Going Places

Going Places Our mission is to provide disadvantaged kids with their most basic childhood right- A right to Joy. EIN: 81-5267546

“Our mission at Going Places is to provide disadvantaged kids with their most basic childhood right- A right to Joy. ”

LAST CALL TO BUY THE TRIPS FROM OUR AUCTION!✈️ We have been able to extend the trips from our Going Places Gala, present...
06/02/2026

LAST CALL TO BUY THE TRIPS FROM OUR AUCTION!
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We have been able to extend the trips from our Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina live auction to a “buy now” option until THIS FRIDAY, 6/5.
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ANYONE can buy these and we can sell as many as we want!
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These are amazing deals at resorts that we have done research on and all have been given great reviews from other gala auctions buyers.

🔗 Don’t miss out!! Buy now!! For more info on each and to buy:
https://event.gives/2026goingplacesgala/items

Thank you to our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor: United Infrastructure Group

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








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YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

Last week we had a great time doing a mini bike build of 10 bikes with the senior executive team at Blackbaud! It was a ...
06/01/2026

Last week we had a great time doing a mini bike build of 10 bikes with the senior executive team at Blackbaud! It was a great afternoon of team builKatie Blomquistship.

Katie Blomquist loved being at to share the mission of Going Places with the group and the best part is, the bikes they built go toward our 2,500 bike goal for 2026!

If your company would like to do a similar team building mini bike build at your office, email us: [email protected]

05/28/2026

Thank you to our 2026 Partner, , for helping make this work of spreading the joy of a bike to kids possible.

Their support goes far beyond sponsorship. It helps create moments of joy, freedom, and confidence for kids who need it most.

We’re grateful to partner with a team that believes in showing up for the Charleston community in a meaningful way.

We had such a successful Gong Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina and a huge part of that was because al...
05/26/2026

We had such a successful Gong Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina and a huge part of that was because all of the incredible items in our silent and live auction!

📣 We have 4 silent auction items still available to be bid on AND we are now able to release all 3 trips at the same cost of what they sold for at the gala! The trips are “buy now” items, not items to be bid on, so many people can buy them! 📣

‼️ THE AUCTON WILL CLOSE FOR GOOD: FRIDAY, 5/29 AT 5PM

Take advantage of these great deals and last minute opportunities while they last!

🔗 bid and buy:
https://event.gives/2026goingplacesgala/items

Thank you to our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor: United Infrastructure Group

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








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YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

Tonight’s the night! The Going Places gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina and we are so excited!We could not be...
05/15/2026

Tonight’s the night! The Going Places gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina and we are so excited!

We could not be more grateful to MassMutal South Carolina for supporting our mission and partnering with us to bring the joy bye-bye to so many low income children!

Thank you to our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor:

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








with.ella


YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

The Going Places Gala, presented MassMutual South Carolina Silent Auction IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! We have A BIG goal ...
05/14/2026

The Going Places Gala, presented MassMutual South Carolina Silent Auction IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

We have A BIG goal of raising $120,000 at the gala which is 685 bikes! The auction plays a large part in helping us reach that goal!

Everybody wins! You score something incredible, and your support helps us provide more bikes for kids!
Start your bidding!!

Please note: must be present at the May 15th Gala to bid on the LIVE AUCTION items

🔗 see the items and to start bidding:
https://event.gives/2026goingplacesgala/items

Thank you to our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor:

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








with.ella


YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

Let’s welcome some more of our amazing Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina sponsors!Our Going Plac...
05/13/2026

Let’s welcome some more of our amazing Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina sponsors!

Our Going Places Marquee Sponsor is Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering and here guests will get to take photos with our big, beautiful, lit up Going Places letters!

In the Cigar Rolling Station, sponsored by , you’ll get to experience handrllled ci**rs right in front of you! Perfect activity to have at the Cigar Factory!

Guests will get to enjoy valet service, sponsored by . Valet will get guests straight into the event, wasting no time having to parking and walk over.

You won’t be able to miss the stunning florals all around the event thanks to our sponsor, Law Firm. Roses are the theme of the night and set a moody, elegant tone.

Our silent auction, sponsored by , is open to the public beginning at 9am on Thursday the 14th! Its a win-win, you get something awful to take home and Going Places gets money for bikes!

Thank you to all of our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor:

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor: .me

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








with.ella


YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

We are thrilled to spotlight 3 more of our generous Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina sponsors! ...
05/12/2026

We are thrilled to spotlight 3 more of our generous Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina sponsors!

is sponsoring our Caviar Tasting Experience and WHAT a fun experience that will be! Using a fishing pole with a magnet on the ned, guests will get to “fish for caviar” in a bathtub full of dry ice and caviar tins!

is our Table Menu sponsor which is an exciting new addition to our gala this year- a plated meal! Guests will all sit down at the same time and enjoy a variety of courses together.

is our Closing Gratitude Sponsor for this year’s gala- a meaningful new tradition we are excited to introduce. Following the program and live auction, they will take the stage to lead a celebratory champagne toast, thanking everyone in the room for coming together to raise an incredible amount of support for bikes for kids.

Thank you to all of our sponsons:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company -
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor: -
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor: United Infrastructure Group

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude: -
Table Menu Sponsor : -
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








with.ella


YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

05/11/2026

It’s Gala week and are SO excited!

We are just days away from the 6th annual Going Places Gala, presented by MassMutual South Carolina and this year not only is the gala going to better than ever, but we have goals that are bigger than ever!

Take a listen to the segment from last Friday where Founder and Executive Katie Blomquist and MassMutual South Carolina CEO, Andrew Birgel talk about their 2026 partnership and the May 15th Gala!

Thank you, for having us!

Thank you to our sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR:


PREMIER SPONSOR:
360-Degree Photo Sponsor: L.Dean Weaver Company
The Going Places Marquee Sponsor: Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering

EXPERIENCE SPONSOR:
Caviar Tasting Sponsor:
Cigar Rolling Sponsor:
VIP Valet Service Sponsor: United Infrastructure Group

IMPACT SPONSORS:
Closing Gratitude:
Table Menu Sponsor :
The Evening Florals Sponsor:
Silent Auction Impact Sponsor: Sudofy

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO:events








with.ella


YEAR-ROUND SPONSOR:

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Mount Pleasant, SC
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