The Shea Center Gala is coming up on June 17, 2023, and will be located at Montage Laguna Beach. We hope you can attend for a night of spectacular views, amazing food and entertainment, and an opportunity to raise funds in support of The Shea Center.

• View the 2023 Gala invitation here, and head over to the event website to reserve your spot for tickets/sponsorships: SheaCenter.org/gala
• If you can’t attend the event but want to help ensure the bright futures of our clients, consider donating to the Fosheim Rider Support Fund or purchasing an item from the online silent auction.

 

Tickets and Sponsorship

Secure your spot before it sells out

Join fellow Shea Center supporters for an evening at the beautiful Montage Laguna Beach supporting our mission and shining a light on our 45 years of service.

Get tickets and see all sponsorship levels at SheaCenter.org/gala

All sponsors and guests will receive valet parking, entrance to the cocktail party on Montage Laguna Beach Ocean and Pacific lawns, appetizers, signature cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits. A three-course meal including dessert will be served in the grand ballroom followed by dancing.

Online Silent Auction for Everyone

Attending the event is not required to participate in the online auction 

• Register now for our week-long online silent auction
• Bid on items from June 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. until June 19, 2023, at 12:00 p.m.
  • Anyone can bid on auction items during the week.
  • You will receive text notifications on the status of your bids.

Do you have an item you want to donate to our silent auction? We appreciate your support! Please contact Gloria Kilburn at gkilburn@sheacenter.org

The Evening Will Include

Spectacular views, entertainment, delicious food 

Timeline for the evening at the Annual Shea Center Gala:

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean 

• Cocktails, wine, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
• Enjoy great company and music.
• Capture the evening with our multiple photo opportunities.  ​​​

​​​​7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Grand Ballroom

• Shea Center Client Spotlight featuring Kabir.
• The Michael Lewis Friends of the Disabled Award honoring
  Bonnie and David Eastman.
• Live Auction filled with unique items and experiences.
• Opportunity to donate to our Fosheim Rider Support Fund.
• Delight in your gourmet dinner and dessert.

Dance to live music and entertainment provided by Bonnie Foster Productions.

Event Honorees: Bonnie & David Eastman

Meet the extraordinary team

Bonnie and David Eastman are longtime supporters and volunteers at The Shea Center. Bonnie started as a lesson volunteer 20 years ago and remains a weekly lesson volunteer. Bonnie’s joy at volunteering inspired David to become a Shea lesson volunteer for a number of years.

As we got to know Bonnie as a person and began to see her talents unveiled, we knew we needed her support with Shea fundraising events. Bonnie started on the Drive to Ride committee, became our BBQ Chair (10 years and counting!), joined our board of directors and gala committee, and most recently came full circle to co-chair our Drive to Ride committee. David supports The Shea Center’s mission through hours spent on countless projects to enhance our events, providing our staff with business advice, and being a regular sponsor with Bonnie at all our events.

Bonnie and David embody the ideal of “time, treasure, talent” on every level. They lead by example and with their hearts. They are dedicated to their passions, are willing to help wherever needed, and are always up for a celebration. Adored by all who know them, Bonnie and David are very much beloved members of The Shea Center family. What would an event be without those two closing down the dance floor?

It is a privilege to celebrate their dedication and service to The Shea Center.

The Debut of a New Client Video

During the evening program in the ballroom 

Every year at our annual gala we have the privilege to highlight a client and their journey at The Shea Center. This year we are excited to share Kabir’s story. His story will debut at the 2023 Gala and will be shared digitally after the event. Stay tuned!

Fosheim Rider Support Fund

Help ensure the bright futures for our clients 

Our goal during our special events is to raise awareness and funding for our client programs. Click here to make a donation to the Fosheim Rider Support Fund.

• The Fosheim Rider Support Fund (est. 2007) aids in providing funds for client financial aid, horse care, and priority programs such as our military programs.
• The fund is named for Penny and Jon Fosheim and their 30+ year commitment to our mission.
• As the need increases for our programs, so does the investment to support them.
• Your tax-deductible donation directly transforms the lives of the 1,500 participants we serve.

No matter the size, every single gift is important and helps us improve the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs.

Underwriting Opportunities

Underwriting Opportunities for Gala 2023 were created to be budget-relieving so that our event revenue will be able to support more of our programs.

See below for underwriting opportunities and benefits associated with them.

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Gala Gift
$1,000 tax deductible

Benefits:

• All donations of $1,000 and above given prior to the event will get recognition in the evening’s program.

This opportunity will give our committee funds to use as needed to add “glitz and glamour” to the evening.

Floral Décor Underwriting

 

$8,000 tax deductible

Benefits:

• “Floral Décor provided by… ” signage where appropriate
• Name in evening’s program

This opportunity covers all the floral décor for the Gala, both on the lawn and on all tables in the ballroom.

 

Valet Underwriting

 

$6,000 tax deductible

Benefits:

• Name in evening’s program
• The donor can provide an item to be placed in cars

This will provide valet parking for all guests at the gala. Approximately 300 cars.