family. He is a resident of Southlake, TX where he resides with his wife, Angela, two children, Marley and DeMarcus Jr. and Great Dane, Dottie. Despite his humble beginnings, DeMarcus got to the top of his game and is now on hand to motivate you to get to the top of yours.

Rodeo Cowboy Chair, Cooper Davis

Cooper Davis, from Jasper, TX, began his passion for bull riding at 13 years old and at 18, set his sights on a World Championship buckle. In 2013, Davis qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). Two years later, Cooper joined the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), and in his second year, he became the PBR World Champion. Since then, he is of the most successful bull riders of the last six years. Cooper has competed in seven PBR finals, never finishing below #8 in the world. Cooper resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with his wife, Kaitlyn, and six-year-old son, Mack. When he is not riding bovine athletes in the arena, he spends his free time hunting with his son all over the world from South Africa to Alaska. Cooper and his family are excited to impact lives and raise funds for the ministry of Sky Ranch.

MEET THE TEAM

Celebrity Chair Team

Roy Cooper, Tony Dorsett, Walt Garrison, Chad Hennings, Michael Irvin, Lee Roy Jordan, Larry Mahan, Ty Murray, Rope Myers, Dat Nguyen, Tony Romo, Roger Staubach, Darren Woodson

Sponsorship Committee

Christopher Plumlee – Chair
Dennis Cail
Lena Hinojosa
Mark Howard
Sarah Madsen Miller
Colette Vallot
Joe Widner

Silent Auction Committee

Jenn Bialkowski – chair
Jamie Crosbie – chair
Danette Galvis – chair
Kara Adams
Sonya Brown
Hannah Diener
Michele Klein
Aleah Powell

Décor Committee

Elle Cole – Chair

Executive Leadership Team

Linda S. Paulk – President and CEO

Doug McClain – VP of Operations

Candice Myers – VP of Sales & Marketing

John Morgan – VP of Ministry Programs

Jeff Singer – VP of Finance and Administration

Cowboys & Cowboys Team

Susan Sutherland - Director of Development

Melissa Fuller - Assistant Director of Development

Alicia Heidtke - Development Coordinator

Tamora Lawson - Special Assistant to President and CEO

Sky Ranch Foundation Board

Clyde Jackson - Chairman

Gilbert Brown

Randy Foster

Glen Hinckley

John Walsh

Tom Ziglar

Van Operating Board

Alen Hinckley - Chairman

Tim Boobar

Stacy Davis

Leslie Hatfield

Scott Self

Rick Tober

Cave Springs Operating Board

Chuck Culbertson - Chairman

Dan Harker

John Hinckley

Ken Maulsby

Ute Trail Operating Board

Michael Jackson - Chairman

Bob Beddingfield

Meigs Miller

Justin Winter

Horn Creek Operating Board

Erin Walsh - Chair

Ryan Guyton

Mark Killingsworth

Hillary Kouba

Danny Loeffelholz

Friends of Sky Ranch Board

Vann Phillips - Chairman

Julie Bell

Brad Clark

Betsy Jackson

Scott Petty