GiGi's Playhouse invites you to join us for a night to remember at our first annual "i have a voice" Gala on Saturday, October 1st.
Be one of the first in the Queen City to experience an evening at the Union at Station West, a chic redevelopment in the FreeMoreWest historic neighborhood.
Gather for live music during cocktail hour in the stylish lounge or stroll the outdoor plaza's terraced gardens as you take in the Charlotte skyline.Enter the Union for a lavish dinner prepared by the award-winning Delectables by Holly, known for her signature cuisine for over thirty-four years running in Charlotte.
Following the night's program, a special treat is in store for you from Moon Angel Sweets (a vocational partner with GiGi's Playhouse Raleigh!) perfectly paired with Haerfest Coffee Roasting Company's curated blends.Music, dancing, live and silent auctions, wine raffle, and a few surprises will round off the night as we celebrate the achievements of our GiGi's participants and volunteers, and pave the way for future growth and reach.
Dress Code: Black tie optional
Individual Ticket*: $125
Couples Ticket*: $250
Individual with Down syndrome Ticket*: $50
*Tickets available for individuals 16+
You can be a true hero in the lives of children and adults with Down syndrome by supporting our 2022 'i have a voice' Gala. With the generosity of our supporters, more individuals learn reading and math, improve their health and wellness, develop career skills, and live to reach their true potential.
MIRACLES do happen at GiGi’s Playhouse!
Sponsorship Opportunities
GiGiPrep SPONSOR: $25,000 | IMPACT:
Sponsor the implementation of weekly instructional learning for our adult participants. The GiGiPrep program has an emphasis on building communication skills, money management, customer service skills, team building, health and wellness. This program lays the critical foundation for our future Career Development programs.
- One prominent table for 10 guests
- Live recognition at the Gala
- Speaker opportunity during Gala welcome
- Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital Gala collateral
- Prominent logo placement in Gala slideshow and sponsor signage
- Prominent logo placement on website event information page, ticketing page, and recap page
- Exclusive recognition on social media platforms (Includes 4 boosted posts across all platforms)
- Recognition in gala recap articles to appear in Playhouse newsletters before and after the event
MULTI-SENSORY ROOM SPONSOR: $10,000 | IMPACT:
Sponsor the build of a Multi-Sensory Room where GiGi’s participants will learn to adapt their responses to sensory stimulation and advance education/therapy goals. Specialized equipment and materials blend sights, sounds, textures, aromas, and motion to stimulate the build of nerve connections in the brain and encourage motor and language skill development, problem solving, and sensory regulation.
- 6 tickets and priority seating at Gala
- Live recognition at the Gala
- Prominent logo placement on all printed and digital Gala collateral
- Prominent logo placement in Gala slideshow and sponsor signage
- Prominent logo placement on website event information page, ticketing page, and recap page
- Recognition on social media platforms (Includes 2 boosted posts across all platforms
GiGiFIT PROGRAM SPONSOR: $5,000 | IMPACT:
Support our GIGIFIT program which focuses on fitness by improving strength, endurance, joint stability, balance and movement control to promote wellness and self-confidence.
- 4 tickets and priority seating at Gala
- Logo placement on all printed and digital Gala collateral
- Logo placement in Gala slideshow and sponsor signage
- Logo placement on website event information page, ticketing page, and event recap page
- Recognition on social media platforms (Includes 2 posts across all platforms)
LITERACY TUTORING SPONSOR: $2,500 | IMPACT:
1 sponsorship of a Gala ticket for an individual with Down syndrome
Sponsor a Literacy student for one 10-week tutoring session
- 4 gala tickets
- Recognition in Gala slideshow and sponsor signage
- Recognition on select print and digital Gala collateral
- Recognition on social media platforms
GALA PARTICIPANT SPONSOR: $1,000 | IMPACT:
1 sponsorship of a Gala ticket for an individual with Down syndrome
- 2 Gala tickets
- Recognition on select print and digital Gala collateral
- Recognition on social media platforms
"i have a voice" Digital Journal Ads
Corporate/Business Ad: $250
Individual/Family Ad: $100
- Promote your business, offer words of support or shout-out your special GiGi's Playhouse participant with a digital journal ad! The digital journal will run on a large projection screen throughout the evening. Need help creating your ad? Send final ad copy and hi-resolution photos or logos to charlotte@gigisplayhouse.org by September 20, 2022.