10/22/2025
🎩 The Hannah Project’s 2nd Annual Halloween Ball – A Night to Remember
What an incredible success! Our “Down the Rabbit Hole” Halloween Ball was truly a night of magic, creativity, and community. Every prop, every costume, every moment was made possible because of the incredible people who come together to support our mission — “We step up and step in support of aging-out at-risk youth.”
The Halloween Ball holds a special place in our hearts, because Halloween was Hannah’s favorite holiday. She was incredibly creative and always dreamed of hosting a Halloween Ball of her own one day — so we made her dream a reality. Each year, we honor her spirit, imagination, and love for community through this event, carrying forward her legacy of art, compassion, and joy.
This event isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s a celebration of connection — bringing people together, sharing moments, and creating something extraordinary for a cause that matters deeply to us.
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💖 Special Thanks
A very special thank you to Gina Burris, who stepped right into the role of facilitator with absolute grace. Gina’s leadership and heart helped bring every detail together seamlessly. To her family — Jacob Burris, for providing incredible live music and helping with décor setup and teardown, and Jim Burris, who continues to be the technical side to my creative side — we are endlessly grateful. Your dedication and teamwork embody exactly what The Hannah Project stands for.
Another huge thank you to Jeffrey Scot, for helping bring our vision to life through incredible decorations, for having my back through thick and thin, and for an unforgettable performance as Kaotica. Your creativity, loyalty, and energy truly elevated the entire experience and made the night shine.
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🎟️ Event Highlights
• Photo Booth with Dia and Khy – Thank you for capturing the memories and helping every guest take home a piece of the magic.
• Tarot Readings by Ashley Nicole – Your presence added an element of mystery and wonder that fit our theme perfectly.
• Chinese Auction facilitated by Tonya Moorehead, Randy Moorehead and Kori Crofutt– Thank you for organizing an exciting part of the night that guests absolutely loved.
• DJ Joe Lillard – Thank you for keeping the energy high and the dance floor full all night long.
• Marvic Tavern – Sponsored and operated by Dave Krug and Hiromi, who crafted specialty drinks to fit our Wonderland theme and brought so much life and laughter to the night.
Each of these contributions helped make the Ball a true experience — we are so grateful for your time, talent, and enthusiasm.
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✨ Basket Raffle & Donations
Nancy Fuchs • Kori Crofutt Grandma & Dad • Nova Sopher •Schiffer’s Custom Cabinetry• Rachel Rimer & Jake Rimer •Clarks Donuts •Woods & River Coffee •Candi Heckathorne • Gina & Gigi • Todd Ift • Fred Carrow • Maddy Carrow • Mr. & Mrs. James • Jill Richards • Peaceful Horizons• Mary Thompson• Pam Johnson and Joe Pastor • Lyto Nails • Lisa Simmers
Every donation and raffle item added to the excitement and directly supports our mission — we can’t thank you enough for your generosity.
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🎭 Décor Donations
Crystal Roser• Anne Maher Bakker •Mix’s Mercantile • Mary Beth Hawkins • Nova Sopher • Beth O’Brien
Your creativity and contributions helped us transform the space into Wonderland itself. We are so thankful for your help in making every corner of the event visually enchanting.
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💡 Technical & Event Support
Nathaniel Licht– Thank you for your stunning lighting work that brought our designs to life and set the tone for the night.
Belles Lettres Clubb– Thank you for your breathtaking venue and for accommodating us last minute. Your generosity helped make this event truly unforgettable.
Nathan Allen, Britt and Chase Adams, Nova, Our Board Members, Jeffrey Scot, and all of the hands who made set up and tear down seamless.
A special thank you to Cassie Rhoads and Nova Sopher for taking the time out to help work on our set pieces!
The Rhoads Gone Roguee deserve a huge thanks for designing one of a kind Alice in Wonderland prints and selling them during Curb Market to help us raise money for our cause.
The Derrick and The News-Heraldd
A big thank you to Austin and Dan from The Derrick and The News-Herald for the incredible first-page articles and for helping us share our story with the community. Your coverage means so much.
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🍴 Food & Desserts
Smoke Cantina – Desserts that were as beautiful as they were delicious.
John Kluck- catering that brought warmth and comfort to the evening.
Stubler's Drive Thru– Thank you for your beer donation and community spirit.
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To our Board Members – thank you for your tireless effort, creativity, and dedication. Every meeting, every late-night text, every extra hour of planning made this event possible. We cannot do any of this without your passion and teamwork. Pamela LeighElizabeth Reiserr Holly Galmish, Gina Burris, Madison Carrow, Rachel Rimer, Elizabeth Reiser, Lisa Simmers, Todd Ifft, Tonya Moorehead, Kori Crofutt
And to everyone who attended — thank you for showing up, dressing up, and believing in what we do. Every ticket purchased, every basket bid, and every shared laugh helps us continue to support young adults who are transitioning out of care and need a community to stand beside them.
If we missed anyone, please tag below — it truly takes a village to make an event like this happen, and we are so grateful for each hand that played a part in making the night so wonderful.
We’re already gearing up for next year’s theme:
🎃 The Nightmare Before Christmas!
Stay tuned — it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and even more magical.
Let’s keep stepping up and stepping in — together.
