Y-KNOT Inc. Presents

Laced In Legacy

Sneaker Ball

6th Annual Fundraising Gala

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Where sneakers meet sophistication and every step leaves a legacy!

2000 Medical Parkway, 7th Floor, annapolis, MD 21401

Where sneakers meet sophistication — and every step leaves a legacy.

A Night Unlike Any Other

An evening where community, culture, and legacy take center stage.

Schedule

6:03 PM

VIP Welcome & Reception (Doors Open)

6:43 PM

General Admission Doors Open

7:33 PM

Gala Begins

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Dress Code

Black tie or formal attire paired with your favorite sneakers. Come dressed to impress from the ankles up and the soles down.

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Purpose

Your support fuels scholarships, mentorships, and community programs that keep our schools and families moving forward.

$ 100

Standard entry to all gala events.

$ 700

Reserved table for 8 guests — standard gala access.

$ 120

Priority early entry
Complimentary wine glass
Charcuterie board
Exclusive meet & greet with board members and keynote speaker

$ 860

Reserved premium seating
Early venue access
Bottle service
Charcuterie board
Exclusive meet & greet with board members and keynote speaker

Silent Auction

Bid on Something Extraordinary

Our silent auction features curated experiences, exclusive packages, and one-of-a-kind items — all benefiting scholarships and mentorship programs for the youth we serve. Every bid is a step toward a brighter future.

Auction items will be announced closer to the event. Stay tuned — you won't want to miss what's on the table.

Join the Silent Auction

"Every step you take toward this evening is a step toward lifting our community."

Your brand,

our legacy.

Align your organization with Y-KNOT’s mission and gain visibility with 200+ community leaders, professionals, and changemakers.

$50

Name in the event program
Social media recognition

$100

Everything in Green Lace
Logo in event program
1 complimentary ticket

$500

Everything in Blue Lace
Logo on event banner
4 complimentary tickets
Dedicated social media post

$1,000

Everything in Orange Lace
Logo on step-and-repeat backdrop
6 complimentary tickets
Logo on event t-shirt
Reserved table at event

$5,000

Everything in Yellow Lace
10 complimentary VIP tickets
Full-page ad in event program
Logo on ALL printed materials
Sponsor spotlight on stage
Featured on event website & email blast

$25,000

Presenting Sponsor — "[Your Brand] Presents: The Y-KNOT Sneaker Ball"
20 complimentary VIP tickets + private table
Custom branded activation space on the floor
Logo on ALL event branding — digital & print
60-second video/commercial feature at event
Year-round social media partnership
First right of refusal for next year's sponsorship
Full post-event analytics & media report
Red carpet recognition

Y-KNOT? Every lace tied is a community lifted — thank you for supporting Knowledge, Nurturing, Opportunities and Teaching!

Can't make it?

Still leave

your mark.

Can’t attend in person? Your generosity still matters. Make a donation, bid in our online silent auction, or share the event with someone who should be in the room.