A Boy and His Dream Annual Gala 2021

222 West Hubbard Street,Chicago IL 60654

04 December, 2021

Description

A Boy and His Dream Annual Gala to raise funds for Nigeria Mission Trip We hope to bring awareness to a worthy cause and strengthen the foundation for future endeavors. The living conditions and the logistics of the village Ekpoma, Nigeria, have changed very little since Sunny lived there 25 years ago. Many communities in Nigeria lack guidance and the essential tools to enable children to be prosperous adults. Our mission is to give back to this community that is in dire need of help. We will be traveling to Nigeria in 2022 to build playgrounds, bring school supplies and food, and teach the children some trade skills. Fundraising Goal: $100,000 You will have a splendid time at our Gala supporting the children of Ekpoma. At the event, expect to nosh on gourmet food provided by Gibsons Italia, sip on delicious wine by Barton & Guestier, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, listen to live music, and bid on silent and live auction items. Begin bidding on our Silent Auction Items by clicking HERE! Gala Host: Ryan Chiaverini Music: DJ Corey Sanford Video Credit: Reinvented Pictures Partners: Tesla Roche BoboisNobu HotelsBarton & GuestierPlatinum Sponsors: Bronfman Hauptman FoundationGibsons Italia Let's PaveMariner Wealth AdvisorsGold Sponsors: Nicolette St. AngelSilver Sponsors: Romer SkincareSunny Biggy FitnessBronze Sponsors: Stela ExpressHeather BraggNobu Chicago has offered our guests a special discounted room rate. This rate expires on November 12th. The number of rooms is limited, so act fast. Here is the A Boy and His Dream booking link. All funds raised from this Gala will go to support the children in the village of Ekpoma, Nigeria. Fun fact: All of the A Boy and His Dream board members are volunteers. All funds raised go back to the children A Boy and His Dream supports. We are looking forward to seeing you at our first annual Gala. To support our fundraising efforts, we are offering a variety of sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities for the Gala, please contact Alexandria Maruska: [email protected] or +1.312.254.7643 (Text or WhatsApp). Fundraising Goal: $100,000 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $1,000 - DONATION (bronze level) One ticket to the Gala. We support your business’s objective and how you are making a positive impact in this current environment. We’re proud to share about you to our growing audiences on: Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)Our WebsiteOur NewsletterOur Positive Impact EventsStep and Repeat at the Gala$2,500 - DIFFERENCE MAKER (silver level) In addition to the previous level sponsorships; Two tickets to the Gala. We’re happy to share our soapbox. Our audiences love to hear about your business from you. Take one minute of our stage time and tell them who you are and why A Boy and His Dream is important to you. $5,000 - KID INFLUENCER (gold level) In addition to the previous level sponsorships; Four tickets to the Gala. During the event, you’ll be able to take three minutes of our stage time and tell everyone who you are and why A Boy and His Dream is important to you and your organization. Get your crew fired up and inspired. $10,000 (platinum level) In addition to the previous level sponsorships; VIP AREA AT GALA AND PROMO VIDEO This level will change so many kids’ lives, get all the above, and name significant sponsors of this event. Our goal will be to recognize your extreme generosity. In addition to the previous level sponsorships; Guaranteed private VIP area at the Gala for 10 of your guests and private transportation to the Gala in a Tesla driven by a Tesla expert. We will be producing a short video talking about your partnership with A Boy and His Dream and how your organization works to help our communities. And, you’ll have 1:1 time with our founder, Sunny, to be scheduled after the Gala. We’re sure we don’t need to tell you this man’s impact on a group; the larger, the better. We think it’s the best way to express our gratitude and appreciation. Consider it the “soundtrack” to our relationship. *A Boy and His Dream is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Documentation of donation will be provided for tax deduction. What sets our Foundation apart is the fact that President, Sunny Akhigbe, is someone who has lived, walked, and experienced the devastation of opposition, adversity and a troubled beginning. Through his life experience, Sunny is now able to identify with others firsthand and bring solutions to their problems.  Children today are struggling with all forms of adversity. The adverse experiences that a child faces while growing up, makes them more likely to suffer physical and mental health issues later in life. Trauma like emotional neglect, abuse, a locked-up parent, an alcoholic mother or depressed father, are events in an adolescent's life that causes anxiety, addiction, depression, dropping out of school, gang life, gun violence and incarceration. But there is hope! Co-founders, Diana Bridges and Sunny, have created programs that will generate change in the youth who are our leaders of tomorrow. The mission is to provide them positive options and to speak to them through live presentations, without sugar-coating life's challenges; to show by example, when thrown a difficult situation; and  how to overcome and make the best decision for a great outcome. Additionally, the foundation's Learn-to-Dream Scholarship Program keeps at-risk students pursuing higher education by providing funding towards college tuition and books.