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Hope Gala 2023

June 28, 2023 0Comments
Hope Gala 2023
When:

Saturday, September 23rd 2023

Where:

Overland Park Convention Center

2023 Hope Gala Event Photos

On September 23rd
HOPE Takes Center Stage!

Gather your friends and get ready to be inspired at the 12th Annual Hope Gala at the Overland Park Convention Center.

At one of the most uplifting events of the year, you’ll hear powerful stories of our incredible Hope Heroes and their families, and how you can help honor every child and family fighting cancer. You’ll meet children and parents whose lives have been changed through the generosity of our community, and you’ll meet the amazing people who create hope through their work every day.

Braden’s Hope has funded more than $4.7 million in childhood cancer research over the past 12 years. It’s your opportunity to see the impact our work has had on children fighting cancer, right here in Kansas City and across the nation.

And most important, everyone will have their own opportunity to help create HOPE by supporting our commitment to advancing childhood cancer treatments and cures.

Countless magical moments await that you won’t want to miss – being inspired by the powerful program, connecting with our Heroes, bidding on amazing items in our live auction, and celebrating HOPE on the dance floor – so get your tickets today!

Purchase Tickets!

Event Information

Formal attire – Valet parking available for all guests

5:30pm – Guest check-in and silent auction open

5:30pm – VIP reception

6:40pm – Ballroom doors open

7:00pm – Dinner, program, and live auction

9:00pm – Celebrating Hope After-party

11:30pm – Valet parking closes

Our mission

Our mission is to raise awareness & funds for childhood cancer research to advance cures for children.

The facts

  • 47 children are diagnosed with cancer every day in the United States.
  • Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children.
  • 95% of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health-related issue as a result of treatment.

Additional Information

Hotel Room Block

As a courtesy, we have secured a room block at the adjoining Sheraton Overland Park. You may book your room prior to September 1st, 2023, using the link below.

Book Your Stay
Virtual Program

The Hope Gala will be a livestreamed event for those that are unable to attend in-person. You can select a no-cost virtual ticket in the ticketing section to recieve a link to the streamed event. This will also give you the opportunity to bid on silent auction items.

Hope Gala Virtual Tickets

Interested in Hope Gala Sponsorship Opportunities?

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2023 Hope Gala, or would like to discuss additional sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Deliece Hofen at deliecehofen@bradenshope.org.

Unable to attend?

As much as we’d love to see you, there are other ways you can give hope!

Learn More!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the “K”

June 27, 2023 0Comments
Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the “K”

September 3rd, 2023

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at the “K”

Grab your friends and family for a fun day at the K, while we cheer on our boys in blue! It’s a day of fun, spreading awareness and hope for children fighting cancer.

Let’s come together to GIVE HOPE to our heroes!

Come as our guest – Use the link below to purchase tickets through our exclusive link to get 20% off seats and parking passes!

Date: Sunday, September 3, 2023
Time: 1:10pm
Location: 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129

Get Tickets Now!

Callyn’s Course 2023

June 25, 2023 0Comments
Callyn’s Course 2023
7th Annual

Callyn’s Course for Hope 2023

We golf to GIVE HOPE to children fighting cancer!

2023 Callyn's Course for Hope Event Photos
Monday, August 21st 2023
Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate
14225 Dearborn St, Overland Park, KS 66223
Whether you’re a competitive golfer or more of a putting green pro…

We want you to join us at our 7th annual Callyn’s Course for Hope Golf Tournament, Monday, August 21st, 2023!

This year’s event gets a “hole” new look as we’re excited to tee-off at one of the Midwest’s most spectacular golf courses: Nicklaus Golf Club at Lionsgate in Overland Park, KS.

On behalf of all of her cancer-fighting friends, Callyn has once again partnered with Braden’s Hope to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to advance cures for children.

This year’s event will only have one flight, so you’ll want to secure your spot today!

All tickets are sold out!
Thank You Everyone!

Still Want to Support the Cause?
Read below to find out ways you can give hope, such as entering our Bourbon Raffle, sponsorships, or visit our Donate Page.

The Bourbon Raffle is Back!

If you prefer bourbon to birdies and bogeys, the 3rd Annual Callyn Course for Hope Bourbon Raffle is back! The unique bourbon raffle event aims to unite bourbon enthusiasts and generous supporters, like you, to make a positive impact in the lives of children fighting cancer.

Every ticket purchased benefits Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer and funds lifesaving childhood cancer research.

 Dates:
July 28th – August 18th
$ Raffle:
$25.00 per ticket
 Bonus:
For everyone $100 you spend, you receive one bonus entry for a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 12 Years Old Special Reserve Lot ‘B’

Enter the Bourbon Raffle
Bourbon List:

Blanton’s (x3)
Blue Note Store Pick
Bookers (x2)
Buffalo Trace 1.75
Caribou Crossing
E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
E.H. Taylor Small Batch (x2)
Eagle Rare (x2)
Elijah Craig 18 Year
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Elmer T. Lee
Four Roses Limited Edition
Jack Daniels Heroes Pick
Kentucky Owl Confiscated
Little Book (x3)
McKenna
Mid Winter Nights Dram
Oki Single Barrel Pick
Old Fitzgerald 19 year
Old Forester Single Barrel Rye
Stagg Jr.
Van Winkle Lot ‘B’
Weller 12 Year
Weller Antique 107 (x2)
Weller Full Proof Store Pick
Willet 4 year Rye

Everything You Need to Know:

 Friday, July 28th

Bourbon raffle opens – run to purchase your raffle ticket(s) online.

Each ticket gives you a chance to win some extraordinary and rare bourbon bottles donated by kind-hearted collectors and sponsors.

 Friday, August 18th

Last chance to purchase tickets for your chance to win! Raffle closes at midnight on the 18th.

 Sunday, August 20th @ 1:00 p.m.

Attend the raffle event and join in the excitement as we draw the lucky winners at Crazy Good Eats BBQ in Olathe, KS. There will be a fantastic selection of bourbons being raffled live!

You can also join us on Facebook live to watch as winners are drawn for each bottle of bourbon.

PICK UP

Raffle winners have two opportunities to pick up their bourbon:

  1. Sunday, August 20th at Crazy Good Eats BBQ until 2:00 p.m.
  2. Monday, August 21st at Callyn’s Course for Hope Golf Tournament, LionsGate Golf Course from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
PICK UP LOCATIONS
  • Crazy Good Eats: 16695 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS
  • Nicklaus Golf Club: 14225 Dearborn Street, Overland Park, KS

SPREAD THE WORD

Share this event with your family, friends, and fellow bourbon lovers. Together, we can make a bigger difference!

BE RESPONSIBLE

Must be at least 21 years old to purchase tickets.

Want to Sponsor?

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for our sold-out event, email kimstanley@bradenshope.org.

You may not get a mulligan, so take your best shot now and sign up!

Unable to attend?

As much as we’d love to see you, there are other ways you can give hope!

Find Out More Ways to Give Hope!

Meet Callyn

Callyn with diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive form of childhood cancer called Retinoblastoma when she was 2-years-old. Her family sought specialists in eye cancer and traveled every 30 days for treatment to Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her first treatment called Intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) would begin less than two weeks after she was diagnosed. She was sedated for 8 hours to receive this treatment five times over the course of 6 months. She was deemed cancer free and would be carefully monitored every three months by going under anesthesia for a thorough exam paired with MRI’s under anesthesia.

In May of 2017, Callyn’s family learned that her cancer had returned. A new course of therapy was immediately set into action. On June 1st, 2017, she was treated with Radiation Plaque therapy, a surgical procedure where they implanted a plaque device into her eye that would deliver constant radiation to the tumor for five days. The family was quarantined, and her sibling was required to remain 6 feet away to avoid radiation exposure. The following month she was deemed cancer free. The radiation was effective, but also damaged her vision and caused many lasting side effects. Callyn has no central vision in her right eye and continues to face surgeries and therapies to repair the damage. The tumor, or what is called a “tumor scar”, will remain in her eye for the rest of her life and she will require annual evaluations to ensure it remains stable. To date, Callyn has been under anesthesia 37 times.

Callyn is now 11-years-old and is thriving! She’s a great student and enjoys playing various sports. At the time of Callyn’s relapse, her family had been planning a golf tournament to raise funds for childhood cancer research partnering with Braden’s Hope for Childhood Cancer. The cancer could not touch her spirit and she loves to represent Braden’s Hope in the community bringing hope to others! Callyn’s Course for Hope Golf tournament has continued to grow over the years and is the second largest fundraising event for the non-profit organization.

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Braden's Hope is a Nonprofit Charity organization founded in 2010 out of the necessity to raise awareness & funding for childhood cancer.

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Braden’s Hope For Childhood Cancer
15954 MurLen #124
Olathe, KS 66062

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Deliece Hofen, President
deliecehofen@bradenshope.org

Kim Stanley, Executive Director
kimstanley@bradenshope.org

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