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Make Your Mark Gala

Gala/Party for Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star - Abilene
Jun 22, 2023 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Deadline: June 21, 2023

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $135,000
Expected Attendance 500
Reach 500
Ticket Price $100
Metro Area Fort Worth, TX
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category O - Youth Development
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Online Auction Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Website
Attendee Ages 0-4 Years 5-11 Years 12-17 Years 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Description

The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is to provide children in Abilene and the surrounding area with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that will change their lives for the better, forever. BBBS has had a presence in Abilene since 1978 and has served thousands of local children. The organization works to develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of Abilene young people.

We hope that you will join us and show your support through auction item donation. Items of interest for our auction categories include alcohol/wine, art, autographed items, baskets, beauty/jewelry, entertainment, family, food, health & fitness, home & garden, sports and travel & experiences valued at $100 and above. In return for your generous contribution, you will receive the following benefits:

·         Item and logo displayed in the online catalog

·         Exposure to guests in attendance

·         A tax receipt for the value of your item

For every in-kind donation made to Big Brothers Big Sisters, you start something by helping make the introduction of a lifetime to a child waiting for a mentor. Thank you for your consideration to support such a meaningful night for BBBS.

Abilene Convention Center
1100 N 6th
Abilene, TX 79602