Our largest annual fundraiser is back! Thanks to our loyal sponsors and supporters, we have been dining and dancing since 1989! The Soirée – formally The Dinner Dance – is celebrating 36 years of our largest annual fundraiser and longest-running LGBTQ+ event in Fort Wayne.
SOIRÉE SNAPSHOT
A Cause to Celebrate
The Positive Resource Connection's focus on HIV and Hepatitis C prevention is strong and we believe that Zero is Possible. Increasing community access to PrEP, PEP, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, and education is key in preventing new cases of HIV and Hepatitis C in our community. Your partnership with us directly impacts our ability to get to zero and we need you!
Don't forget these details for Soirée 2024!
* Soirée 2024 (in-person event) takes place Saturday, October 5th from 7pm-11pm EST (VIP Reception from 6-7pm) at The Pearl (228 W Main St., Fort Wayne) - Purchase tickets here.
* The online auction opens on Friday, September 27th at 3:00pm EST and will close on Saturday, October 5th at 11:00pm EST.
* Bidding in the online auction is free and open to everyone (no ticket required).
*More info on our new location, The Pearl Event Center (228 W Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802) - click the map to see more.
*Parking is available at:
Bidding is easier than ever online! Follow these steps to bid in our auction starting Friday, September 27th at 3:00pm EST:
1. Start by entering your mobile phone number above. If you're not yet registered, you'll be prompted to do so.
2. Browse all items by scrolling up and down. You can also filter by category using the MENU button at the top.
3. Tap Bid/Info to place a bid, view item details and bid history. (If this isn't working, make sure you're logged in!)
4. Use Fast Bid to raise the bid by the stated increment.
5. Use Bid/Set Max to set your max amount and let the system do the bidding for you.
6. Use the MENU button to see all your current bidding items, filter by winning/losing items.
7. If you're not ready to place a bid, click the heart icon next to the Bid/Info button to add to your Watching items (you can find these in the menu).
8. If you are outbid on any item, we will send you a text message letting you know.
9. Happy bidding!
Rainbow Sponsor ($5,000+)
Red Sponsors ($2,500-$4,999)
Steve & Brenda Fishbaugh
Orange Sponsors ($1,500-$2,499)
Richard Rison & John Tolley, in memory of Terrance P. McCaffrey
Kathleen Summers
Anonymous
Yellow Sponsors ($1,000-$$1,499)
David Forrester
Deb Overcash & Mary Anna Bradshaw
Roy Wilson
Green Sponsors ($500-$999)
Robert Buesching
David Kirk & Michael Greene, in honor of Alan Burkart
Ray PeGan & Lee Bowers, Henry Street Antiques
Dennis Greaf & Scott Tarr, in memory of Terrance P. McCaffrey
Debby & Rich Beckman
Michael Janecek & James Jagel
Drs. Charles Whalen & Douglas Joyce
Stephen Lauterberg & Phillip Colglazier, in memory of Kirk A. Bugher
Mike Schmid & Scott Simmons
David Goleman
Chip Koltash & Norm Appleby
Jeff Markley, in honor of the incredible PRC Staff!
Blue Sponsors ($250-$499)
Michael Chandler
Larry Wardlaw
Leonard Helfrich
Cindy Lonergan
Jake Brames & Rob Kline
Violet Sponsors (up to $249)
Drs. Pam & Kevin Kelly
Dr. Tom Blake