The Yellow Rose Gala “Everything Bigger in Texas” masquerade ball is April 15 at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel.

The nonprofit foundation raises funds and awareness in support of progressive multiple sclerosis research.

Crespi Estate homeowners Catherine and Brad Cox, recently hosted the Yellow Rose Gala Foundation VIP and honorary chair party. Honorary chairs for the philanthropic event are Kristy and Patrick Sands, pictured left, and gala chairs are Christie Eckler and David Moore.

The chair party reportedly featured a performance by local baritone Christian Dior Draper, who’s cast in Lyric Stage’s upcoming production of Tarzan at the Majestic Theatre (May 18-21).

Also in attendance was artist Jennifer Troice, a Mexican-American mom of three boys whose dynamic bronze works feature in both public and private collections in Mexico and the U.S.

After being diagnosed with MS in 2021, Troice became involved with Yellow Rose Gala Foundation, according to a foundation press release.

“She has generously donated her sculpture, Cubist Horse, to be featured in the live auction for the gala,” organizers said.

The artist said she will also donate a portion of future sales to Yellow Rose Gala Foundation.

The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation was established by Dee and Jimmy Wynne in 1986, after Dee was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

The gala became one of Dallas’ high profile social events, netting some $6 million for MS research, the organization reports, before some dormant years.

After Wynne’s death in 2014 her children Todd Wynne and Fallon Wynne Way reestablished the annual fundraiser in their mom’s honor.

“They are joined by a number of young, active community leaders and past Yellow Rose supporters,” according to the Yellow Rose foundation.

Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, is an unpredictable, potentially disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. Actor Christina Applegate announced within the past year that she has MS. Some 1 million American adults are believed to have the disease, per everydayhealth.com. There is no cure, but there are treatments.

The Yellow Rose Gala Foundation gives 100% of net proceeds directly to progressive MS research. This year’s entertainment will be provided by Motown singer and songwriter C.G. Cameron (The Temptations).

Additional support for this year’s fundraising efforts include Rosewood Corporation, The Sands Foundation, Texas Health Resources, UT Southwestern, Southwestern Medical Foundation, Rogers O’Brien Construction, and Rich Young Co., BNSF Railway, along with the Jon, Julie and Jack Frankel Foundation and the Dr. Bob and Jean Smith Foundation. Simmons Bank will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s gala, with funds being matched by The Norris Foundation.

More information about the gala, the organizers and the fundraising is available at theyellowrose.org.