Second Annual
Red Star Gala
Hope | Recognition | Connection
March 6, 2027
The Motor Enclave
Tampa, Florida
An extraordinary evening for a brighter tomorrow
Ticket information coming soon
An unforgettable evening.
A lasting impact.
Black-Tie Experience | Live Entertainment | Mission
The Red Star Gala is more than a black-tie evening. It is an immersive experience designed to bring people together around a mission that saves lives and ensures families affected by military, veteran and first responder suicide are never forgotten.
The evening combines premium hospitality, unforgettable experiences, meaningful recognition, live entertainment and the opportunity to directly support Red Star Foundation's national mission.
The Second Annual Red Star Gala brings together current military, veterans, first responders, Red Star Families, community leaders, corporate partners and supporters for an unforgettable evening built around hope, recognition and connection.
The Gala supports Red Star Foundation's mission to prevent suicide among current military, veterans and first responders while recognizing and supporting families who have lost a loved one to suicide.
01
Experience
Arrive. Explore. Connect.
VIP Thrill Ride Experience
Feel the adrenaline.
Red Carpet
A grand entrance.
Drivers Lounge VIP Reception
Exclusive access. Meaningful connections.
Mission Experiences
Hope. Recognition. Connection.
02
Purpose
Stories. Honor. Action.
Dinner
An extraordinary dining experience.
Opening Ceremony
A salute to service.
Red Star Family Recognition
Honoring those who will never be forgotten.
Live Auction
Incredible experiences. Greater impact.
03
Celebration
Laugh. Dance. Keep hope alive.
Comedian
Laughter for a brighter tomorrow.
Live Band
An unforgettable night of music.
Social Experience
Celebrate the mission.
Hope
Leave inspired.
The 2027 Experience
A premium night with purpose
From first arrival to the final performance, the Gala is designed as a sequence of memorable experiences.
- 01
VIP Thrill Ride
Motor Enclave track experience for select VIP guests and sponsors.
- 02
Red Carpet Arrival
Premium arrival moment, photography and visibility.
- 03
Drivers Lounge VIP
Private VIP reception with premium hospitality and access.
- 04
Mission Experience
Stories, recognition and the people behind Red Star's work.
- 05
Dinner + Program
Elegant dining, a salute to service and Red Star Family recognition.
- 06
Live Auction
High-energy auction experiences supporting the mission.
- 07
Comedy + Live Music
A comedian followed by live band entertainment closes the formal evening on an uplifting, high-energy note.
The mission behind the night
This is not simply an event. Every partnership and every guest helps strengthen Red Star Foundation's ability to prevent suicide, reach people earlier, create meaningful human connection and support families after loss.
- veterans die by suicide each year
- 16K+veterans die by suicide each year
- current military members die by suicide each year
- 500current military members die by suicide each year
- first responders die by suicide each year
- 500first responders die by suicide each year
- people are impacted on average by each suicide
- 135people are impacted on average by each suicide
- people impacted annually
- 2M+people impacted annually
What your support fuels
- Suicide prevention education and early intervention
- Peer-to-peer connection and community support
- Red Star Voices and family storytelling
- Recognition and support for Red Star Families
- National awareness, outreach and crisis-response capacity
Partner with purpose
Align your organization with a national mission built around hope, recognition and connection.
The 2027 Red Star Gala offers opportunities ranging from premier partnerships and VIP hospitality to mission tables and exclusive event experiences.
Core Sponsorships
Presenting SponsorExclusive · 1 Available$75,000
- Exclusive "Presented by" designation and company name incorporated into the official event title
- 3 premier tables for 30 guests
- 30 VIP Reception tickets
- 20 VIP Motor Enclave Thrill Ride Experience passes
- Highest-level placement across gala materials, website, entrance, sponsor wall, stage and event screens
- Brief executive welcome remarks and participation in a major presentation or award
- Premium full-page program ad
- Dedicated social media announcement
- Dedicated newsletter feature
- Inclusion in appropriate gala press releases
- Inclusion in entertainment-announcement campaign where contractually permitted
- Select VIP photo opportunities when available
- 12-month Red Star Foundation partner recognition
- First right to renew for 2028
Red Star Premier Partner1 Available$40,000
- 1 premier table for 10 guests
- 10 VIP Reception tickets
- 10 VIP Motor Enclave Thrill Ride Experience passes
- Priority sponsor seating
- Premier gala website placement
- Prominent event signage
- Sponsor wall, stage and event-screen recognition
- Full-page program ad
- Opportunity to participate in a gala presentation
- Dedicated social media recognition
- Newsletter recognition
- Inclusion in appropriate press releases
- VIP photo opportunity when available
- 12-month website recognition
Mission Partner2 Available$20,000
- 1 table for 10 guests
- 6 VIP Reception tickets
- 6 VIP Thrill Ride Experience passes
- Preferred sponsor seating
- Prominent website, signage and screen placement
- Full-page program ad
- Stage recognition
- Social media recognition
- Newsletter recognition
- VIP photo opportunity when available
Hope Partner4 Available$10,000
- 1 table for 10 guests
- 4 VIP Reception tickets
- Preferred sponsor seating
- Website logo
- Sponsor signage and event-screen logo
- Half-page program ad
- Stage acknowledgment
- Social media recognition
- Post-event recognition
Recognition Partner5 Available$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- 2 VIP Reception tickets
- Preferred seating
- Sponsor-screen and event-signage logo
- Half-page program ad
- Gala website logo and link
- Social media recognition
- Stage acknowledgment
Mission Tables
Put the people we serve in the room.
Mission Table sponsorships turn corporate support directly into seats for honored guests representing the communities Red Star serves.
Military & Veteran Table2 Available$5,000
- Provides a complimentary gala experience for 10 current military members and/or veterans
- Sponsor name/logo at the table
- Program and sponsor-screen recognition
- Gala website and social media recognition
- Opportunity to provide a welcome message
- Post-event impact acknowledgment
First Responder Table2 Available$5,000
- Provides a complimentary gala experience for 10 firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics and/or other first responders
- Sponsor name/logo at the table
- Program and sponsor-screen recognition
- Gala website and social media recognition
- Opportunity to provide a welcome message
- Post-event impact acknowledgment
Red Star Family Table2 Available$5,000
- Provides a complimentary gala experience for 10 Red Star Families and surviving family members affected by military, veteran or first responder suicide
- Sponsor name/logo at the table
- Program and sponsor-screen recognition
- Gala website and social media recognition
- Opportunity to provide a welcome message
- Post-event impact acknowledgment
Exclusive Experience Sponsorships
Own a moment guests will remember.
Most experience opportunities are limited to one sponsor and provide direct association with a signature part of the evening.
Live Entertainment Sponsor$20,000
- 1 table for 10
- Exclusive designation
- Prominent performance-stage branding
- Verbal recognition
- Full-page program ad
- Website and social recognition
- Artist association subject to artist agreement
VIP Reception Sponsor$20,000
- 1 table for 10
- 10 VIP Reception tickets
- Naming rights to the Red Star VIP Reception
- Premium entrance and Drivers Lounge branding
- Event screens
- Full-page program ad
- Social, website and stage recognition
- Brief executive welcome opportunity
Thrill Ride Sponsor$20,000
- 1 table for 10
- 10 VIP Thrill Ride Experience passes
- Naming rights to the Motor Enclave Thrill Ride Experience
- Check-in, track-area and participant branding
- Full-page program ad
- Website, social and stage recognition
Official Automotive Partner$20,000
- 1 table for 10
- 10 VIP Reception tickets
- Exclusive dealership category
- Premium vehicle display at the main entrance
- Opportunity to showcase multiple vehicles
- 1 VIP Thrill Ride pass
- Full-page program ad
- Extensive arrival visibility
Red Carpet Sponsor$20,000
- 1 table for 10
- Exclusive arrival branding
- Premium step-and-repeat placement
- Photo and social exposure
- Half-page program ad
Additional Exclusive Experiences
Challenge Coin$15,000
- Official 2027 Red Star Gala commemorative coin
- Premium sponsor recognition on packaging/presentation card
- Presentation recognition
- Event screens
- Half-page ad
- Website and social recognition
- Numbered sponsor presentation set
Live Auction$10,000
- 1 table for 10
- Auction naming rights
- Auction-screen branding
- Verbal recognition
- Half-page program ad
Cocktail Reception$10,000
- 1 table for 10
- Branded bars / signature cocktail recognition
- Signage
- Event screens
- Half-page program ad
Gala Table Experience$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Recognition at every dinner table through centerpieces, table presentation or approved guest amenity
- Event screens
- Half-page ad
- Website and stage acknowledgment
Welcome Gift$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Official welcome-gift packaging recognition
- Opportunity to include one approved premium branded item
- Welcome card
- Event screens
- Half-page ad
- Website, social and stage acknowledgment
Valet$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Premium arrival and departure branding
- Valet signage
- Website and sponsor-screen recognition
Dessert$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Exclusive dessert presentation branding
- Table recognition
- Event screens
- Website recognition
Program$10,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Exclusive program designation
- Premium program branding
- Full-page program ad
- Event-screen and website recognition
Auction Paddle$7,000
- 6 gala tickets
- Logo on every live-auction paddle
- Live-auction screens
- Pre-auction recognition
- Half-page ad
- Website, event-screen and social recognition
Why companies partner with Red Star
Host
Host clients, employees and community leaders in a premium setting.
Connect
Create visible alignment with suicide prevention and the military, veteran and first responder communities.
Lead
Demonstrate meaningful commitment to families and communities impacted by suicide.
Build
Create relationships and mission alignment that continue beyond one evening.
Be part of the night that helps save lives.
March 6, 2027
The Motor Enclave | Tampa, Florida
Join Red Star Foundation for an unforgettable evening of experience, purpose and celebration, and help build a future defined by hope, recognition and connection.