EVENING OF HOPE
Presented by CPI Security
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
The Pavilion at the Angus Barn
With special guest and keynote speaker Brooke Shields, renowned actress and mental health advocate.
An annual charity dinner and auction benefiting The Foundation of Hope for Research & Treatment of Mental Illness, the Evening of Hope takes place at the resplendent Pavilion at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features an elegant five-course dinner—served with exceptional wine pairings—prepared by Iron Chef Walter Royal, as well as a live auction, a silent auction and a keynote speaker.
To purchase a seat, call us at 919-781-9255, or email Blair Smallman at blair@walkforhope.com.
The Evening of Hope was inspired and originally 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. Just last year, Jane Pauley, the award-winning journalist and author, spoke about her own battles with bipolar disorder and how she is using her platform and storytelling to advocate for those living with mental illness.
In 2016, actress and humanitarian Ashley Judd spoke about her own struggles with depression, the stigma of mental illness and her difficult journey to recovery in her book “All That Is Bitter and Sweet.”
Past speakers include Zak Williams, Judy Collins and Mariel Hemingway. Zak Williams joined us for one of his first public speaking engagements after the death of his father and has since emerged as an important spokesperson for mental health. The legendary Grammy Award winner Judy Collins spoke about why she wrote “Sanity & Grace,” which focused on suicide and recovery and is based on her own experience with the tragic loss of her son’s life. Mariel Hemmingway courageously shared her family’s personal story of mental illness and suicide.
“Mental illness is overwhelmingly misunderstood and creates fear for so many. I’m hoping ‘Running from Crazy’ (Sundance documentary entry) gives people permission to share their stories and know that they are not alone. Perhaps by my sharing my life with others they will feel supported in speaking out and getting help,” said Mariel.
EOH Sponsorship
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 make every effort to promote our sponsors’ involvement with the Foundation.
We partner with businesses for year-round support, as well as event specific donations of time, goods, funds and/or manpower.
Our annual Evening of Hope is a charity dinner that takes place at the Pavilion of the Angus Barn in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event features an elegant five-course dinner—served with exceptional wine pairings—prepared by Iron Chef Walter Royal, as well as a live auction, a silent auction and a keynote speaker.
Evening of Hope Sponsors
Presented By
CPI Security
Speaker Sponsor
Blue Water Spa
Speaker Sponsor
Shanahan McDougal, PLLC
Hope Sponsor
UNC REX Healthcare
Special Thanks
We would like to acknowledge the generous businesses and community members who help make our beautiful evening possible.
Services
- The Angus Barn
- Bedlam Vodka
- Delta Air Lines
- Elevate
- Long Beverage
- Photography by Lisa Wahl
- Rucci Productions
- The Umstead Hotel
- White Horse Transportation
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
View our 2018 Sponsorship Packet.
To learn more about how your business may benefit by supporting us you may see our 2018 Evening of Hope Sponsorship Brochure or contact Executive Director Shelley Eure Belk at shelley@walkforhope.com or at 919-781-9255.
