POSTPONED
EXPANDING HOPE: TWO NIGHTS, TWO INCREDIBLE EVENTS
We have made the difficult decision to reschedule both of our Igniting Hope and Evening of Hope events (Sept 22 & Sept 23). Unfortunately, the timing of our Fall fundraising events coincides with the projected peak of COVID cases that continue to adversely affect our community.
Our Board of Trustees and staff have explored alternative options, but ultimately feel that moving both events to early 2022 will make the experience more enjoyable for all attendees.
In addition, LeAnn Rimes was watching the COVID situation closely, and her preference was to reschedule. That said, she is extremely excited about the opportunity share her story with us in-person, and we are currently working with her agent on a new date.
We sincerely hope that you will be able to join us on the rescheduled dates, which we intend to announce as soon as possible.
In 2021, with the wellbeing of our guests in mind, we’re expanding hope with two nights of incredible events!
Wednesday, September 22 is the inaugural Igniting Hope – a night of dinner and dancing with Band of Oz! It will be a fun, festive celebration showcasing the best of NC and all its Carolina Charm. Then on Thursday, September 23, our elegant Evening of Hope Gala will take place featuring Grammy award-winning singer, actress, and mental health advocate LeAnn Rimes. 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.
Igniting Hope
New Date Coming Soon
Time TBD
Igniting Hope will be a fun, casual night of dinner and dancing with Band of Oz held at the beautiful Pavilion at the Angus Barn (new date to be announced). This spectacular new event will be a celebration of Carolina charm, highlighting the best that NC has to offer and the opportunity to dance the night away in support of mental illness research. This inaugural extravaganza will be a night to remember!
Evening of Hope
New Date Coming Soon
Time TBD
The elegant Evening of Hope Gala will take place at the resplendent Pavilion at the Angus Barn at a rescheduled date to be announced soon. We are thrilled that our keynote speaker LeAnn Rimes, a Grammy award-winning singer, actress, and mental health advocate outspoken about her struggles with anxiety and depression, is pivoting with us to the new date.
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 benefiting the Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness, highlighting the best that North Carolina has to offer with the Band of Oz and a delicious southern culinary menu, carefully prepared by Chef Walter Royal.
Rest assured, this spectacular evening at the rustic, open-air Pavilion at the Angus Barn will be one to remember with a southern cuisine experience of active plated and station-style service, a research mission-focused program, live auction, and the opportunity to dance the night away. Guests will also have access to our virtual 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 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 celebrity keynote speaker.
In 2021, with the well-being, health, and safety of our supporters in mind, we are creating an intimate, sophisticated event for 300 guests, and we are thrilled to welcome LeAnn Rimes, Grammy-award winning singer, actress, and mental health advocate, as our keynote speaker. In addition, our silent auction this year will be held virtually to offer guests from both the Evening of Hope and Igniting Hope, as well as other supporters, to bid on the 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 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 Igniting Hope and the Evening of Hope? We’d be grateful for your help! 2021 Sponsorship benefits include BOTH events! 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, as well as event specific donations of time, goods, funds and/or manpower.
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2021 Igniting Hope and Evening of Hope events, please call us at 919-781-9255 or email Blair at blair@walkforhope.com.
Our 2021 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Speaker Sponsor
Hope Sponsor
Travel Sponsor
Band Sponsor
Paddle Sponsor
Mission Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Tent Sponsor
In-kind Sponsors
2019 Event Photos
To see all of the glamour of our 2019 event, visit our Flickr gallery!
