Hope Gala: Roaring for a Reason

Super Sam Foundation is Roaring for a Reason at our 11th annual Hope Gala event, presented by KT Diamond Jewelers, on Friday, September 26, 2025. This event will be in-person at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.

Get ready for the ultimate auction experience! We've listened to your feedback and have combined the best of both worlds - online auction convenience and the thrill of in-person bidding! Here's how it works:
Attendees wishing to purchase any item during this exciting event must register online, using their preferred debit or credit card, to secure a bidder number. This allows the purchase of KT Diamond necklace raffle tickets, Heads or Tails entries, Raffle Island tickets, and enjoy a quick, hassle-free checkout at the end of the evening. BUT here's the twist-- at this year's event, all bidding for our silent auction items will be done on paper! So, bring your competitive spirit and prepare to dash around the room, placing your bids and outsmarting your rivals.

Our silent auction items will be available for in-person bidding beginning at 5:30 pm when the doors open, with bidding closing by 9:00 pm or at the final break before the live auction. Upon conclusion of the evening festivities, show your emailed notification to our attendants and proceed to pick up your items.   

All of our auction items will be open for preview beginning Friday, September 19 at 9:00 am to help you select your items of choice.  Again, bids will be made on paper at the Hope Gala beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday, September 26.

There is a wide variety of items, so there's something for everyone! The process is easy, just register and then, on Friday evening, begin your bidding! Our live auction items can also be viewed for a sneak peek, if you are unable to attend but would like to bid via proxy on a live auction item, please contact us directly at info@supersamfoundation.com to arrange.

The raffle tickets for our featured necklace from KT Diamond Jewelers will be available online beginning on Friday, September 19 but end on Thursday, Sept. 25. On the night of the Hope Gala, they will only be available in person. You do need to be present to win or need to have a representative there to accept the necklace for you.

If you have any questions or concerns with the online auction or raffle tickets, please contact us at info@supersamfoundation.com. Thank you in advance for your continued support and for helping us fight for All the Kids!