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:Â 240406HKN