11th Annual Celebrate Hope
Celebrate Hope is the signature gala for USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Held the Thursday before Thanksgiving each year, the event features dishes by local chefs paired with wine and craft beer, as well as live entertainment. Since its inception, Celebrate Hope has generated $3.1 million for cancer research. This year's Presenting Sponsor is the USA Foundation.
When:
Nov 21, 20196:30 PM - 9:30 PMCost:
$175.00
Celebrate Hope is the signature gala for USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. Held the Thursday before Thanksgiving each year, the event features dishes by local chefs paired with wine and craft beer, as well as live entertainment. Since its inception, Celebrate Hope has generated millions of dollars for cancer research technology. A special thank-you to all of the sponsors, attendees, chefs and vendors who play an integral role in the success of Celebrate Hope!
All proceeds benefit cancer research at MCI. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Casey Hitson, Assistant Director of Development, at (251) 460-6209 or caseyhitson@southalabama.edu.
Sponsorship Levels
A sponsor-only event beginning at 5:30 p.m. features an intimate tasting with James Beard Award winner Chef Chris Hastings, co-owner of Hot & Hot Fish Club and OvenBird in Birmingham.
Cellar Master - $25,000
Benefit = $1,500
- Sixteen tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Ten tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in Celebrate Hope Program
- Priority seating at Celebrate Hope
- Reserved parking for eight vehicles at event
- Recognition on the Mitchell Cancer Institute donor wall
- Recognition on the Mitchell Cancer Institute website
Chef de Cave - $12,500
Benefit = $990
- Ten tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Eight tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in Celebrate Hope Program
- Priority seating at Celebrate Hope
- Reserved parking for five vehicles at event
- Recognition on the Mitchell Cancer Institute donor wall
- Recognition on the Mitchell Cancer Institute website
Gran Reserva - $10,000 level
Benefit = $720
- Ten tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Six tickets to the Premier Partner Event
- Special recognition in the Celebrate Hope Program
- Recognition on social media
- Reserved parking for four vehicles
Wine Maker - $7,500
Benefit = $720
- Eight tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Four tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in Celebrate Hope Program
- Reserved parking for four vehicles at event
Enophile - $5,000
Benefit = $570
- Six tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Four tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in Celebrate Hope Program
- Reserved parking for three vehicles at event
Grand Sommelier - $3,000
Benefit = $420
- Four tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Four tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in Celebrate Hope Program
Connoisseur - $1,000
Benefit = $210
- Two tickets to Celebrate Hope
- Two tickets to the Premier Partner event
- Category recognition in the Celebrate Hope Program
Individual Gala Ticket - $175
Benefit = $75
Additional Events
In light of the current outbreak of COVID-19 and the fact that the WHO has now declared it a global pandemic, we are taking all reasonable precautions to keep our community safe and informed. Based on the expanding global outbreak and guidance from experts in public health and infectious disease, the Hope Cup Golf Tournament has been canceled. Thank you to all of our supporters!