Grab your friends and family for a fun day at the K, while we cheer on our boys in blue! We’re going to turn the K GOLD, while spreading alot of awareness and hope for children fighting cancer.
Let’s Go KC!! Let’s come together to make a difference!
Join as our guest – Use our exclusive link to purchase tickets and you will receive 20% off seats and parking passes! Check back soon for guest link!
Hope in Color is a celebration of progress, possibility, and promise. Hope shines in every shade and we invite you to bring hope alive through bold, bright, and colorful formal attire. Whether it’s a pop of color or a full spectrum of hues, let your outfit be a reflection of the hope that defines our mission. Dress in color, dress in hope, and let’s make it an unforgettable night together!
Gather your friends and get ready to be inspired at the 14th 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 $5.5 million in childhood cancer research over the past 13 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!
Formal attire – Valet parking available for all guests
5:30pm – Guest check-in
5:30pm – Silent auction and welcome reception
6:40pm – Ballroom doors open
7:00pm – Dinner, program, and live auction
9:00pm – Celebrating Hope After-party: Exhibit hall
Keep the night alive at our exclusive After-Party, where unforgettable
vibes, great company, and surprises await!
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
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the 2025 Hope Gala, click the button below. If you’d like to discuss additional sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact Deliece Hofen at deliecehofen@bradenshope.org.
The Heart of Hope will be on display:
April 2024 – August 2024
Take photos and tag us!
Use hashtag #heartofhope
Heart of Hope location:
4001 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
University of Kansas Health System
Proton Therapy Building
We live in a community that celebrates hope, love, unity, and the spirit of Kansas City! We are honored to be a part of a city wide display known as the “Kansas City Parade of Hearts.” This unique parade is a spectacular showcase of the unity of our city.
From April to August of 2024, The Braden’s Hope ‘Heart of Hope’ will be on display for individuals to visit from across the Midwest region. This parade of hearts will show the world why KC is known as America’s Heartland and why we have the biggest hearts.
Meet Mara Thorpe! She’s a Braden’s Hope volunteer and an immensely talented local artist! She designed the Heart of Hope to bring Hope to children and families battling cancer. It’s a heart of awareness and reminds us of the need for HOPE. It embodies everything we stand for! Mara transformed this fabricated 5′ heart sculpture into an unprecedented art experience rooted in hope!
One of the highlights of the Kansas City Parade of Hearts is the active involvement of the community. Join us in celebrating the heart and soul of Kansas City! Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and let your heart soar with the spirit of this extraordinary heart!
We all need groceries – so why not make your purchase count towards making a positive impact!? Shop for Hope is back! We are partnering with Queen’s Price Chopper to give HOPE to children fighting cancer!
From May 1st through May 7th, purchase specially priced participating items at Queen’s Price Chopper and they will donate a portion of each item to Braden’s Hope.
You don’t have to wait to make a difference! Donations will be accepted at the register, starting April 1st! Every donation made through May 7th, will be matched up to $25,000 by a very generous anonymous donor!
Three Participating Queen’s Price Chopper Locations in Kansas City:
When you purchase specially priced participating items from May 1st – May 7th, Price Chopper will donate up to $2.00 per item to Braden’s Hope. It’s an easy way to make a difference while stocking up on your favorite essential items!
Mark your calendar so you can stock up!
Mark your calendars for Braden’s Blitz on Friday, May 3rd! On this day, 25% of ALL fresh produce sales will go to Braden’s Hope.
Plus, several Hope Heroes (cancer survivors) will be in attendance to offer storewide samples! It’s the perfect time to fill your shopping cart with fresh, healthy produce all while supporting Braden’s Hope and making a difference for children fighting cancer.
If you’re looking for a simple way to contribute – consider making a donation at the checkout counter for 2X the impact! Every little bit adds up and the best part, ALL DONATIONS MADE AT THE REGISTER WILL BE MATCHED! Your $5.00 donation becomes $10.00 and your generosity will give hope to those children and families fighting cancer.