
The Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation invites you to join us for the Knuckle Ball Gala: Strength in Unity, chaired by Dr. Berry Fairchild and Leigh Langley, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Enjoy a beautiful evening filled with dinner, entertainment, and philanthropy—all in support of brain aneurysm, AVM, and stroke patient support, research, and awareness.
This year’s proceeds will help expand our patient services program and fund localized clinical research grants.
We look forward to seeing you there! Tickets available soon. To sponsor, contact [email protected].

As part of this evening, the Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation is proud to honor the following individuals for their ongoing efforts in the long-term support of patients and families:
Dr. Sabih Effendi
Mischer Neuroscience Associates, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Dr. Peter Kan
University of Texas Medical Branch – UTMB Health
Dr. William Whitehead
Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine

BUY TICKETS
CLICK HERE TO SPONSOR
Sponsorship Levels
- Presenting Sponsor – $40,000 -Two 10 Seat Tables
- Twenty (20) guest seats at premiere head tables
- Twenty (20) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
- Complimentary guest valet parking
- Premium wine during dinner
- “Presented By” sponsorship mention in all print materials, media, interviews and promotional pieces.
- Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
- Sponsorship recognition and link on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
- Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala
- Full-page advertisement in the gala program
- Opportunity to host and make welcome remarks at VIP Meet and Greet Reception
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- Visionary Sponsor – $25,000 – Two 10 Seat Tables
- Twenty (20) guest seats at premiere tables
- Twenty (20) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
- Complimentary guest valet parking
- Premium wine during dinner
- Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
- Sponsorship recognition on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
- Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala
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- Champion Sponsor – $15,000 – 10 Seat Table
- Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
- Ten (10) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
- Complimentary guest valet parking
- Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
- Sponsorship recognition on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
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- Advocate Sponsor – $10,000 – 10 Seat Table
- Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
- Four (4) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
- Company logo displayed on main screen during the evening
- Sponsorship recognition on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
- Partner Sponsor – $7,500 – 10 Seat Table
- Ten (10) guest seats at premiere table
- Two (2) invites to our VIP Meet & Greet Reception
- Company name recognition on main screen during the evening
- Sponsorship recognition on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
- Friend Sponsor – $ 5,000 – 10 Seat Table
- Ten (10) guest seats
- Sponsorship recognition on Niekro Aneurysm & AVM Foundation website
- Individual Tickets – Coming Soon
- If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Hamburg at [email protected] or 281-543-5251.