The Gridiron Gala will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Guests will raise money for the Isaac Bruce Foundation while enjoying music, tasting some delicious food and drinks from some of St. Louis’ top restaurants, and mingling with celebrities! There will be lots of great stories! All proceeds will benefit the IBF's Flight 300 Program. We would love to include an item from you in our auction! 

The Isaac Bruce Foundation's Flight 300 Program provides transportation to college bound students in need. When Isaac graduated high school in Florida, he had a scholarship to a junior college in California, but he needed to find a way to get there. He was gifted $300 for a flight and is now making that difference for students in need. As a way to pay it forward, Isaac created the Flight 300 Program. To qualify, students must be in need of a one-way domestic flight, submit proof of financial need, as well as submit acceptance and enrollment at an accredited college or university.  

The Flight 300 program covers the cost of one-way airfare, bus, or other transportation for a student with all the pieces in place to attend college but unable to afford to get there. The program also helps with the cost of transportation to the airport, covers the cost to check bags, and helps with the cost of transportation from the airport to campus. Because the students are generally allowed to travel with very few items, each Flight 300 Program recipient also receives a gift card to purchase essentials such as bedding and towels. 

The Isaac Bruce Foundation is committed to helping each qualified student receive transportation and not turning anyone away. Last year, we set a record by providing transportation for 331 students! The average cost per student including airfare, ground transportation, checking bags, and a gift card for essentials is approximately $420/student. 

 Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. Thank you for the consideration!