Schedule of Events

VIP Reception
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Begins
5:45 PM
Food Stations
6:00 PM
Silent Auction
6:00 PM
Program & Live Auction
8:00 PM
Silent Auction Closes
8:00 PM
Event Concludes
10:00 PM

Step right up and grab your ticket to the ISD Foundation Connecting Hearts Carnival! This unforgettable, immersive event will feature delightful fair-inspired cuisine, one-of-a-kind entertainment, exciting silent and live auction items, and so much more. All proceeds will support the students, families, and staff of the ISD.

Tickets

General Admission - $135

Step into the excitement with General Admission to the Connecting Hearts Carnival starting at 6:00 PM! Enjoy access to delectable fair-inspired food stations, refreshing beverages, captivating entertainment, and thrilling silent and live auctions. Don’t miss the excitement under the big top!

 

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VIP Admission - $200

Step right up and enjoy the VIP experience! Your ticket includes all the excitement of general admission, PLUS exclusive early access to the Connecting Hearts Carnival experience one hour early. Sip on signature beverages, savor delicious passed hors d’oeuvres, and get a head start on the fun!

 

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Sponsorship Levels

Presenting Sponsor - $20,000

  • 3 premium table of 10 including 30 VIP tickets
  • Logo included on printed invitations & programs
  • Logo featured prominently throughout event
  • Logo included on event website & social media posts
  • Opportunity to address guests during event program

 

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VIP Reception Sponsor - $10,000

  • 2 premium tables of 10 including 20 VIP tickets
  • Official sponsor of the Connecting Hearts VIP Reception
  • Name/Logo featured throughout Exclusive VIP Lounge
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page
  • Name/Logo listed in event program

 

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SuperCircle Sponsor - $7,500

  • 1 premium table of 10 including 10 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/Logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

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Benefactor Sponsor - $5,000

  • 1 preferred table of 10 including 6 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/Logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

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Supporter Sponsor - $3,500

  • 1 preferred table of 10 including 4 VIP tickets
  • Name/Logo listed in event program
  • Name/logo featured throughout event
  • Name/Logo on event website & ISDF sponsor page

 

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Golden Ticket Sponsor - SOLD

Only one sponsorship available

  • 1 preferred table of 10 including 4 VIP tickets

  • Official sponsor of the Golden Ticket Raffle

  • Opportunity to draw winner during onstage program

  • Name/Logo listed in event program & on event website

Partner Sponsor - $2,000

  • 1 table of 10 including 2 VIP tickets
  • Name listed in event program & on event website

 

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Date

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Location

The Abbott
1901 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Venue Parking

Please view The Abbott parking map below.

Parking Map

Dress Code

Cocktail Attire

Thank you Annual Sponsors!

Leader Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Scholar Sponsors
Mentor Sponsors

Blue Ridge Bank & Trust

Commerce Bank

Control Service Company

Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Gilliam Family

Major Saver

Strawbridge Studios Inc.

Thank you 2025 Connecting Hearts Sponsors!

Supporter Sponsors

Golden Ticket Sponsor