The 19th Annual Lemon Ball
Event Information
Join us for the 19th Annual Lemon Ball, for an evening full of charm and elegance all while making a huge impact for childhood cancer research!
Adorned in yellow ties and gowns, guests kick off their evening with a special cocktail reception featuring auction items and experiences available for bid. Then, waiting in the Grand Ballroom, is a delicious meal, stories and interviews from childhood cancer heroes and families, and an exhilarating live auction. The evening will conclude with dancing accompanied by a live band (Strangers).
The Alex Scott Crystal Cup Awards will also be presented to an individual and a group for their commitment to continuing Alex’s mission to fight childhood cancer, one cup at a time.
For more information, contact Gigi Umstead at [email protected]
We would love for you to join us next year!
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2025 SPONSORS
Coming soon!
Become a Sponsor or Benefactor
Sponsorship & Benefactor Levels
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Gigi Umstead at [email protected]
PRESENTING SPONSOR - $50,000 ($44,000 TAX-DEDUCTIBLE)
- 28 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (logo included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Two (2) full-color pages (non-consecutive) in Tribute Book with company logo on cover**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (included in remarks by Liz & Jay Scott)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed and hyperlinked as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
- Opportunity for your company to be spotlighted in Lemon Ball emails reaching thousands of ALSF supporters
- Opportunity to submit a recorded shoutout video for the program’s introduction segment
Diamond - $25,000 ($20,700 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (logo included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Two (2) full-color Pages (non-consecutive) in Tribute Book**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed and hyperlinked as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
- Opportunity to submit a recorded shoutout video for the program’s introduction segment
Platinum - $10,000 ($8,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- One (1) hotel room on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Gold - $6,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible)
- 8 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Silver - $3,000 ($2,200 tax-deductible)
- 4 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Bronze - $1,000 ($625 tax-deductible)
- 2 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Half (1/2) black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
*To be recognized on the Lemon Ball invitation, commitment must be received by November 21, 2024.
**To be included in the Tribute Book, tributes must be received by December 6, 2024.
Become a Benefactor
Benefactor opportunities are available for individuals and families. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Gigi Umstead, [email protected]
Diamond Benefactor - $25,000 ($20,950 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Platinum Benefactor - $10,000 ($8,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- One (1) hotel room on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Gold Benefactor - $6,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible)
- 8 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Silver Benefactor - $3,000 ($2,200 tax-deductible)
- 4 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Bronze Benefactor - $1,000 ($625 tax-deductible)
- 2 tickets to the 2025 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Half (1/2) black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
*To be recognized on the Lemon Ball invitation, commitment must be received by November 21, 2024.
**To be included in the Tribute Book, tributes must be received by December 6, 2024.
2025 Benefactors
Coming soon. Thank you to all our 2024 Benefactors!
Tribute Book
You can purchase an individual full- and half-color page in the digital and printed tribute book. Tribute book pages must be submitted by Friday, December 13, 2024.
- Full page: $500
- Half page: $250
Please contact Gigi Umstead at [email protected] to purchase.
Volunteers
Coming Soon!
If you have a volunteer inquiry for the event, please reach out to Maggie Gaal, [email protected] with any questions.
Auction
Donate your tickets, tangibles, time or talent to bettering the lives of children with cancer. You will be recognized for your donation both online and at the event. In addition to demonstrating your support, remember that an auction donation can result in a new client or customer and that all donations are tax deductible. Fill out an auction donation form to donate to this year's auction. The deadline to donate an item is Friday, January 10, 2025.
If you have questions about the auction, contact Mikey Tauber at [email protected]
FAQs
Where is the event located?
To Be Announced!
What is the timeline for the event?
Please note all times are approximate and are listed in Eastern Time Zone.
Monday, January XX, 2025
- 12 noon - Silent Auction Opens
Saturday, January XX, 2025
- 6-6:30 pm – Sponsor and Benefactors Reception
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction (auction will remain open until 10:15 pm)
- 8 pm - Welcome from Hosts and Dinner
- 9 pm - Awards Presentation and Live Auction
- 10 pm - Dessert and Dancing
- 10:15 pm – Silent Auction closes
- 12 am – Lemon Ball ends
*Please note: Sponsor and Benefactor guests arrive at 6pm, and General Admission arrives at 6:30pm. If you are unsure of which ticket you have, please refer to your guest information email.
Where can guests park?
To Be Announced
What should I wear?
Dress is “yellow tie optional,” which is our twist on “black-tie.” Men may wear tuxedos or dark suits. Women may dress in long gowns or cocktail attire.
How do I know my table number?
All guests will receive their table numbers at check-in. Additionally, there will be multiple ballroom ushers to help you find your table.
Are there rooms available at the Courtyard Marriott Springfield (connected to the venue)?
To Be Announced
What are this year’s raffle prizes?
To Be Announced
Coming Soon!
Liquor Raffle
Coming Soon!
How do I bid on auction items?
Our auction opens on Monday before the event! We are using mobile bidding powered by GiveSmart. Browse and bid on items using a computer, mobile device or tablet. To register, text ‘lemon’ to 76278 or visit https://lemon.givesmart.com. The auction will remain open until 10:15pm ET on the Saturday of the event. When the auction closes, winners will be notified by text message in which they will receive a link to complete payment. Winners can pick up their items in the auction room, unless otherwise noted. Please note: ALL alcohol must be picked up that night or at the ALSF office. If you have auction-related inquiries, please contact Mikey Tauber, [email protected]
How do I donate during Fund A Cure?
There are three ways to donate during the Fund A Cure portion of the evening.
- Guests can donate by clicking the link sent directly from GiveSmart.
- Guests can fill out the donation cards at each seat.
- Guests can scan the QR code on the donation card to donate on ALSF’s Lemon Ball page.
You can donate at any time during the evening!
Are there other ways to donate?
You can donate at ANY point during the evening. Guests can visit this page to donate directly. If you have any questions pertaining to donations, please contact Sara Moyer at [email protected].
Who is receiving the Alex Scott Crystal Cup Awards?
To Be Announced!
Coming Soon
To Be Announced!
Coming Soon