🎉 Thank You for Making the 2025 SARAH Gala a Tremendous Success! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that this year’s SARAH Spark of Hope Gala was an incredible success and it’s all thanks to YOU! Together, we raised more than $205,000 in support of SARAH’s mission to make independence possible for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A heartfelt thank you to our top-level sponsors whose generosity helped make this evening so special:
- 💡 BEACON SPONSORS
Bishop’s Orchards Farm Market and Winery
Town Fair Tire Foundation - ✨ DAZZLE SPONSORS
Granite City Electric & The Helle Family
Yusen and The Wolff Family
We also extend our sincere gratitude to all our sponsors who contributed to the success of the night. Our silent and live auctions featured an exciting array of items from WWE wrestling belts and handcrafted whiskey barrel tables, to golf outings, dream vacations, fine dining, and luxury spa packages. There was truly something for everyone! The ever-popular Wine Raffle Table returned this year, thanks to the many generous donors who contributed bottles and to those who purchased surprise bottles, your support made it a highlight once again! Guests enjoyed a vibrant cocktail hour accompanied by live jazz performed by a talented group from Guilford High School (GHS), thank you for creating such a welcoming ambiance. The Live Auction, masterfully hosted by John Peters, featured returning favorites like the Naples Pizza Truck and Lobster Bake, as well as exciting new experiences like a coveted spot in Matt Berry’s Fantasy Football League and a Farm-to-Table Dinner at Bishop’s Farm.
A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers from GSB and our Gala Committee members – Sally Esborn, Terese Howie, Jennifer Gould, Kim Guile, Erin McCallum, Mary Reynolds, Jessica Robison, and Carolyn Wolff – whose hard work behind the scenes ensures this event runs smoothly year after year. Your commitment to giving back is deeply appreciated. Together, we celebrated community, generosity, and the powerful mission of SARAH. Thank you for standing with us and making this unforgettable evening possible!
With heartfelt gratitude,
The SARAH Foundation
