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Home > Knuckle Ball 2023

Knuckle Ball 2023

Houston Knuckle Ball in Bloom Gala

Chair: Maria McGreger

Date: Saturday, April 22nd, 2023

Time: 6:30 pm VIP Reception
7:00 pm: Cocktails & Silent Auction
8:00 pm: Dinner, Program, Live Auction & Afterparty

Location: The Four Seasons
1300 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010

Parking: Valet parking is available for $15 at the Four Seasons. There is also paid self-parking at the Downtown Club at Houston Center on Lamar Street accessible by skybridge and street parking upon availability.

Attire: Black Tie Optional

Host Committee:

Maria Claudia Caldas
Dionne Denton
Jenny Fula
Dr. Peter Kan
Christa Reed
Meredith Staggers
Kirk and Jaquie Wehby
Andres Zilveti
Beatriz Zilveti

The Joe Niekro Foundation invites you to join us on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, at The Four Seasons for Knuckle Ball in Bloom, in support of brain aneurysm, AVM and stroke research and awareness. We are committed to supporting patients and aiding in the research and treatment of brain aneurysms, AVM’s, and stroke. Our goal is to raise awareness about the risk factors, causes and treatments of these conditions, while helping support the advancement of neurological research. We provide public education and advocacy, support for patients and families, and develop awareness programs and educational materials for hospitals, clinics, and other institutions nationwide. We believe that support is a vital part of recovery. Our Patient Advocacy Program includes support groups across North America as well as an online support community of over 20,000 survivors, caregivers, physicians, and advocates.
Proceeds from this year’s event will go towards the advancement and expansion of the foundation’s Patient Advocacy Program, as well as the establishment of a localized clinical research grant for applicants in the Houston area and beyond.

 

Sponsorship Levels

 

Presenting Sponsor – $40,000 – Two 10 Seat Tables

  • Twenty (20) guest seats at premiere head tables
  • Twenty (20) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
  • Complimentary guest valet parking
  • Premium wine during dinner
  • “Presented By” sponsorship mention in all print materials, media, interviews and promotional pieces
  • Red Carpet and Photo Booth recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  • Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website
  • Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala
  • Opportunity to host and make welcome remarks at VIP Meet and Greet Reception

Monarch Sponsor – $25,000 – Two 8 Seat Tables

  • Sixteen (16) guest seats at premiere tables
  • Sixteen (16) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
  • Complimentary guest valet parking
  • Premium wine during dinner
  • Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website
  • Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala

Garden Sponsor – $15,000 – 10 Seat Table

  • Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
  • Ten (10) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
  • Complimentary guest valet parking
  • Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website

Cherry Blossom Sponsor – $10,000 – 10 Seat Table

  • Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
  • Four (4) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
  • Company logo displayed on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website

Rose Sponsor – $7,500 – 10 Seat Table

  • Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
  • Two (2) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
  • Company name recognition on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website

Lily Sponsor – $ 5,000 – 10 Seat Table

  • Ten (10) guest seats
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website

VIP COUPLE TICKETS – $1000

  • Two (2) seats at premiere table
  • Two (2) invites to VIP Meet & Greet Reception

TICKET – $400

  • One Ticket to The Knuckle Ball

 

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Hamburg at ehamburg@joeniekrofoundation.org or 281-543-5251. We look forward to welcoming you at this year’s Houston Knuckle Ball in Bloom!

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