Knuckle Ball 2024

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Date: Saturday, April 6th, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm VIP Reception
7:00 pm: Cocktails & Silent Auction
8:00 pm: Dinner, Program, Live Auction & Afterparty

Location: The Four Seasons Hotel
1300 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010

Attire: Black Tie Optional

Chair: Dr. Berry Fairchild

Auction Chair: Maria McGreger

Host Committee

Dr. Joseph Cochran
Dr. Mark J. Dannenbaum
Dr. Peter Kan
Christa Reed

The Joe Niekro Foundation and chair, Dr. Berry Fairchild, invite you to join us on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at The Four Seasons Hotel for our annual Knuckle Ball, supporting brain aneurysm, AVM, and stroke research, awareness and patient support. Our Patient Advocacy Program connects aneurysm, AVM, and stroke patients with community, education, and resources to help them thrive and includes in-person groups and an online community of over 20,000 survivors, caregivers, physicians, and advocates.

As part of this evening, the Joe Niekro Foundation is proud to honor the following individuals:

Patient Choice Award Recipients

Dr. Hormozd Bozorgchami
Stroke Director, Neuro-Interventionalist
St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands Hospital
Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Karen Chen
Texas Children’s Hospital
Academic Appointment with the Department of Radiology and Neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Hashem Shaltoni
University of Texas Medical Branch – UTMB

Crystal Bat Award

The Wehby Family

Proceeds from this event will help grow our Patient Advocacy Program and establish clinical research grants in the Houston area and beyond.

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.
  • Photo Booth recognition as Presenting Sponsor
  • Company logo recognition on main screen during the evening
  • Sponsorship recognition and link on Joe Niekro Foundation website
  • Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala
  • Opportunity to host and make welcome remarks at VIP Meet and Greet Reception

Radiant Platinum Sponsor – $25,000 – Two 8 Seat Tables

  • Sixteen (16) guest seats at premiere tables
  • Sixteen (16) 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 Joe Niekro Foundation website
  • Sponsorship recognition from the podium during gala

Brilliant Diamond 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 Joe Niekro Foundation website

Gleaming Gold 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 Joe Niekro Foundation website

Sparkling Silver 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 Joe Niekro Foundation website

Glowing Heart Sponsor – $ 5,000 – 10 Seat Table

  • Ten (10) guest seats
  • Sponsorship recognition on Joe Niekro Foundation website

VIP COUPLE TICKETS – $1000

  • Two (2) seats at premiere table
  • Two (2) invites to VIP Meet & Greet Reception

TICKET – $400

  • One Ticket to The Knuckle Ball

If you have would like to reserve your seat or table, please contact Elizabeth Hamburg at [email protected] or 281-543-5251. We look forward to welcoming you at this year’s Houston Knuckle Ball!

ROOM BLOCK

We have a room block at the Four Seasons if you would like to reserve a hotel room. To reserve a room, visit: https: www.fourseasons.com/houston/, click on Check Rates, select the dates, then enter the promo code for the event:  240406HKN

 

 

To highlight our impact and convey our mission with clarity, we are excited to announce that the Joe Niekro Foundation is now the Niekro Aneurysm and AVM Foundation. We look forward to building on the Niekro legacy and continuing our mission!
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