Click here to shop the silent auction and donate before an during the event: Silent Auction & Donate
Prepare for an extraordinary fusion of derby elegance, hospitality, and fanfare at the first-ever Celebration of Hope Gala: a Derby Affair, where the thrill of horse racing meets the heartwarming spirit of giving.
Against the backdrop of the 2024 Kentucky Derby — the 150th renewal of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” — our event promises an unforgettable evening of generosity, glamour, southern charm, and fun, along with the important opportunity to create a lasting legacy of impact on parents raising children with medical challenges.
Gala Itinerary:
5:30 - 6:45 PM: Culinary Stations, Cocktails, Silent Auction, Pick Your Horse
6:15 PM: Everyone take their seats for official Welcome & Blessing
6:45 - 7:00 PM: 150th Run for the Roses
7:00 PM: Program, Live Auction, Fund A Need Auction, Entertainment
Gala Attire: Don your hats, sport the bowties, have fun wearing your Derby finest!
Your support of the Celebration of Hope Gala is an investment in bettering the lives of brave families facing the never-ending joys and challenges of raising children with medical needs. We invite you to join us in creating an evening of hope that brings us one step closer to winning the race for a brighter future for the families we have the distinct privilege of supporting.
Charlotte’s Hope Foundation is on mission to support, encourage and educate parents and caregivers of children with medical complexities, embracing each family’s reality with an outlook of hope and empowering them as capable advocates for their child’s optimal quality of life, regardless of diagnosis.
