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Support KVC Health Systems’ 2026 Special Events

Partner with KVC Health Systems, and you’ll be strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, and helping people achieve mental health wellness. Every day, your support helps connect children and teens in crisis with caring adults and gives families the tools to overcome challenges, heal from trauma and build strong futures.
Join us in creating a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Explore how to get involved ➜

Sponsored and Chaired by Hoefer Welker, Rob and Jennifer Welker
The Gala is an upscale party and will be held at The Abbott, one of Kansas City’s most beautiful venues. The Gala features gourmet food and drink, entertainment, music and fun surprises throughout the night! All funds raised will enhance the lives of children in crisis, through KVC’s diverse social, behavioral and mental health services.
GLOBAL SPONSOR: $100,000
- Gala admission for 24 guests including 3 premier tables
- Patron Reception for 24 guests
- Listed as exclusive Global Sponsor on invitation, event website and all promotional materials
- Exclusive logo placement at the entrance of the Gala and throughout venue
- Complimentary valet parking
- Complimentary hotel stay for 2
- Car service to and from the event
- Private tour of Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health
PRESENTING SPONSOR: $50,000
- Gala admission for 16 guests including 2 premier tables
- Patron Reception for 16 guests
- Listed as exclusive Presenting Sponsor on invitation, event website and all promotional materials
- Exclusive logo placement at the entrance of the Gala and throughout venue
- Upgraded premium wine at your tables
- Complimentary valet parking
- Complimentary hotel stay for 2
- Private tour of Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health
THE ABBOTT: $25,000
- Gala admission for 16 guests including 2 premier tables
- Patron Reception for 8 guests
- Listed as The Abbott Sponsor on invitation, premier logo placement on event website and promotional materials
- Premier logo placement at the entrance of the Gala
- Upgraded premium wine at your tables
- Complimentary valet parking
- Private tour of Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health
THE LUXE: $18,000
- Gala admission for 8 guests including 1 prominent table
- Patron Reception for 4 guests
- Listed as a Luxe Sponsor on invitation, prominent logo placement on event website and promotional materials
- Prominent logo placement at the entrance of the Gala
- Complimentary valet parking
- Private tour of Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health
CROSSROADS: $12,000
- Gala admission for 8 guests including 1 priority table
- Patron Reception for 4 guests
- Recognition on invitation, priority logo placement on event website and promotional materials
- Priority signage at the Gala
- Complimentary valet parking
TERRACE: $5,000
- Gala admission for 8 guests with one reserved table
- Patron Reception for 2 guests
- Recognition on invitation and logo on event website
- Signage at the Gala
- Complimentary valet parking
CHERRY STREET: $2,500
- Gala admission for 4 guests with 1/2 reserved table
- Patron Reception for 2 guests
- Recognition on invitation and logo on event website
- Signage at the Gala
- Complimentary valet parking
Monday, October 12, 2026
Title Sponsor:

This is your chance to experience one of the region’s most spectacular and premier private golf clubs, the exclusive members only Canyon Farms Golf Club located in the heart of Lenexa, KS. Golfers will receive VIP treatment as they enjoy all 18 holes, a golf cart, many gifts and prizes, meals before and after flights, and deluxe golf ‘swag.’
PRESENTING HOST SPONSOR: $35,000
- Listed as exclusive host of tournament
- Four (4) teams of four
- Logo featured on outerwear given to all golfers
- Hole sponsorship
- Prominent placement of banner on course
- Recognition on all promotional materials, emails and event website
TITLE SPONSOR: $20,000
- Corporate logo on tournament swag bag given to all 160 players
- Three (3) teams of four
- Hole sponsorship
- Banner on course
- Recognition on promotional materials, email and event website
PRO SPONSOR: $10,000
- Two (2) teams of four
- Hole sponsorship
- Banner on course
- Recognition on promotional materials, email and event website
EAGLE SPONSOR: $6,000
- One (1) team of four
- Hole sponsorship
- Banner on course
- Recognition on event website
BIRDIE SPONSOR: $3,500
- One (1) team of four
- Signage on course
- Recognition on event website
GOLF BALL SPONSOR: $2,500
- Logo featured on golf balls given to all golfers
SIGNATURE SWAG PARTNER: $2,500
- Logo featured on swag item given to all golfers
BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR: $1,500
- Signage with logo featured on beverage cart
Yes! We Want to Sponsor
To discuss opportunities to support both events, contact Amanda Smasal, Senior Director of Development, at 913-912-0457 or asmasal@kvc.org.
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