The Hope Hour Gala,

About the event

The Hope Hour Gala is Gemma’s Hope’s signature gala fundraiser — an evening dedicated to raising awareness and support for families grieving the loss of a baby. Guests will enjoy a fun night of cocktails & mocktails, light bites & desserts, a silent auction & raffle, and community while helping fund our hospital donation programs, which provide memory boxes, grief resources, and comfort books to families nationwide.

It’s not just a celebration — it’s a chance to raise your glass for hope, healing, and impact.

Why should you sponsor?

Sponsoring the Hope Hour Gala means more than just placing your name on an event — it’s about making a tangible difference for grieving families while also positioning your brand as a community leader.

• Meaningful Impact: Every sponsorship directly funds memory boxes, grief resources, and comfort books for families who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby.

• Community Visibility: The Gala and our Cheers to Hope drink campaign reach thousands across Charlotte, connecting your brand with a compassionate, engaged audience.

• Positive Brand Alignment: Sponsors are recognized as advocates for healing, hope, and family support — values that resonate deeply with today’s consumers.

• Lasting Legacy: Your partnership helps Gemma’s Hope expand its programs nationwide, ensuring families everywhere have access to comfort and care.

In short: sponsoring the Gala is both good for business and life-changing for families.

Ally Shaw

We are Gemma’s Hope, a Charlotte-based nonprofit founded in memory of my daughter, Gemma. Our mission is to provide comfort and resources to families grieving the loss of a baby by donating memory boxes, grief books, and support materials to hospitals and families across the country.

Sponsors can trust us because we are:

• Proven & Transparent: We’ve built strong partnerships with almost 50 hospitals nationwide and share clear reporting on how every dollar is used.

• Community-Rooted: As a local nonprofit, we are deeply connected to Charlotte’s community, businesses, and families.

• Mission-Driven: Our work is fueled by both personal experience and a commitment to ensure no family grieves alone.

• Sustainable & Growing: Through events like the Hope Hour Gala and Cheers to Hope, we are building a track record of successful fundraising and impact expansion.

Supporting Gemma’s Hope means partnering with a trustworthy, passionate organization that delivers both community good and sponsor visibility.

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