THE BRIGHTER FUTURES GALA - HOSTED BY ROCHESTER FC

On behalf of Rochester FC, we are honored to invite you to The Brighter Futures Gala, an exclusive black-tie event dedicated to mental health awareness.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 7
• Location: The Castle / Latitude 44, Rochester, Minnesota
• Time: 6 PM - 10 PM
• Attire: Black Tie
• Format: Adult only, cocktail-style reception, live music, program, autographed memorabilia auction, and other interactive experiences
• Theme: The Brighter Futures Gala – An Evening to Inspire, Empower, and Elevate Cause: 100% of event proceeds will be donated to Athletes for Hope in support of mental health awareness

This invite-only evening will bring together leaders from healthcare, sports, business, and the community to support youth athletes and promote mental well-being both on and off the field. Your leadership, expertise, and impact in our community make your presence particularly meaningful.

The evening will showcase a thoughtfully curated program featuring a keynote on mental health, inspiring stories from athletes and their families, engaging donor experiences, and an exclusive auction of autographed memorabilia from professional athletes and sports icons. Guests will enjoy cocktails, connect with new friends, and take part in a special meet-and-greet with a featured athlete throughout the night.

We would be honored to welcome you as our guest for this meaningful night of purpose and connection. Athletes for Hope (AFH) is a national nonprofit founded in 2006 by Muhammad Ali, Mia Hamm, and ten other elite athletes that helps athletes of all levels to use their platforms for meaningful community impact and to make the world a better place. Today, AFH’s athlete leaders include Stephen Curry, Katie Ledecky, Nathan Chen and Elena Delle Donne and over the past 20 years, AFH has educated over 12,500 athletes in smart philanthropy, connected athletes to over 11,500 community service events, and positively impacted over 318,000 youth on a monthly basis.

Auction Items (All autographed and authenticated items):

• Real Madrid Ronaldo Autographed Jersey
• Cristiano Ronaldo Autographed Jersey
• Manchester City Kun Aguero Autographed Jersey
• Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson Autographed Boxing Gloves
• Frank Winters Autographed Green Bay Jersey
• Fran Tarkenton Autographed Minnesota Vikings Jersey
• AND MORE!!!

100% of the profits will be donated to Athletes for Hope!