Our annual fundraising gala was cancelled in 2021, and then we pivoted to an online auction in 2022 (thank you COVID-19), but 2023 marks the return of the Blue Moon Ball! We are excitedly planning for this amazing event, and we hope we can count on your participation in order to make this event extra special for all of our attendees.

For over 40 years, the Corning Children’s Center has been setting the standard in early care and education. This fundraiser allows us to care for the nearly 150 children who spend their days with us. Tuition covers just 65% of the fees associated with care, leaving us to cover the remaining 35% through donations, grants, and fundraisers like the Blue Moon Ball.

Each year, 300 guests attend the gala to enjoy great music, food, and entertainment. The major highlight of the event is the impressive packages and prizes in our silent and live auctions. Donating to our auction is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business. We find that gift certificates bring people in your door and lead to higher sales, so if that is an option for you, we highly encourage it.

As an Auction donor, you receive:

• Visual representation and description of donation in the Mobile Bidding catalog
• Website link in the Mobile Bidding catalog
• Logo on auction signage (jpg)
• Slide Show acknowledgement
• Website link on Corning Children’s Center website

If you are interested in donating to the 2023 Blue Moon Ball auction, please reach out to Cindy at clewis@corningchildrenscenter.com or a member of the auction committee will be following up in the upcoming weeks.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Corning Museum of Glass. If you are interested in finding out more about this fundraising gala, please let us know.