Become a Cheers! Benefactor or Table Host

Make an even greater impact through Cheers! by becoming a Benefactor or Table Host. These special giving opportunities go beyond event attendance, providing critical support for the Brenner Children's Hospital Fund and accelerating investments in groundbreaking programs, advanced technology, and essential services for children and families. In recognition of this extraordinary generosity, Benefactors and Table Hosts receive enhanced event experiences and special recognition throughout the celebration.

Cheers! Benefactor

Gift Level: $1,500 and above

Cheers! Benefactors are individuals and families who choose to deepen their support of Brenner Children’s Hospital through a special level of giving that goes beyond event attendance. Their support helps advance programs and services that improve the lives of patients and families across our community. Benefactors receive exclusive event benefits and recognition during Cheers!

Benefactor Benefits

  • Two (2) event tickets
  • Preferred seating
  • Access to the pre-event VIP reception
  • Recognition on event signage

Register Online

NEW for 2026: Become a Table Host

Gift Level: $5,000 and above

Table Hosts are dedicated champions of pediatric health who want to make an even greater impact while sharing the Cheers! experience with family, friends, colleagues, or clients. Their generous investment helps fund critical priorities across Brenner Children's while providing enhanced hospitality, premium event benefits, and special recognition in appreciation of their commitment.

Table Host Benefits

  • Eight (8) event tickets
  • Reserved table with preferred seating
  • Elevated hospitality, including champagne upon arrival
  • Dedicated event servers
  • Recognition on event signage
  • Recognition in the event program

Ready to become a Table Host?

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2026 Benefactors & Table Hosts

The success of Cheers! is made possible by dedicated champions of children's health who have chosen to make an extraordinary commitment to Brenner Children's Hospital. We are honored to recognize the following 2026 Benefactors and Table Hosts for their generous support.

Table Hosts

Nancy and Frank Brenner
Angela Edwards, MD and Matthew Edwards, MD
Dr. Cynthia and Mr. Allen Emory
Dillard and Dan Frank & Millie and Jim Glenn
Cindy and Earl Wall

Benefactors

 

Laurie W. Albertini, MD
Missie and Greg Alcorn
Leigh Askew and Kim Askew, MD
Drs. Anthony and Katherine Atala
Sarah and David Bradshaw
Wendy and Mike Brenner
Richard Brenner
Anne Mejia-Downs, PhD and Stephen Downs, MD, MS
Annamarie D'Souza
Ragan and Dara Folan
Gene Foster
Tate Foster
Julie Freischlag, MD and Philip Roethle
Ann and F. Borden Hanes, Jr.
Jane and Redge Hanes
Molly and Mark Harbaugh
Denise and David Hickman
Steve and Jennifer Hodges

Sara and John Hollan
Christine and Joe Kissick
Dara and Jon Kurtz, The Kurtz Family Foundation
Megan and Tom Lawson
Lisa and Jim Marshall
Harold Martin, PhD and Davida Martin, MS
Kate and Joseph Michalek 
Carol and Tom Moriarty
Susan and Will Pannill
Ellen and Bill Parsley
Sarah and McFall Pearce
Mary T. Perkins, PhD, MSN and Col (ret) Andrew M. Perkins, Jr.
Karen and Tom Pranikoff
Nancy Rosenthal, MD and Gary Rosenthal, MD
Lydia and Drew Schindler
Dr. Alisa Starbuck and Terry Starbuck
Lindsay Thompson, MD, MS
Laura Turner and Charles S. Turner, MD

Questions?

For additional information about becoming a Benefactor or Table Host, please contact the Brenner Children's Philanthropy team or review the full information packet.

Benefactor and Table Hosts 2026