July 12, 2023

The 11th Annual Unleash Your Heart Gala!

Unleash Your Heart Gala- a dazzling night out full of excitement, raising funds for animals in need! This year’s event will include dinner, a cash bar, raffles, live music, entertainment, a silent and on-going virtual auction, and an exciting live auction!

Join us Saturday, September 30th for Cascades Humane Society’s 11th annual Unleash Your Heart Gala presented by OmniSource! The event will be at Jackson College’s Potter Center. Can’t make the event? Make sure to register to join our online auction will feature tons of different items to bid on! Online auction dates: 9/28/23 through 10/2/2023

Purchase tickets, register for the online auction, enroll your pet in the honor roll, donate, and more for the 11th Annual Unleash Your Heart Gala by clicking the button below!

PURCHASE TICKETS & MORE FOR THE UNLEASH YOUR HEART GALA HERE!

Unleash Your Heart Gala Event Information

WHEN
Saturday, September 30th, 2023
6 PM – 10 PM
WHERE
Potter Center
2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201
(On Jackson College campus)
TICKETS
$80 per person – includes a delicious dinner, 1 drink ticket to use at bar, & tons of fun!
Paper tickets will not be mailed. Your name will be added to a registration list.

All proceeds benefit Cascades Humane Society!

DRESS CODE FOR THE UNLEASH YOUR HEART GALA
Party attire recommended, but wear what makes you feel good!

PET POLICY
Undoubtedly, we love our pets dearly and we know how much you love yours! Pets do need to stay at home for this event, but you can celebrate your pet by enrolling them in the Pet Tribute Honor Roll! See below for more information.

Online Auction Information

Can’t attend the Gala this year? We will miss you, but mark your calendars for the online auction! In addition to the silent and live auction in person at the event, we will be hosting an online auction you can participate in from 9/28/23 through 10/2/2023. Register for the online auction by clicking “register” on the ticket site!

Schedule of Events

6:00 PM
First, upon arrival at the Unleash Your Heart Gala, please check in at our registration table where volunteers will give you a paddle and show you how to view virtual auction items. Inside, you will find a selection of hors d’oeuvres awaiting you, an cash bar (redeem your drink ticket!), live music by Two Soups brother duo, entertainment, raffles, a silent auction, and a continuous showing of the Pet Tribute Honor Roll.
7:00 PM
Following hors d’oeuvres, dinner and speeches presented by our Executive Director and Board President
8:00 PM
Live auction!
9:00 PM
Raffle drawings & giveaways
10:00 PM
Evening concludes

Pet Tribute Honor Roll

In addition to the regular gala events, make sure to celebrate your pet with a photo in the Pet Tribute Honor Roll! This presentation will run continuously throughout the gala and is a wonderful way to recognize your most beloved companions. Instructions to show off your furry friend are available during ticket purchase and each photo is just $10.

Not able to attend the Unleash Your Heart Gala? You can still register your pet for the Pet Tribute Honor Roll!

Sponsor the Unleash Your Heart Gala!

Do you or your business feel strongly about helping pets in need? Sponsoring one of our largest fundraiser of the year (the Gala) ensures that the event will be as successful as possible! There are lots of sponsorship opportunities available, many of which include tickets to the event so you can get in on the fun! View the sponsorship form below. Email questions to Alexis Chown at achown@chspets.org or call 517-787-7387 ext 130.

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