Become a Sponsor

Sponsors to our 3rd annual “Night Out” to care for kids with rare diseases will host an evening full of celebration and fun at the beautiful City Hall Event Space located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood.

The evening will feature:
• A silent auction and live auction
• A moment of giving with paddle raise
• Short program illuminating the mission of The Gilmore Family Foundation
• A cocktail hour, open bar, great food

We hope you will join us for this spectacular, meaningful and fun evening as we raise money and awareness to care for kids and families with rare diseases.

For more information, download our full sponsorship packet, here

Benefits to our Sponsors

The Gilmore Family Foundation’s Night Out Gala is an opportunity to participate in the larger healthcare community, engage with new and old customers, and make a positive impact on the lives of children who are navigating rare disease.

Reach a New Audience
Our annual gala draws in 300+ attendees from all over the country, but especially the midwest. This event is an exciting opportunity to reach new clients and drive awareness.

Website & Social Recognition
All sponsors will be featured on our website, social media channels, and event signage.

Tickets to the Gala
Join us on this special night of fundraising for children with rare diseases! Each sponsorship level includes a certain number of tickets to attend the gala with family, friends or colleagues.

2025 Sponsorship Menu

Sponsorship Packages

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Our top-tier sponsor

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor
    (*only one sponsor at this level)

    • Opportunity to deliver remarks during event (optional)

    • Lead sponsor listing in digital invitation

    • Premier logo recognition on all printed and digital event materials and postings

    • Company logo and link on website

    • Company logo on screen during event

    • Premier social media posts + digital collaboration assets

    • 2 Tables (20 Tickets) for the “Night Out” event

$15,000

CHAMPION

Premium sponsor with multiple marketing touchpoints

  • Recognition as Champion Sponsor during the event

  • Opportunity to deliver remarks during event (optional)Name/logo and link on website

  • Prominent logo recognition on all printed and digital event materials and postings

  • Company logo and link on website

  • Company logo on screen during event

  • Enhanced social media presence with 4 posts + collaboration assets

  • 1 Table (10 tickes) + 3 additional tickets for the “Night Out” event

$10,000

SUPPORTER

  • Logo recognition on printed and digital event materials and postings

  • Company logo and link on website

  • 1 social media post listing the company/family name (including digital collaboration assets)

  • 2 Tickets to the “Night Out” event

$2,500

LEADER

  • Company logo on screen during event

  • Logo recognition on printed and digital event materials and postings

  • Company logo and link on website

  • 2 social media postings listing the company/family name (including digital collaboration assets)

  • 5 tickets to the “Night Out” event

$5,000

ADVOCATE

  • Sponsor recognition during the event program

  • Logo recognition on printed and digital event materials and postings

  • Company logo and link on website

  • Company logo on screen during event

  • 2 social media postings listing the company/family name (including digital collaboration assets)

  • 1 Table (10 tickets) for the “Night Out” event

$7,500

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS

ADVOCATE LEVEL SPONSOR

LEADER SPONSORS

Business card featuring a photo of a man in a suit on the left and yellow background with black text on the right, displaying the name "Sean T Dwyer, CFP" and contact information, including email and a QR code.
Gemini Medical logo featuring interconnected gray spheres.
The Amgen logo with the words 'Rare Disease' below it

SUPPORTER SPONSORS

Tricom logo with blue square design and text 'TRICOM A WINTRUST COMPANY'
Logo with the text '4B's Bittner Benkowski Blazei Bosheers' arranged vertically.

Allesandra Branca Uihlein

Ruth & Kirk Johnson

Connor & Nikkie Anderson 

Bittner, Benkowski, Blazel and Bosheers families

Jon & Alyssa Ylinen (and the J Foundation)

Wilkerson and Brosius Families 

“. . . So far I haven’t found a pediatrician, neurologist, GI specialist, or geneticist who has ever had another patient with this disorder. My son is their first and I feel very much like I’ve been put in a life raft with no map or compass or where to go from here. . .”- mother of child with a rare disorder.

Let’s end that.