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
Connecting Hearts

Join us for a luau at our annual ISD Foundation Connecting Hearts Gala! This unforgettable, immersive event will feature delightful food stations, 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.

Sponsorship Levels

Diamond Sponsor - $10,000 - SOLD

  • 1 full premium table of 10 including 10 VIP tickets
  • Complimentary drink tickets for each guest
  • One Golden Ticket entry per guest
  • Prominent logo placement throughout event and in printed program
  • Exclusive on stage recognition during program
  • Log included on event website and social media

Platinum Sponsor - $5,500

  • 1 premium table of 10 including 6 VIP tickets
  • Complimentary drink tickets for each guest
  • One Golden Ticket entry for each guest
  • Prominent logo placement throughout event and in printed program
  • Sponsor spotlight during slideshow
  • Logo included on event website and social media

 

Select Sponsor

Gold Sponsor - $3,000

  • 8 tickets including 4 VIP tickets
  • Complimentary drink ticket for each guest
  • Featured logo placement throughout event and in printed program
  • Logo included on event website and social media

 

Select Sponsor

Silver Sponsor - $2,000

  • 6 tickets including 2 VIP tickets
  • Name listed on event signage and printed program
  • Name listed on event website and social media

 

Select Sponsor

Community Sponsor - $750

  • 2 tickets
  • Special Mahalo Welcome Gift
  • Name listed in printed program
  • Name included on event website

 

Select Sponsor

VIP Ticket - $200

  • 1 VIP ticket includes event ticket plus admission into VIP reception

 

Select VIP Ticket

Event Ticket - $135

  • 1 ticket to event

 

Select Event Ticket

Save the Date

April 11, 2026

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 2025-2026 Annual Sponsors!

Leader Sponsors
Innovator Sponsors
Scholar Sponsors
Mentor Sponsors

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Gilliam Family

Strawbridge Studios Inc.

Thank you 2026 Connecting Hearts Sponsors!

Diamond Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor