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Expanding Hope – Two nights, two incredible events

We continue to expand hope with two nights of back-to-back incredible events!

On Wednesday, September 11, our elegant Evening of Hope Gala will take place featuring longtime actor, songwriter, and mental health advocate Dennis Quaid. Then on Thursday, September 12, Igniting Hope returns – a fun and festive night of dinner and dancing to the energetic sounds of Soul Psychedelique! Both events will be held at the gorgeous Pavilion at the Angus Barn and seating will be limited to ensure intimate and incomparable experiences for all our guests.

Evening of Hope

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6:00pm

The elegant Evening of Hope Gala will take place at the resplendent Pavilion at the Angus Barn on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. We are thrilled for our guests to experience a fireside chat with our keynote speaker Dennis Quaid, one of the most well-known actors of our generation, as he shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and optimizing mental health.

Igniting Hope

Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00pm

Igniting Hope will be a fun, casual night of dinner and dancing to Soul Psychedelique held at the beautiful Pavilion at the Angus Barn on Thursday, September 12, 2024. This spectacular event will celebrate Carolina charm, highlighting the best that NC has to offer plus the opportunity to dance the night away in support of mental illness research. This extravaganza will be a night to remember!

For more information about Igniting Hope and the Evening of Hope, or to reserve your seats at either night, please call our office at 919-781-9255. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Igniting Hope

Igniting Hope will be a casual, fun, and festive celebration with dinner and dancing featuring music from Soul Psychedelique Orchestra as we highlight the best that North Carolina has to offer, all in support of mental illness research.

This spectacular evening at the rustic, open-air Pavilion at the Angus Barn will be one to remember with a southern culinary experience, Carolina charm, inspiring remarks, live auction, and the opportunity to dance the night away. Guests will also have access to our silent auction and the chance to bid on special items only available at Igniting Hope.

Tickets to Igniting Hope are $250 each, and tables of 10 seats are $2,500. Space will be limited – don’t miss this special night!

Evening of Hope

An annual charity dinner and auction benefiting The Foundation of Hope, the Evening of Hope Gala takes place at the resplendent Pavilion at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features an elegant four-course dinner served with exceptional wine pairings, as well as a live auction, a silent auction, and a celebrity keynote speaker.

Our September 2024 gala will be an intimate, sophisticated event for 420 guests, and we are thrilled to welcome Dennis Quaid as our keynote speaker. The night will also include a live and silent auction, full of unique curated items, including wine, fabulous getaways and experiences, and exquisite home decor. 

Individual seats for the Evening of Hope Gala are $750 each and tables of 10 seats are $7,500. Early responses are recommended. Space will be limited to ensure an incomparable experience for all guests.

Gala History

The first Evening of Hope was held in 1992 at the home of Alice Eure, the co-founder of the Foundation of Hope. Even though Alice is no longer with us, her spirit, generosity and incredible desire to make a difference remain forever present in all that we do.

Through the years, the Foundation has been fortunate to bring exceptional advocates of mental health as our keynote speakers at the Evening of Hope. In 2023, Wynonna Judd shared stories from her youth, the pain of losing her mother to suicide, and invited questions from guests about how she copes with depression. September 2022’s keynote Marie Osmond spoke eloquently about her lifetime experiences – both positive and negative – and how they shaped her outlook on life and gave her the strength to keep going forward. In February 2022, singer LeAnn Rimes shared her journey with anxiety, and sang a cappella about how despite struggling, those with mental illness should take heart that there “will be a better day.” In 2019, TV anchor Elizabeth Vargas discussed how her alcoholism was exacerbated by her panic disorder, and how she is speaking out to help others do the same.  In 2018, actress Brooke Shields spoke about her struggles with postpartum depression and the stigma associated with the disorder.

Other past speakers include Jane Pauley, Zak Williams, Judy Collins, Mariel Hemingway, and Ashley Judd.

EVENING OF HOPE & IGNITING HOPE SPONSORSHIPS

Are you a business or individual interested in sponsoring the Evening of Hope and Igniting Hope? We’d be grateful for your help! Click the button below to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Foundation of Hope event sponsor. The work of the Foundation of Hope would not be possible without the generous support of our local and national sponsors.

We are grateful for tax-deductible donations of cash or in-kind contributions, and we make every effort to promote our sponsors’ involvement with the Foundation.

We partner with businesses for year-round support and event-specific donations of time, goods, funds and/or manpower.

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2024 Evening of Hope and Igniting Hope events, please call us at 919-781-9255 or email Blair at blair@walkforhope.com.

2023 EVENING OF HOPE SPONSORSHIP PACKET

Our 2023 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Hope Sponsors

Travel Sponsor

Auction Sponsor

Paddle Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Barn Sponsors

Program Sponsors

In-kind Sponsors

2023 Auction Donors

We’re incredibly grateful to all of these individuals and businesses for their generous donations of unique items and experiences for our Silent and Live Auctions.

September 2023 Event Photos

Visit our Flickr gallery to see all of the glamour of our September 2023 Evening of Hope and Igniting Hope events!

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