Summer Soirée
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High Hopes is thrilled to host SUMMER SOIRÉE. Please join us for an unforgettable night of philanthropy, mingling, dinner, unique auction offerings, and dancing to the electrifying sound of Sugar. Have a blast, do good!
THE EVENING
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This year’s event will feature both a live and silent auction, offering an exciting array of unique items and experiences. Bid on exclusive travel packages, recreational adventures, cultural experiences, and more!
We will be using the GiveSmart online bidding platform, making it easy for you to browse, bid, and win—all from your phone.
Our auction is now open – click here for browsing & bidding!
🎟 Individual Ticket – $225
OR
🥂 Individual VIP Ticket – $300
- Access to the Sparkling Wine Bar
- Preferential seating
- Name listed as a VIP ticket holder in the event program
- Specialty gift
🌟 VIP Table Host – $2,500 (up to 6 guests)
- Concierge beverage service
- Preferred seating in an intimate dining area near the dance floor
- 1 bottle of Sparkling Wine served to your table
- Specialty gift for you and your guests
🌟 VIP Table Host – $3,000 (up to 10 guests)
- Concierge beverage service
- Preferred table placement
- 2 bottles of Sparkling Wine served to your table
- Specialty gift for you and your guests
Thank you to our
Presenting Sponsors
Thank you to our
Emerald Sponsors
Sperry View Farm
Thank you to our
Sapphire Sponsors
Franklin Organic Mushrooms
Thank you to our
Ruby Sponsors
Thank you to our
Pearl Sponsors
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Event Chairs
✨ Kim Grant & Adeline Neubert
Master of Ceremonies & Auctioneer
🎤 Andrew Scotella
🎤 Bobby Ehlert
Gala Committee
🌟 Maris Wacs – Auction
🌟 Chris Berger & Todd Burgess – Bar
🌟 Mary Cavicke & Pamela Vasiliou – Décor
🌟 Barbara Willkens – Development Support
🌟 Jamie Childs & Gary Rogers – Event Partnership
🌟 Tia Smith – Green Room
🌟 Jim Lewis & Kim Kaiser – Property
🌟 Diana Artiles & Sara Qua – Paddle Raise
Questions?
For questions about the Summer Soirée Gala, please contact Trudy Burgess at tburgess@highhopestr.org or (860) 506-9653.