Friday, October 18, 2024

The Matrix Club in Naperville
808 Illinois Rt. 59 Naperville, IL 60540

Thank you for attending our 2024 EMPOWER Gala

Thank you SO MUCH to all who attended and sponsored our EMPOWER Gala. We hope you had as much fun as we did at our “Field of Dreams” themed event, which represented our commitment to encouraging youth to pursue their dreams with confidence and resilience. We hope you felt empowered!

We’d also like to thank our emcee, Ryan Chiaverini, for emceeing throughout the night; our guest speaker, Chicago Cubs alumnus and hall of fame Andre Dawson for his amazing message of hope and perserverance; and Tom Miers, for accepting our Kids’ Champion Award and sharing his story with us.

If you weren’t able to attend, you can still support KidsMatter by donating today!

2024 EMPOWER Gala Photos

Our 2024 EMPOWER Gala was filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable moments, making it a truly unforgettable experience. If you missed out on the festivities or simply want to relive the magic, feel free to look through our photos below!

Just a few of our favorites!

Guest Speaker: Andre Dawson!

With an extraordinary 21-season career in the MLB, Andre Dawson is a true testament to resilience, perseverance, and the power of following your dreams. From his 438 home runs and 1,591 RBIs to winning the 1987 NL MVP, Dawson embodied the spirit of our #empoweringdreams2024 Gala theme: encouraging youth to pursue their dreams with confidence and resilience.

As we honored our commitment to empowering the next generation, Andre Dawson’s story was a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and determination. His journey from South Miami to the Hall of Fame inspires us to believe that no dream is too big.

We are so grateful that Andre was able to share his amazing message with us.

EMPOWER Gala Emcee

Our emcee for the night was ABC7 Chicago’s Lead Sports Anchor, Ryan Chiaverini. Ryan is an American television personality, and Midwest Emmy Award-winning co-host of Windy City Live (now Windy City Weekend) on ABC Chicago. We were so thankful for him to join our EMPOWER Gala lineup!

Kids Champion Award Recipient

We were so happy to be able to present the 2024 Kid’s Champion Award to Tom Miers. Tom has supported KidsMatter in a variety of important ways, and we are so thankful for him!

Thank you to our sponsors

Headliner Sponsor

Hero Sponsors

Program Sponsors

Feature Sponsors

The Matrix Club

Essential Sponsors

Friends Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

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