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You can still participate in the auction!38th Annual Confections in Chocolate Gala for Hope
Saturday, March 21st
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Franklin Plaza, Troy
Cocktail Attire/Black-tie Optional
RSVP by: 3/10/2026
Register by 3/1 and pay early bird pricing!
A Fun Evening of Support!
Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, cocktail hour with open bar and hors d'oeuvres, fine dining, dancing to live music performed by TS Ensemble, silent auction, raffles, and of course, an array of decadent chocolate desserts, the highlight of the evening!
Program Highlights
Master of Ceremonies
Chris Onorato
Anchor, WNYT NewsChannel 13
Flame of Hope Award
presented to
Neurelis
Introduction of the 2026 Winning Kids
Ada Yesupriya and Penelope Zareski
Program Information
5:00 PM-6:00 PM - Cocktail Hour with Open Bar
6:15 PM - Program Begins
7:00 PM - Dinner is Served
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Dessert & Dancing!
***9:30 PM - Auction Closes***
*Registration is required*
RSVP by 3/10/2026
$200 per person - early registration by 3/1
$225 per person - if purchased after 3/1
$150 ages 30 and Under
$500 Honorary Committee
Meal Choices:
Braised Beef Short Ribs over creamy mashed potatoes
Seared Salmon with lemon, white wine and dill sauce
Chicken Francaise
Grilled Portabella Mushroom with grilled vegetables
Looking for Overnight Accomodations?
There is a hotel directly across the street from Franklin Plaza. A block of rooms will be held until 2/21 at a discounted rate.
Best Western Plus Franklin Square Inn
Room Rate: $130/night (with tax, $144.30)
*Anyone booking after February 21st will pay whatever the going rate is at that time (right now the rate for that night is $175 plus tax). This is for one king bed or two queens and breakfast is included.
The link to book a room is: https://groups.franklinsquareinn.com/EpilepsyFoundation
Raffle for Hope!
Only 100 tickets will be sold!
First Prize = $4,000
Two Second Prize Winners will receive $500 Each!
$100/ticket
Drawing to be held during the gala.
Winner need not be present to win.
Purchase your ticket here!
Unable to attend?
Please consider donating (see below) or bidding on the auction (see Register to Participate above). We greatly appreciate any level of support!
For General Questions and Corporate Sponsorships:
Please contact Dan by calling (518) 456-7501 or [email protected].
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
Our Mission: To improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection.
Our Vision: So no one faces epilepsy alone.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to serving people with epilepsy in 22 counties of northeastern New York, including the Capital Region, North Country, and Upper Hudson Valley.
Proceeds from this event will help fund the programs and services we provide, including information and referral, service coordination, counseling, support groups, education and first aid training, art therapy, and advocacy for individuals with epilepsy and their families. We also provide information about epilepsy to professionals in the community through our in-service training programs.
If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, please call us at (518) 456-7501.
For more information about epilepsy and our services, please visit our website at https://efneny.org.
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