Red Star Gala
Join us on February 28, 2026 at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL, for an unforgettable evening of elegance and purpose, featuring a gourmet dinner, live music, and dancing with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band.
Enjoy exclusive VIP meet-and-greets with special guests Gary Sinise and Admiral Michael Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff. Experience a high-speed thrill ride on a Formula 1 racetrack, an exciting live auction, and a moving awards ceremony honoring our guest of honor, SSG José Pequeño, on the 20th anniversary of his Alive Day.
Together, we unite to confront the tragic epidemic of suicide among our military, veterans and first responders. To bring hope, healing, and lasting change.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
$75,000
• Exclusive naming rights to the event
• Opportunity for executive to speak during event program
• Opportunity to play a :30 video message/commercial on digital signage during cocktail reception & program
• Full-page advertisement & recognition in program**
• Premier presentation space at the event
• Exposure on large LED display at property entrance
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Logo included on all print promotional materials (Signage, program, on-screen)**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
• Logo on Red Star website
• 6 VIP Tables (60 people), 20 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($35,000 Value)
• Right of first refusal to be Presenting Sponsor for 2027 gala
VIP SPONSOR
$50,000
• VIP Party Sponsor, Elevator Decal, and Premier presentation space in the VIP event area
• Opportunity for executive to speak during VIP event
• Opportunity to play a :30 video message/commercial on digital signage during the cocktail reception and program
• Full-page advertisement in program**
• Logo included in program and on on-screen presentation**
• Exposure on large LED display at property entrance
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• Recognition in press release, website & social media posts
• 4 VIP Tables (40 people), 16 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($24,000 Value)
• Right of first refusal to be VIP Sponsor for 2027 gala
CHALLENGE COIN SPONSOR
$25,000
• Name and logo on Official Event challenge coin*
• Full-page advertisement in program**
• Logo included in program and on on-screen presentation**
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
• 2 VIP Tables (20 people), 8 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($12,000 Value)
• First refusal to be Challenge Coin Sponsor for 2027 gala
THRILL RIDE SPONSOR
$20,000
• Logo on car decal for thrill rides during the VIP
• Three-Quarter-page recognition in event program**
• Digital ad display/video message on restroom monitors
• Logo included in the program**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
• 1 Priority Table (10 people), 10 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($7,500 Value)
RED SPONSOR
$15,000
• Three-Quarter-page recognition in event program**
• Digital ad display/video message on restroom monitors
• Logo included in the program**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
• 1 Priority Table (10 people), 6 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($6,500 Value)
WHITE SPONSOR
$10,000
• Half-page recognition in event program**
• Logo included in the program**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Recognition on website and social media posts
• 1 Priority Table (10 people), 4 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($6,000 Value)
BLUE SPONSOR
$5,000
• Quarter-page recognition in event program**
• Logo/name included in the program**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• On-stage verbal recognition
• Recognition on website and social media posts
• 1 Priority Table (10 people), 2 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($5,500 Value)
Patriot Sponsor
$4,000
• Donation of one table (10 people) that will be used for current military, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families and Red Star families
• Logo/name included in the program**
• Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
• Recognition on website and social media posts
* Print deadlines apply to be included in our Challenge Coin. Materials due by January 2, 2026.
** Print deadlines apply to be included in our program. Materials due by February 4, 2026.
Please make checks payable to: Red Star Foundation
Mailing Address: 808 10th St, NW, Largo, FL, 33770