We look forward to sharing an evening with you at the 10th Annual “Open Your Hearts” Dinner and Fundraiser. The last gala we held was in 2023, and we had over 550 guests in attendance, including numerous individuals from the amazing families that we serve. Further, because of individuals like you, we were able to raise over $300,000 in one night; with every dollar going to the families we serve! Help us reach our goal of exceeding the $350,000 mark this year!
Leave the winter behind and join us for an amazing evening as we honor our amazing IACKids at this year’s gala event. Here, you will have an opportunity to meet the families that you have helped through your generous contributions. We can’t wait to share the success of this past year with you as we look to even more growth in the years to come. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the families that are supported by IACKids.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 // 6pm
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614
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Parking is located in the garage (shared with the Hyatt)
This year, we will again feature both live and silent auction items. There will be dozens of silent auction items including spa packages, sports memorabilia, dinner packages at Rochester’s finest restaurants, and more!
We plan on having many of our courageous and wonderful IACKids and their families in attendance. Their tables have been generously donated by our corporate sponsors. These families have lived the struggles of a child’s illness – help us to support their journey and to give them an evening that they deserve!
6 PM - 7:30 PM (+ 1 Hour After Gala)
If you prefer to sponsor by check, reach out to us at [email protected] or contact the board member that shared this event with you. Checks can be made out to It’s About Caring for Kids. Otherwise, click the button below to open up a secure payment link (secured via PayPal).
IACKids was formed for the charitable purpose of aiding families living in the Greater Rochester New York region who are in need of financial assistance during their child’s long-term inpatient / outpatient hospitalization.
IACKids will provide such individuals with financial assistance if they are unable to afford their housing, transportation, and / or medical costs. Through hard work, thoughtful giving and selflessness, and a focus on the needs of these children, IACKids and its supporters strive to offer the much needed assistance to get through these troubling times.
IACKids was formed for the charitable purpose of aiding families living in the Greater Rochester New York region who are in need of financial assistance during their child’s long-term inpatient / outpatient hospitalization.
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Rochester, NY 14616
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