Join us for the Heroes of Hope Gala 2025

October 10th, 7:00 PM | Dayton Convention Center

Honoring Life.
Inspiring Hope.

Join us for our largest fundraising event of the year at the Dayton Convention Center on Friday, October 10th! Our goal is max out the exhibit hall with 100 tables filled with life-minded guests eager to honor God’s gift of life and help to inspire a culture of hope!  Our evening together will include client stories, a ministry update from our Executive Director, and our keynote speaker’s moving testimony of healing as a post-abortive father — all while enjoying delicious food and exciting conversations.  We sincerely hope you will partner with us in acting upon the sacred calling:

“Defend the weak and the fatherless…rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4

Please make plans to join us by registering today!
(Through the generosity of our Gala sponsors, a limited number of tickets are being provided at no cost)

Not able to attend?
You can still be a part of the Gala but donating to the fundraising goal today!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!?
It’s not too late to join with our other 102 life-minded sponsors to cover the event expenses.

We are so thankful for the sacrificial generosity of Gala sponsors!:

Benefactor of Life – $5,000 Champion of Life – $2,500
Ambient Productions
Dean’s Plumbing
Jack and Carolyn Ewig
Allen Gilbar and Danna Lilly
Teresa Hennen Realtor LLC
Dr. Gideon & Dr. (Mrs.) Funmilayo Adegbile
Phillip and Pam Black
Christian Blue Pages
Faith and Friends Radio
Grace Christian Fellowship
Honaker Hayes Wealth Management
Hope 100.7 WEEC & 93.7 The Light WFCJ
Drs. Allen and Roberta Hye
Kirkmont Church
Koinos Church
Mayor Robin and Mr. Scott Oda
Gary and Heather Schoettmer
Barbara Temple
Defender of Life – $1,000

Advanced OB/Gyn Care of SW Ohio
    William R. Dorsey DO
    Trisha Pachiano DO
Beacon Insurance Agency
Andy and Beth Black
Charles and Garnet Bristol
Centerville Community Church
Christian Life Center
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Conover
Dillhoff Financial Services
Doster Web Innovations LLC
The Dunaway Family
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Xenia
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Fairview Brethren in Christ Church
Faith Baptist Church, Beavercreek
David Geiger
Jim and Cindy Good
Good Comma Editing
Tom and Lisa Hamilton
Jeff and Amber Hole

In Memory of Sandi Hadick
Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Susan Justice
John and Barbara Korb
Dr. and Mrs. Randy Marriott
Logan and Cassie Pals
Patterson Park Church
Ridgeline Wealth Planning
Roberson Law
Steve and Susan Sato
South Dayton Presbyterian Church
Lowell and Leny Tenpas
The Living Word Church
University Baptist Church (Beavercreek)
Upper Room Worship Center
Victory Church, Fairborn
Drs. John and Connie Vitaliti
Pastor and Mrs. Charles and Wendy Webb,
Liberty Baptist Church Beavercreek
Wellspring Baptist Church
Zach and Hayley Woodward
Guardian of Life – $500

In Loving Memory of Precious One, the Baldschun Family, & Nancy McLaughlin
Bon Builders, Inc., Dana Shoup, Architect
Douglas and Sharon Brook
Jerry and Diana Caldwell
Calvary Open Bible Church
Centerville Christian Fellowship
Concordia Lutheran Church
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen English
Fearless Church
First Church of Christ of Xenia
Chris and Joy Georgakas
Give God Glory (G3)
Mark and Maria Holbrook
Huber Heights First Baptist Church
Adam and Jessica Josefczyk
LAUCO Engineering
Sheri Lawson

Nick and Amanda Leimbach
Jim and Esther Lindgren
Miami Valley Church of Christ
Rev. and Mrs. Elias Moreno Jr, Lt Col (Retired)
New Vision Church of God
Patty Puckett
Redeemer Orthodox Presbyterian Church
M. Jennifer Reno
Phil and Jo Anne Rohrer
Seven Weeks Coffee
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schultz
Sonshine Commercial Cleaning
Sovereign Grace Church Dayton
Springboro Baptist Church
The Covenant at Sugar Grove
Keith and Lynn White
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wojtowicz

 

FOR THOSE ATTENDING, below are the answers to your 10 most frequently asked questions:
1. Where will the Gala be held? 
It will be in Exhibit Hall B of the Dayton Convention Center on 22 E 5th St in downtown Dayton.
2. When should I show up?  
Plan to arrive between 5:30 – 6:30 pm in order to be able to park, check in, and walk through our Experience Hope Rising Ministry Tour.  The opening prayer begins at 6:55 pm.
3. Where do I park?  You have two options:
  a) park in the Oregon District Parking Garage on 116 E 5th St.  Parking is free.  It’s about a 3-4 minute walk in a covered walkway to the Dayton Convention Center.  If it’s raining, you won’t get wet!
  b) use the FREE valet parking that will be available after 5:30 pm by pulling up in front of the Dayton Convention Center.  The tip is already paid!
4. What should I wear? It’s a semi-formal event.  Most women wear dresses of varying levels of fanciness.  Most men wear a blazer at minimum, and suit and ties are common.
5. Will I need to pay for the meal when I arrive?  The cost of the meal (as well as all of the costs for the evening) have already been paid for by our generous Gala sponsors.  
6. When will the event be over?  The final ‘Amen’ will be said around 9:00 pm. 
7. If I’m not already registered, can I just “show up”? Unfortunately, because we’ve already submitted and paid for the meal choices for those who have already registered, only registered guests can attend.  
8. Is there assigned seating?  Registered guests have been assigned to a table.  At check-in, you’ll be informed of your table number.
9. If I need to cancel last minute, what should I do?  Are you certain that you can’t come?  We will miss you!  Because your meal has already been paid for and we can’t get refunds for those, we ask that you do 4 things:
a) Try to find a replacement person(s) to substitute in for you.
b) Notify your table host (if applicable).
c) Call Susan at 937-250-6544 or email her susan@hoperising.org and let her know if you were able to find a substitute. (She can’t receive texts at this number.)
d) You can still give towards the fundraising goal using the green button below.
10. My question wasn’t listed here.  Who do I ask? Call Susan at 937-250-6544 or email her susan@hoperising.org and she’ll be happy to answer these.