Ties & Tennies Gala 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024

Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions, 1902 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI

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SCHEDULE of EVENTS:

6:00pm-7:00pm - VIP Toast & Auction Preview (by invitation only)
7:00pm - General Admin Registration Open | Cocktail Hour
7:45pm - Dinner | Program | Live Auction
- Program Includes:
- Unified Keynote Remarks
- Special Olympics Michigan in action!
10:00pm - Silent Auction Closes
11:00pm - Event Concludes

Pair black tie optional evening attire with your tennis shoes in camaraderie with our Athletes, for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and inspiration.

All proceeds from this event will benefit over 22,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Michigan, by funding year-round sports and training, health and wellness programming, and anti-bullying education.

PARKING

Valet & Self-Parking available in the Ford Field Parking Structure located at 1902 St. Antoine - all attendees should enter via Ford Field Gate G (ground level)

Parking Costs underwritten by:

We've raised $55.3K Our Goal $250,000

We're raising money to support Special Olympics Michigan programs and athletes!

Help us reach our goal by "raising your paddle" to make a donation:

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Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions

1902 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226

- GUEST SCREENINGS -

Due to NFL regulations, all guests visiting Ford Field are required to pass a mandated venue safety screening upon entering. This includes entering through a metal detector.

Tickets
TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED, UNLESS YOUR REGISTRATION IS PRE-APPROVED BY EVENT ORGANIZERS (gala@somi.org)

Join us for an evening of celebration, camaraderie, & inspiration.

Underwriting/Sponsorship (Select Option during Checkout)

$2,000.00

Underwriting/Sponsorship Opportunities Available: 1) Athlete Table Underwriter 2) Bar Underwriter 3) Wine Welcome Underwriter *Logo at station that is underwritten, logo on display, company name verbal recognition in welcome remarks by emcee *Up to two guests may attend from your company

Underwriting/Sponsorship (Select Option during Checkout)

$1,000.00

Underwriting/Sponsorship Opportunities Available: 1) Floral + Decor Underwriter 2) Goodnight Gift Underwriter 3) Sport Station Underwriter *Logo at station that is underwritten, logo on display, company name verbal recognition in welcome remarks by emcee *Up to two guests may attend from your company

EVENT INFO:

AUCTIONS

Your ticket to the event includes access to a large Silent Auction, an entertaining Live Auction, and on-site raffles.

Currently donated auction items include packages / experiences from:

Detroit Lions Signed Memorabilia, Scavenger Hunts by Let's Roam, University of Michigan Football Tickets, Golf Packages, Dining Experiences, and more!

To donate an auction item / package, please download the Auction Item Request Packet.