September 8, 2023
The “A Million Dreams,” gala came to fruition in 2019 to expand awareness and further educate our community of followers on our journey to #curekrabbe. Leaders in the lysosomal and leukodystrophyThe leukodystrophies comprise a group of progressive, genetic disorders mainly affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Most leukodystophies result from a disruption of the growth of the myelin sh disease space, fellows in the medical community, influential gene therapyA type of therapy that offers hope and promise for a cure for many genetic disorders. A working copy of the gene replaces the non-working copy of the gene. Gene therapy is at the forefront of many companies, friends of the foundation, and most importantly, families impacted by Krabbe disease will be in attendance. We invite you to grab your favorite outfit, bow tie, romper, or something else festive and meet us at the Radisson Blu, Friday, September 8th, 2023.
Ticketed guests of the gala will be dazzled with an evening of mingling, fabulous entertainment, scrumptious food, and dynamic live and silent auction items so one day we can reach a day in which each patient receives an early diagnosis, has access to state-of-the-art care, and lives a life free of Krabbe disease.
This event, hosted by KrabbeConnect and supported by sponsors, is dedicated to all individuals who have been diagnosed with Krabbe disease. So, let’s unite for one special evening, to celebrate the successes over the past year and to raise funds for 2024. We simply won’t stop until we, as a community, #curekrabbe.
Event Details
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Date
Friday, September 8th, 2023
Timeline
5:30 pm – Doors and Auction opens
5:30- 7:00 – Cocktail Hour, Hors D” Oeuvres, and Silent Auction
7:15-8:00 – Dinner
8:00 – Silent Auction Closes
8:00 – 9:15 pm – Program
9:15 – 10:00 pm – Auction Check- Out
Location
Radisson Blu, Mall of America Location
2100 Killebrew Dr. Bloomington, MN 55425
952-314-5116
Closest Airport
Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport
Silent Auction
Details Coming Soon
Individual Ticket
Individual Ticket, $130 – CLOSED
Join us for a night of fun, excitement and most of all supporting KrabbeConnect to help #curekrabbe!
Purchase a Table
Full Table (10 seats), $1,200 – CLOSED
Interested in treating your employees to a night out? Have a group of friends interested in partying with a purpose? Purchase a tax-deductible table!
Become a Sponsor
Interested in being a sponsor for the event? For Sponsorship Information contact us at info@krabbeconnect.org.
Lodging
Overnight guests: Interested in staying the night or making a weekend of it? Remember, the Radisson Blu is connected to the Mall of America (MOA). The MOA features many unique shops, an indoor amusement park, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium, The Lego Store, Flyover America, Miniature Golf, and so much more! KrabbeConnect is working to secure a block of rooms at a flat rate.
Room rate is $159 per night from September 5th-September 10th. Reservations MUST be made by August 16th, 2023 to receive the discounted rate.
There are three ways to reserve your room:
- To book your hotel stay use this link: KrabbeConnect A Million Dreams Gala – Room Booking Link Use Promotional code KRABBE
- Call 1-800-333-3333 and Ask for the KrabbeConnect A Million Dreams Gala Room Block
Can’t attend but would like to donate to this year’s event?
There are two opportunities to contribute to KrabbeConnect’s “A Million Dreams Gala”
Donate via KrabbeConnect’s website link: https://krabbeconnect.org/
Simply text “krabbeconnect” to phone number 56651. Follow the prompts to make and pay for your donation
Event Sponsors Levels
Are you interested in being a part of the efforts to #curekrabbe? We would be thrilled to talk to you and provide you with the details of the sponsorship packages. For Sponsorship Information contact us at info@krabbeconnect.org.
#curekrabbe Champion ($10,000)
- Recognition as a #curekrabbe Champion on the KrabbeConnect website, social media, and throughout event publications
- Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company
- Two select VIP tables of ten at the event
- Logo utilized on the Krabbe disease featured impact video
- Company group photo with Krabbe heroes
- Tax deduction of $8,600
Partner with Us Knight ($2,500)
- Recognition as a Partner with Us KNight on the KrabbeConnect website, social media, and throughout event publications
- Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company
- Six VIP seats at the event
- Tax deduction of $2,080
Clinical Expert Defender ($5,000)
- Recognition as a Clinical Expert Defender on the KrabbeConnect website, social media, and throughout event publications
- Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company
- One select VIP table of ten at the event
- Company group photo with Krabbe heroes
- Tax deduction of $4,300
Stronger Together Advocate ($1,500)
- Recognition as a Stronger Together Advocate on the KrabbeConnect website, social media, and throughout event publications
- Full acknowledgment at the event recognizing your company
- Four VIP seats for the event
- Tax deduction of $1,220