The Child Advocacy Center is hosting its annual Pinwheel Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction to raise money to “unmask child abuse.” This year’s event will be held at the charming Carolina Barn located at 7765 McCormick Bridge Rd, Spring Lake on Oct. 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets range from $75 to $1,200 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-pinwheel-masquerade-ball-auction-to-unmask-child-abuse-tickets-954135694547?aff=oddtdtcreator. Several sponsorship opportunities include event perks including comp tickets and VIP access. Sponsorships range, and all amounts are accepted and appreciated. Those interested can sponsor pinwheels, auction boards, drinks, coffee, and more. For more details on becoming a sponsor visit the website, https://www.cacfaync.org/how-to-help/pinwheel-masquerade-ball.html.
The Pinwheel Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction is an important fundraising event for CAC and provides sponsors with a night of elegance and elaborate masks while bidding on items donated by community partners.
Marking the 11th year, this year’s event is set to be as successful as years past. Five Star Entertainment will be providing the music for the evening, setting the mood of sophistication from beginning to end for guests as they mingle and browse the selection of auction items.
Guests will have a variety of food and drinks to select from, as several local restaurants and brewers are participating including Anchor Allie’s, Southern Coals, Burney’s Sweets, Bees & Boards, Healy Wholesale, Tropical Smoothie Café, Pan, 7 Brew, Bee Sweet, Gaston Brewing Company, Nona Sushi, Superior Bakery, and The Sweet Palette.
As the newest addition to the CAC, Executive Director John Webster has been amazed at the work and effort that goes forward into making this event possible.
“It has been a positive experience so far, but I will say that the size and scope of the event is enormous and it requires a great deal of precision and planning in order to ensure a successful event,” Webster said.
Although a massive undertaking, the Pinwheel Masquerade Ball and Auction is an effort that more than pays off for the center, helping to fund its community initiatives and resources provided to the community at large. It is also a great event to highlight all the people, businesses, and organizations that make CAC’s work year-round possible.
“This event is a fun-filled evening that will include lots of fun for all attendees. There will be plenty of food and drinks for all, along with a DJ who will emcee the event. There will be music and dancing for those who are interested, along with a silent and live auction of baskets, trips, etc. There will also be a mask contest and a fun photo booth. This event is a tremendous fundraiser for the CAC and community participation and engagement is critical to the success of the event. We encourage the community to support this event as proceeds from the event directly impact the work of the CAC and the children we serve on a day-to-day basis,” Webster explained.
The Child Advocacy Center would like to thank this year’s sponsors.
Champions for Children
Cape Fear Valley Health and Kids First Pediatrics
Alliance Health
Five Star Entertainment
Healy Wholesale