10 Reason Why You Should Come to the Shining Lights of Hope Gala

By Emily Alvarez

1. RK

RK is being given our Corporate Shooting Star Award. This award goes to a business that has gone above and beyond to support that Carson J Spencer Foundation through funding, volunteerism and partnership.

2. Denver Fire Department

DFD is being recognized with the Shining Light of Hope Award. This award is given to an individual or family who has been bereaved by suicide or who has struggled with a mental illness and have turned their despair into action to make a difference in the areas of mental health promotion and suicide prevention.

3. NPR

National Public Radio is being given the All-Star Media Award. The All-Star Media Award is given to a journalist or media organization that has done an outstanding job in safe and effective reporting on the topic of suicide prevention.

4. Sue Roche

Volunteer of the Year, Sue Roche

Sue Roche is our Volunteer of the Year. This award goes to someone that has not been paid and who has given significant time and talent to help the Carson J Spencer Foundation succeed.

5. Honorary Chairs

Mayor Michael Hancock

The Fosters

Mayor Michael Hancock is one of our Honorary Chairs. Our other Honorary Chairs are Rabbi Steven Foster and Senator Joyce Foster and their family.

6. Governor Hickenlooper

Governor John Hickenlooper

Governor John Hickenlooper will be making a special appearance and making a few remarks at the start of the Gala program.

7. Luxury Vacation Packages

Treat your family, friends and loved ones to the trip of a lifetime and contribute to the Carson J Spencer Foundation at the same time! As one of our most valued supporters, we are offering an early bird discount before the gala. From now until August 26th, you can purchase your 5 night stay getaway for $4,500.

Costa Rica

8. Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Family Reserve

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Family Reserve

This is a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Family Reserve Whiskey. This whiskey normally has a five-year waiting list and costs $5,000.

9. John Fielder Package

"Flat Tops Wilderness Sunrise" Print

Package includes: two day photography workshop in Crested Butte hosted by prominent photographer John Fielder. 29 X 60 framed print from the Yampa River Valley “Flat Top Wilderness Sunrise”. Copy of the Yampa River Valley Book.

10. Celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary as a Foundation

It is our 10^th Anniversary at the Foundation as well as out 11^th Annual Shining Lights of Hope Gala! It’s a perfect time to celebrate with us and support the organization!!

Don't forget to buy your tickets to the gala! Purchase them here.