Why This Night Matters

Hope Rises was created to honor Axel and bring people together
for an unforgettable evening supporting children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
This night is more than a fundraiser — it is a celebration of love, resilience,
and the belief that even in life’s hardest moments, hope still rises.

Inspired by Axel’s extraordinary spirit,
we gather not only to remember the child who changed our lives,
but to create meaningful change for children and families
still walking a path no family should ever have to travel.

Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship secured, and every dollar raised helps:
• Fund critical research for rare childhood cancers
• Create moments of joy, comfort, and celebration for children in treatment
• Support healing, remembrance, and connection for families navigating grief and loss

This is where purpose meets celebration, where hope becomes action,
and where every guest becomes part of carrying Axel’s light forward.

The Setting

From the very beginning, choosing a venue for Hope Rises was never about finding
the most convenient location…it was about finding a place that felt meaningful.
Schnepf Farms was one of Axel's most favorite places in the whole wide world.
We spent countless holidays there creating memories
that have become some of our most treasured.

After he died, it was one of the hardest places to first return
because it was where we felt his absence so deeply.
And yet it is now one of the places where we feel his presence so strongly.
When I discovered the Big Red Barn and walked through its doors
for the first time, something shifted.
The warmth of the space. The character of the building. It felt like Axel.

This isn't simply where the event is being held.
It's where I knew Hope Rises was meant to begin.
Because every detail of this night has been thoughtfully chosen
to honor him and the mission his legacy continues to inspire.

The Experience

Set beneath the warmth and charm of the Big Red Barn at Schnepf Farms, Hope Rises will bring together community, compassion, and purpose for one unforgettable evening.

Guests will enjoy:
✨ Cocktail reception and silent auction
✨ The Hope Rises Story - honoring Axel’s life
and sharing the heart, mission, and future of Axel’s Army
✨ A beautifully curated plated dinner
✨ Music, dancing, and joyful connection beneath the lights
✨ Meaningful connection with a community committed to making a difference

While the evening carries deep purpose, it will also carry joy.
Because joy is what Axel brought into every room he entered.
And joy is what we hope every guest carries home with them at the end of the night.

This Is Just the Beginning

Hope Rises is more than a single evening.
It is a celebration of a mission dedicated to funding research, creating moments that matter, and providing spaces for healing after loss.

Together, we will carry Axel's light forward.
One child.
One family.
One breakthrough.
One unforgettable night at a time.

Ticket and Partnership Opportunities

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating hope, community,
and the power of making a difference.
Hope Rises is made possible through the generosity of businesses,
organizations, families, and community partners who believe every child
deserves more time and every family deserves support.

Individual Ticket | $150

Reserved Table | $1,500
Gather ten guests and experience an unforgettable evening together
while supporting the mission of Axel's Army.
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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Legacy Partner | $5,000
Become a Founding Partner of Axel’s Army while helping bring Hope Rises to life
and receiving our highest level of event recognition.

Hero Partner | $2,500
Help bring Hope Rises to life through meaningful partnership while receiving special recognition throughout the event and promotional materials.

Mask Gallery Partner | $2500
Cocktail Reception Partner | $2000
Dessert Partner | $1500
Photo Booth Partner | $1000

Other Ways to Be Part of Hope Rises
Silent Auction Items
In-Kind Donations

Interested in learning more?
View our Event Guide