OPES Charitable Foundation

09/21/2026

Still time to win a brand new 2026 Chevrolet Trax!

Our Keys For A Cause Raffle is rolling right along, and this one feels really good to be part of. Tickets are $100 each, and every single one fuels three local nonprofits that put kids first: Opes Charitable Foundation, St. Pius X High School, and KC Naturals Baseball Club.

You get a shot at a gorgeous new ride, and you help kids right here in our community at the same time. Hard to beat that.

Tickets are open through October 16th, so grab yours before time runs out: https://onecau.se/keysforacause

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Heartland & Roberts Robinson dealerships for their generous support.

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Months of hard work and endless details all led to an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Green Tie Gala! 💚

Seeing our community come together at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was truly inspiring, but the highlight of the night was hearing from Charlotte, the brave young girl you'll see speaking in the video below.

Her story is at the heart of our mission. The Green Tie Gala was more than just a celebration, it was a promise to our littlest patients that we are fighting for them to not just survive their treatment, but thrive long after.

A heartfelt thank you to our founder Chuck Cuda, our sponsors, Executive Committee members, and everyone who attended and raised their paddles to support pediatric blood cancer research.

🎥 Take a look at some of the best moments from the night below!

To learn more about our work or get involved, visit opescharitablefoundation.org or reach out to Morgan Hicks at [email protected].

07/13/2026

Big news, KC! 🚗✨

This July, The Better Wash is joining forces with the Green Tie Gala to fight pediatric blood cancer, and you can help just by washing your car!

Here is the deal: scan the QR code at any of The Better Wash's KC area locations or click the link below and purchase The Works Plus Car Wash, and you will get $5 off. Even better, $10 from every single wash goes straight to pediatric blood cancer research through the Green Tie Gala.

PURCHASE YOUR WASH HERE: https://crwsh.co/TBWGT

Clean car. Big impact. All July long.

Grab the kids, grab your keys, and come get that summer shine while supporting kids who need us most. See you at the BETTER wash! 🧽

02/04/2026

We are honored to announce Elevate Hospice as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Green Tie Gala. Their generosity makes this mission possible and moves us closer to funding Blood Cancer United's Dare to Dream Project focused on pediatric blood cancer research.

Thank you, Elevate Hospice, for standing with families who need it most.

You can still join them as a sponsor: greentiegala.com

01/13/2026

The Green Tie Gala is Back! 💚

After a special hiatus, one of Kansas City’s most meaningful and anticipated evenings is returning. We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Green Tie Gala, taking place August 15, 2026 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown – Muehlebach Tower.

This elegant evening brings our community together for fine dining, captivating entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a powerful mission moment all in support of pediatric blood cancer research. This year’s gala benefits Blood Cancer United's Dare to Dream initiative, a groundbreaking effort focused on advancing safer, more effective treatments for children with blood cancer. OPES Charitable Foundation has proudly committed $1.5 million to this mission.

The Green Tie Gala is a rare and unforgettable experience, held only once every few years and we cannot wait to gather again in support of this special mission!

💚 Save the Date
🎟 Tables and sponsorships are now available at https://greentiegala.com

12/18/2025

Ring in the New Year while making an impact.
Join us for a New Year’s Eve celebration benefiting Opes Charitable Foundation and the Naturals Baseball Club.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 9:30 pm
Location: Oak Ridge Family Social Club
- Live music
- Prime rib dinner
- Open bar
- Kids tickets with activities in the barn
This is a great night out for families and friends who want to celebrate and give back.
Purchase your table here.
https://onecau.se/nye2025

08/12/2025

🎙 Big news! Our founder, Chuck Cuda, is featured on the latest episode of Rounding the Bases with Joel Goldberg!

If you haven’t listened to Rounding the Bases yet, this is the perfect episode to start with. Chuck shares his journey of resilience, entrepreneurship, and turning challenges into opportunities. It is an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss.

Listen or watch here:
🌐 Website: https://www.joelgoldbergmedia.com/podcast
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H5tuRIcAEk

What does it really take to rebuild after losing it all? Today we find out as Joel Goldberg is joined by Chuck Cuda, a man who’s done just that and more. As ...

07/19/2025

🎉 We’re having an incredible time today at the 2025 Charity Poker Tournament hosted by the Andrew Ross Termini Foundation, Nina’ Wings & Opes Charitable Foundation! ♠️♥️♣️♦️

This year, we’re proud to support two very worthy Kansas City organizations — In the Name of Grace and A Cure for Charlie. Both are doing powerful work in our community and have a big need we’re hoping to help meet today.

Even if you couldn’t join us in person, you can still make a difference! 💛
✅ Donate
✅ Bid on amazing auction items
✅ No need to be present to win!

Auction closes at 7:00 PM tonight — check it out and show your support:
🔗 https://onecau.se/poker2025

Let’s keep the giving going, KC! 💪

07/07/2025

♠️♥️ Join us for a night of cards and a cause! ♣️♦️

We're just a few weeks away from our Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Oak Ridge Family Social Club — and player tickets are still available!

This year’s tournament will benefit the OPES Charitable Foundation, Nina's Wings, and the Andrew Ross Termini Foundation, with proceeds going directly to support two incredible Kansas City-based causes: A Cure For Charlie and In the Name of GRACE .

🎟️ To purchase your player ticket, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit:
👉 https://onecau.se/poker2025

Let’s shuffle up and deal for a night of fun, competition, and impact!