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Shine a Light supports Sunbeam's programs to help bulid brighter futures with all children and families.
When
Thursday, March 28, 2023
6 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Dinner
Where
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
1700 NW 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Complimentary valet will be available provided by Jay's Valet.
If you have any questions, please contact Colton Kirton at ckirton@sunbeamfamilyservices.org or (405) 609-8926.
An Evening of Celebration
Let your light shine! Join Sunbeam Family Services in lighting the way for Central Oklahomans at the 10th annual Shine a Light event, chaired by Jessica Gilmore. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and inspiring stories of hope on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. The reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7 p.m.
At Shine, we will also celebrate 2024 Aspire Award Recipient Bob Harbison for his dedication to helping build brighter futures with all children and families in Central Oklahoma.
Working together, we can “Shine a Light” on the needs of our community and help even more children and families find their light. Your generosity prepares babies and toddlers for school and life success through early care and education; provides safe, loving homes for children in foster care; connects grandfamilies with much-needed resources; and supports Oklahoman’s mental health and well-being.
Sponsorship and Ticket Information
Please reserve your sponsorship by January 5, 2024, to be included on the invitation and marketing materials.
Please provide your guest list to Colton Kirton at ckirton@sunbeamfamilyservices.org by March 8, 2024.
RADIANT SPONSOR - $10,000
- VIP seating for 16 (two tables of eight)
- 32 VIP drink tickets
- Prominent logo recognition on the invitation, program, presentation, and signage at the event
- Prominent logo recognition on ShineaLightOKC.org
- Featured in at least four social media posts
- Featured in at least three press releases
- Name recognition in two digital newsletters
- Special recognition in the remarks at the event
BRILLIANT SPONSOR - $5,000
- VIP seating for one table of eight
- 16 VIP drink tickets
- Premier name recognition on the invitation, program, presentation, and signage at the event
- Premier name recognition on ShineaLightOKC.org
- Featured in at least two social media posts
- Featured in at least two press releases
- Name recognition in two digital newsletters
SHIMMER SPONSOR - $2,500
- VIP seating for one table of eight
- 16 VIP drink tickets
- Prominent name recognition on the invitation, program, presentation, and signage at the event
- Prominent name recognition on ShineaLightOKC.org
- Featured in at least one social media post
GLOW SPONSOR - $500
- VIP seating for two
- Four VIP drink tickets
- Name recognition on the invitation, program, presentation, and signage at the event
- Name recognition on ShineaLightOKC.org
INDIVIDUAL TICKET - $150
- One individual ticket to Shine a Light
For more information, please contact Colton Kirton, Development and Marketing Specialist, at ckirton@sunbeamfamilyservices.org.
2024 Aspire Award Recipient
Robert "Bob" Harbison
Harbison retired early to pursue his interest in non-profit activities and has spent the last 28 years (nearly all as a volunteer) on early childhood activities. In late 1991, he assisted in the founding of The Tulsa Children's Coalition (TCC), along with Tulsa's Chamber of Commerce, United Way and Tulsa Public Schools. The Coalition established programs for young children and their families to improve school readiness/success in neighborhoods of low-income elementary schools. Bob served as Exec Director for 6 years. TCC became a United Way Agency in second year and Bob became involved in state-wide early childhood efforts. For the past 15 years, he has worked mostly in OKC in work related to Sunbeam, The Inasmuch Foundation, and state-wide activities. He was on the Board and Treasurer in the creation of OKC Educare (now a part of Sunbeam) and was on the Sunbeam Board for 6 years and Treasurer the last two years. Sunbeam’s Harbison Early Education and Kiwanis Community Center is named after Bob and his wife Jean to celebrate their dedication to supporting early childhood education and families in our community.
Bob Has B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Kansas related to financial management and use of quantitative methods. He taught full-time for two years in KU's Business School.
2024 Shine a Light Chair
Director of Corporate Philanthropy & Foundation Administrator
Areas of service include Central Oklahoma Funders’ Roundtable, Exponent Philanthropy, Leadership Oklahoma City, Youth Leadership Exchange, Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, and ReMerge of Oklahoma County.
2024 Shine a Light Emcee
Amanda Taylor with News 9
Thanks to support from the community, Shine a Light 2023 raised $305,000!
Building Brighter Futures with All Children and Families
Sunbeam Board of Directors
Evan Walter, President-Elect
Dr. Robert G. Wood, Secretary
Gary Huneryager, Treasurer
Kelly Gray
Barbara Hill
Patrick Hill
Michelle Kelley
Jenny McElroy
Jedidiah Perdue, M.D., M.P.H.
Becky Roten
Alex Towler-Bliss, Esq. CAP
Tony Welch
Building Brighter Futures with All Children and Families
Thank You for Lighting the Way for Central Oklahomans!
If you have any questions about your sponsorship or tickets, please contact Angie Doss at adoss@sunbeamfamilyservices.org or 405-609-2311.
Please provide your guest list to Colton Kirton at ckirton@sunbeamfamilyservices.org by March 8, 2024.