Annual Gala · October 15, 2026 · Charlotte, NC

An evening for the next generation.

2nd Annual Evening of Giving

Hosted by the Coach Lee Rose Foundation

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Our Mission

Every seat writes the next chapter.

The Coach Lee Rose Foundation has donated over $210,000 to underserved youth and our special needs community. This year, our first recipient of the first-generation college student scholarship just graduated — proof that what we do here matters. Every ticket, every table, every sponsorship writes the next chapter.

2026 Fundraising Goal
$300,000
Every seat, every sponsorship moves us closer.
2026 Special Needs Partners
Friends for Special Needs · The Special Olympics
Event Details

What to expect.

When
Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Where
Carmel Country Club

4735 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC 28226

Dress
Business Casual
Format

Plated Dinner · Silent & Live Auctions · Live Music

The Evening's Lineup

Who you'll see.

Eugene Robinson — Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker

Eugene Robinson

16-year NFL Veteran · 3x Pro Bowl · Super Bowl Champion. Coach Rose's contemporary and longtime friend.

Jeffrey Steele — Live Music
Live Music

Jeffrey Steele

Five-time Grammy Award-winning country music singer and songwriter.

Matt Newsome — Auctioneer
Auctioneer

Matt Newsome

Professional auctioneer leading our silent and live auctions.

Ways to Attend

Join us.

Individual
$500

Dinner, drinks, and entertainment · Silent and live auctions · Program recognition.

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Gold
$5,000

Table for 10 · Program recognition · Brand awareness on event screens.

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Platinum
$10,000

Table for 10 · Priority seating · Logo on stage · Recognition from the stage.

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Legacy
$25,000

Priority table for 10 · Name on event (optional) · Brand on CLRF website and stage · Brand recognition throughout venue.

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Coach Lee Rose Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.