Presented by Eye Surgeons of Indiana, this gala unfolds at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center with a warm, fall-inspired ambiance. Tickets are available at $225 per person or $2,250 per table, setting the stage for an evening of entertainment and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Guests can expect a red carpet arrival, live and silent auctions with mobile bidding from their phones, complimentary selections of beer and wine throughout the night, and a three course dinner. The program includes opportunities to win exclusive prizes, wine and bourbon tastings, and a lounge style after-party featuring Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos with an energetic, all request show that brings the audience into the performance, plus a dessert tasting from four local restaurants.
The Fund-A-Need focuses on family engagement programs at the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired and across Indiana. These initiatives provide resources, support, and practical skills, foster community and stronger communication, and equip families to advocate and navigate the challenges of blindness. The Terry Lee Foundation serves as the Education Match Sponsor.
Keynote speaker Kristin Smedley, sponsored by VisionQuest Eyecare, is a nationally recognized parent advocate whose experience raising two blind sons fuels her work in disability awareness and education. As co-founder and CEO of the Curing Retinal Blindness Foundation, she has helped raise more than 4 million dollars, supported the advancement of the first FDA approved gene therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and championed H.R. 625, the first U.S. bill submitted in Braille. Through bestselling books, a TEDx talk, and partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, she highlights innovation, opportunity, and meaningful change for people with disabilities.
Thanks to Bosma Enterprises, the Student Engagement Area features handmade ceramic pumpkins created by students from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. These unique pieces, crafted in a variety of sizes, come together as a charming pumpkin patch for guests to explore and purchase.
Support is provided by Gold Table Sponsors Abrams EyeCare and Midwest Eye Institute, Silver Table Sponsors 20/20 Eye Physicians of Indiana, Bausch + Lomb, First Financial Bank, IU School of Medicine - Dept. of Ophthalmalogy, Lauth Family Foundation, and Whitewater Eye Centers, the After-Party Lounge Band Sponsor Glaukos Charitable Foundation, the Late Night Snack Pack Sponsor Wilhelm Construction, the Paddle Sponsor Huntington Bank, and Champagne Wall Sponsors Allegion, Better Bodies, Inc., Indiana Members Credit Union, Madore Visionary Solutions, and Whitson Vision. Additional support comes from A Taste of Indiana, Ankawa Fine Jewelry, Anthony's Chophouse, Cunningham Restaurant Group, Daniel's Vineyard, The GOAT, John Bramblitt, Naptown Floral, Mike Clayton - Bourbon Aficionado, Monterey Coastal Cusine, Savor, Shake Up Cocktails, and Tactive.