Tentative 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
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
Golden Ticket Sponsor - $3,000
Only one sponsorship available
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1 preferred table of 10 including 4 VIP tickets
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Official sponsor of the Golden Ticket Raffle
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Opportunity to draw winner during onstage program
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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
Date
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location
The Abbott
1901 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Venue Parking
Please view The Abbott parking map below.
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.