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W.orking A.nimals G.iving S.ervice 4 Kids
"Growing Possibilities,
One Child at a Time"
W.A.G.S. in CLE Night Out
A WAGS 4 Kids Gala Event
See You Next Year!
Friday, October 18th, 2024 | Ariel International Center | 7PM - 11PM | VIP Reception at 6PM
You Are Invited...
Take in the view of our Emerald City with the wicked witch's potion, a poppy field of prizes, munchkin-sized bites, and of course - meet Toto too! All while supporting W.A.G.S. 4 Kids!
● Friday, October 18, 2024● Ariel International Center (Map It) ●
● Complimentary Valet Parking ● Red Carpet Entrance ●
● VIP Table Reception at 6pm for a special Treasure Hunt ● 7pm - 11pm ● Program Begins: 8pm ●
Program
6:00 PM - *VIP Table Sponsor Reception*, Silent Auction Opens
7:00PM - *Doors Open, Cocktail Reception
8:00PM - Keynote Speaker, Awards Reception, Live Auction
9:30PM - Silent Auction Closes
10:00pm - Check Out Opens
Each year, around this time, W.A.G.S. 4 Kids joins together with our generous contributors, volunteers, community partners and most importantly – the families we serve – to celebrate and support them in their ongoing struggle against developmental disabilities & mental health challenges through the early intervention service and support of a W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Service Dog! In 2021, friends gathered for an evening of "Pure Imagination" and what can only be described as pure magic as we raised over $50,000 that night for WAGS 4 Kids programming and $25,000 for scholarships and direct family assistance.
This year, we invite you to dazzle in denim & delight in diamonds when you attend the 2022 W.A.G.S.inCLE Night Out "Denim & Diamonds". Enjoy an elevated autumn comfort food & cocktail experience starting at 7 PM with a VIP reception at 6 PM. Meet & greet with local award-winning farm to table chefs and enjoy an evening of fall fun, music, incredible views and laughter celebrating 18 years of Working Animals Giving Service for Kids - Thanks to YOU!
Since our founding in 2004, Working Animals Giving Service for Kids has partnered hundreds of kids with their service dogs, serving 35 counties of NE & Central OH, hosted educational programming for nearly 15,000 children across 20 districts, and launched 4 prison programs whereby apprentice offenders have found a new path to re-entry. This year, we are especially excited to announce our expansion to Richland and Lorain Correctional Institutions due to kick off in November 2022 thanks to the support of Wardens Kenneth & Jennifer Black & their local teams.
This work in early intervention services has been proven to help change a child's developmental path and improve outcomes for children, families, and communities. Help a child, help a family! Make a wish come true and empower a future leader of tomorrow! Families benefit from early intervention by being able to better meet their children's needs from an early age and throughout their lives.
Your support of this event positively and directly impacts W.A.G.S. 4 Kids programs and services.
All event proceeds will be used for mission critical services like on-boarding new service pups-in-training, food, housing, veterinary care, supplies and countless hours of professional training that go into preparing a Service Dog for placement with a child. (Did I mention that 4 of our service pups in training will be there?)
We are especially proud to announce this year - all fund-a-need proceeds will go towards the WAGS 4 Kids Foundation Partner Placement Scholarship Fund to be used to provide scholarships to kids in need that, due to no fault of their own, are having a hard time meeting their fundraising goals. Let's place some dogs tonight!
Until then, stay safe, be well, and thank you for all your support of W.A.G.S. 4 Kids.
Sincerely,
Sera Nelson, Executive Director
When you register to attend this in-person event, we will send you your bid number and you'll learn about the impact W.A.G.S. 4 Kids has on our community and support our mission. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to celebrate and win awesome prizes through our online auction!
Meet Local Chefs & Savor Small Bites From
Full Bar Service Sponsored By:
Tito's Handmade Vodka
Beam Suntory
Jim Beam
Hornitos
House of La Rose
Budweiser
Southern Wine & Spirits
EJ Gallo Winery
Coca Cola Co & Distilada
With Your Hosts:
WKYC Health Correspondent Monica Robins
Auction Conducted By:
Bob Hale, Benefit Auction Services LLC
2022 Keynote Speaker:
Dr David & Mrs. Jennifer Trebb
With Entertainment By "Those Guys"
Pre-Register To Bid Online
Place Your Bets! Bidding will once again take place online.
RSVP by October 6th and our WAGS 4 Kids staff will pre-register you!
Want to wait until the night of the event? Volunteers will be at the door to assign your bidder # and answer any questions.
Thank You for taking this journey with us down the yellow brick road. Your support immediately impacts W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, programs and those it serves.
Auction Items
While we wait, YOU can preview and pre-bid on ALL of our LIVE & Silent Auction Items.
Staying Home? Set it and forget it by choosing a proxy bid for each item that catches your eye! A proxy bid allows you to enter the maximum amount you're willing to spend with the goal of winning the item at the lowest possible price. The system will bid for you, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered on the item. You will be notified if you are outbid!
Register to BID on the latest electronics, beautiful jewelry, signed sports memorabilia, a hand-made doll house, dog supplies, a whisky barrel, and much more.
Side Games
Back By Popular Demand!
Play your odds and walk away with this top-shelf booze barrel or grab one of our instant win mytery prize packages. Donate $20 and WIN!
Fund-A-Need
Holy WOWZA! You DID it! 2022 fund a need raised $29,066!
Proceeds from this year's Fund-A-Need will go to the Partner Placement Scholarship Fund create scholarships for 4 Kids in Need who due to no fault of their own STRUGGLE to meet their fundraising goals to receive their W.A.G.S. 4 Kids service dogs.
LET'S KEEP IT GOING!
It is only with YOUR help that we can keep creating scholarships for our kids through the W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Its mission is to oversee the W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Endowment Funds. and is authorized to make a yearly contribution to W.A.G.S. 4 Kids proper as well as an annual grant award to families who have qualified to receive a service dog from W.A.G.S. 4 Kids and are either economically unable to participate due to the fundraising requirement or despite their best efforts - need help meeting their annual goal.
Cleveland's finest local farm to table restaurants will tantalize our taste buds serving small bites sourced regionally. Cocktails will also be seasonal and plentiful as guests enjoy an open bar featuring locally brewed beer, locally sourced wines and notable local liquors, mixed expertly to taste. Guests will be greeted with a red carpet entrance featuring some of our service dogs in training and led up to our event space featuring a 360 Degree Lake Erie view of Cleveland at Sunset, Live and Silent Auction Items, Cocktail Hour entertainment by Moss Stanley & the Nitebridge Band and more to come!
This event is evolving and we look forward to releasing more details as they become available.
With Your Host:
Mark Nolan, Magic 105.7
Auction Conducted By:
Bob Hale of Benefit Auction Services, LLC
Entertainment By
Program
6:00pm - VIP Table Reception
7:00pm - Doors Open
7:55pm - Welcome Comments
2019 Honorees:
8:30pm - Live Auction Begins
8:55pm - Fund-A-Cause
9:00pm - Silent Auction Closes
9:20pm - Silent Auction Winners Announced
9:30pm - Closing Remarks
Please note there are no physical tickets. Guests’ names will be on the guest list at the door under the registrant.
For More Information, Contact:
Sera Nelson
Executive Director
Email: sera@wags4kids.com
Phone: 216-586-5853 x2
Tickets
Thank you for attending our 2023 Gala Event. Tickets to our 2024 gala will go on sale July 1, 2024.
Sponsorships are available. Contact sera@wags4kids.com to learn more.
Join Us!
Make reservations to join us for this one-of-a-kind event! Click here.
Be A Tasting Table
Join us as one of 10 Featured Tables serving tasty treats at this year's event!
Auction Item Donations
Our live and silent auction has included hundreds of fantastic items ranging from vacation getaway packages, celebrity and sports related memorabilia, dining experiences, pool tables, etc. The sky is the limit. Think big and donate generously. To download auction donation letter, click here!
Become A Sponsor
We invite you to join us in sponsorship of the Eighth Annual W.A.G.S.inCLE Night Out. Proceeds from this gala fundraiser will go to support the W.A.G.S. 4
Kids Step By Step Service Dog Training Program.
Volunteer!
Volunteers are the backbone of any great event!
CLICK HERE to view open positions and sign up!
Thank you in advance for helping us make this event possible.
Become A Sponsor
Donate A Raffle Item
Are you a local vendor? Do you have an idea for an exclusive experience or fabulous giveaway? Please contact us! Live or silent auction can be a great way to get your business name out to the community, while raising much needed funds for an amazing charity doing great work for the same communities that YOU serve. We appreciate any and all donations and use them all throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your generous support of W.A.G.S. 4 Kids!
Contact Us
Questions?
Thank you to the WAGSinCLE Night Out Committee
for their hard work and support
Eric Brown
Wendy Crann
John Crowley
Lauren Kotmel
JoAnne Loparo
Keyan Leroux
Nick Walczak
Nick Brumbaugh
Contact Us
216-586-5853
info@wags4kids.com
W.A.G.S. 4 Kids Headquarters
112 East Center Street
Berea, OH 44017
W.A.G.S. 4 Kids,
Central OH
Columbus, OH 43202
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