Thank you to our Decor Sponsor Thank you to our Foundation Friends Sponsor Thank you to our Cornerstone Sponsor Thank you to our Pillars of Progress Sponsor Thank you to our Gala Supporter Thank you to our Gala Supporter Thank you to Our Family Spirit Sponsor, the Cuchna Family Thank you to Our Foundation Friends Sponsor Thank you to Our Cornerstone Sponsor Thank you to Our Gala Supporter Thank you to Our Pillars of Progress Sponsor Thank You to our SMG Legacy Sponsor, the VanCura Family Thank you to our Gala Supporter Thank you to Our Gala Supporter Thank You to our SMG Legacy Sponsor, the Watson Family Thank you to our Pillars of Progress Sponsor Thank you to Our Whiskey Bar Sponsor Thank you to our Gala Supporter Thank you to our Gala Supporter Thank you to Our Photo Booth Sponsor

Welcome to the 2026 Gala: Stones of Legacy 

6:00 p.m. | Arrival & Check-In

  • Last chance to get your Golden Ticket, Whiskey Tickets, & Heads or Tails ticket
  • Bar closes promptly at 7:00PM


6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Cocktail Hour

  • Socialize, enjoy drinks, snap a photo at the red-carpet wall or in the photo booth and
  • Browse the Silent Auction. 


7
:00 p.m. | Welcome & Dinner


7:30 p.m. | The Main Event

  • Heads or Tails
  • Golden Ticket Winner Announced
  • Live Auction
  • Call for Cash 


8:30 p.m. | Dancing and Drinks


10:00 p.m. | Silent Auction Closes

  • Begin picking up your winnings


10:30 p.m. | Bar Closes


11:00 p.m. | Conclusion of Event

  • Check out and take your winnings with you.
  • Confirm you have the credit card you want to use entered in your GiveSmart profile.
  • Cards will automatically be charged if you don't check out at the end of the night. If you want to pay by check, please bring your checkbook. 

Instant Trips & Raffles

Silent Auction: Investing in Lasting Legacies 

The memories we create with our family and friends are the most enduring legacies we leave behind. This year's Silent Auction has been curated to help you write those stories.

Whether it's a family getaway, front-row sporting and theater packages, or "behind-the-scenes" professional experiences that will inspire your children for years to come, you're bidding on a lifetime of stories.  

  • NEW! World-Class Getaways: This year we've launched instant buy-in trips including escapes to Mexico, the Smoky Mountains and Nashville. You can purchase these with a group of friends and take the trip together. If you have questions, please reach out to to [email protected].
  • NEW! The Signature Raffles:  Four opportunities to win a luxurious spa day, exclusive four course bourbon and rye dinner pairing, an authentic French culinary experience, or stunning jewelry.  

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Important Gala Info

Stones of Legacy: The Golden Ticket Raffle

Get ready, Gala guests! This year's Golden Ticket Raffle invites you to choose an experience that will become part of your story. With four extraordinary prizes rooted in tradition, adventure, and opportunity, the winning ticket holder will select the legacy they wish to create-whether it's an unforgettable family getaway, a timeless European escape, a once-in-a-lifetime U.S. Open golf experience, a retreat in the Great Smoky Mountains or a full year of tuition.

For just $100 per ticket, you'll hold the key to one of these unforgettable experiences. But remember-only 300 tickets are available, and you do not need to be present at the Gala to win!

Click below to see full details on the Golden Ticket Raffle, including how to purchase tickets, sales dates, and a closer look at each of the four incredible prizes! Don't miss your chance to win big!

Golden Ticket Raffle Details


Gala Terms & Best Practices 


We encourage all guests purchasing theme party tickets and participating in the live or silent auction to please review the following terms and best practices to help ensure a meaningful and memorable conclusion to our Stones of Legacy Gala. 

Gala Terms & Guidelines


Together, we can build a lasting legacy-one stone, one act of generosity at a time. Your support helps lay the foundation for faith, learning, and community that will shape generations to come. Join us, share in this mission, and help make this year's Gala an unforgettable night. Because every legacy is built by people like you.

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