ONLINE: Butterfly Ball

The Alana Rose Foundation hosts this annual fundraiser for the nonprofit's mission to support those who experience the loss of a pregnancy or an infant. A silent auction is currently running online through 9 p.m., Feb. 26; register at alanarosefoundation.cbo.io to bid, and attend the virtual social and program (7 p.m., Feb. 26). It's free to view the program, but tickets must be purchased by Feb. 18 for VIP options ($50-$25) including pick-up meals/drinks and a virtual afterparty.

press release: The Alana Rose Foundation is excited to host the 3rdAnnual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, February 26, 2022! Due to the uncertainly of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will be held virtually. You are invited to participate as you “cocoon” in the safety of your own home. Register for FREE to access the virtual program and online silent auction. Enhance your experience and show your support by purchasing a VIP ticket, which includes access to a Private VIP Pre-party and After-party, an entry into a drawing for a free ticket to next year’s Ball, and additional add-on options (e.g. gourmet 3-course take-out meals from the Madison Concourse Hotel, to-go Butterfly Martinis, and more). Find info on tickets, the silent auction and meal options at https://alanarosefoundation.cbo.io/. Registration for options including a meal need to be purchased by Feb. 18.

Proceeds from this year's event will support the mission of the Alana Rose Foundation to raise awareness and provide hope, healing, and support to families who experience pregnancy and infant loss. Together, we can help transform families after loss!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Online Silent Auction (FREE)

• This year’s silent auction will be online!
• Bidding begins on Saturday, February 19 at 9 am CST. 
• The auction closes on Saturday, February 26 at 9 pm CST.
• Register for FREE to view and bid on items.

5:00 – 6:00 pm CST “Flutter-by” (VIP with Meal Guests Only)

• VIP guests that purchased meals are invited to “flutter-by” the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club for curbside pick-up of a Butterfly Bag filled with lots of goodies to enhance your at-home experience and your 3-course gourmet dinner (including dessert from Nothing Bundt Cakes) and Butterfly Martini’s to-go!

6:00 – 6:30 pm CST Dinner (On Your Own)

6:30 – 7:00 pm CST Private VIP Pre-party (VIP Guests Only)

• VIP guests are invited to an exclusive virtual pre-party featuring live music by the talented Shekinah King. 

7:00 – 7:30 pm CST Butterfly Social (FREE)

• Join us virtually for a casual networking event where you can show off your ballgowns (or pajamas) and mingle with other guests.
• You will also have the opportunity to enter a variety of breakout rooms to learn more about local resources available to support families who experience pregnancy and infant loss. If you represent a local partner organization and would like to reserve a free breakout room, please email AlanaRoseFoundation@gmail.com.
• Guests can also purchase a Virtual Table and receive a private breakout room to connect with friends and family at the event.

7:30 – 8:30 pm CST Butterfly Ball Program (FREE)

• This year’s program will be live-streamed to our website and social media outlets and will feature musical performances from Shekinah King and Quentin Whitmore, poetry, a candlelight moment of remembrance, and special guests.

8:30 – 9:00 pm CST Private VIP After-party (VIP Guests Only)

• VIP guests are invited to an exclusive virtual after-party featuring a live DJ.