11/20/2024
We are still soaking in the magic from the Black & Gold Gala! Everyone who made that night possible deserves a moment of dedication, but to start, I must thank our event sponsors:
To Brandy and MISSION BBQ – next to the cause, the food is the main part of any event like this. And my goodness, to have Mission BBQ – literally the most “match-made-in-heaven” pairing for our catering was incredible! Not only was it a massive hit with all of our guests, but the alignment of our mutual mission was perfection. I can’t thank you enough for providing the BBQ for the gala!
To New Glarus Brewing Co. – when you think of beer, nothing is more “iconically Wisconsin” than a good old Spotted Cow! Thank you so much for your incredible contribution of our beer! It was an absolute treat to be able to serve Spotted Cow, Moon Man, and The Pilsner to our guests all night long!
To Tito's Handmade Vodka and Breakthru Beverage of Wisconsin – our signature “Gold Ribbon Cocktail” was a star of the evening! Thank you so much for your generous donation of your craft vodka and the ability to make our bar a signature station of the gala!
To Tamara and Tamara's the Cake Guru – thank you for providing the sweetest moment of the night! Your cupcakes have been an Oshkosh staple ever since you opened your doors and to be able to serve those at the end of the night was a dream for us. We have loved being able to partner with you in various ways over the years and having your cupcakes (in black and gold liners!) was such a dream – thank you!
To Hy-Vee Ashwaubenon – thank you for providing our delicious appetizer table! It was the perfect (and tastiest) way for our guests to begin the evening!
To Costco Wholesale Green Bay – thank you for generously sponsoring our remaining bar fare, sodas, and (then upgraded + branded) bottled water! One of our goals was to have every detail covered at the gala and your donation certainly helped to make that possible!
To Erin and Dom from Kendra Scott in Hilldale Madison – crafting our very own “Black and Gold Collection” in your store a few months ago was a dream come true. To see people light up when they got to choose their pieces and shop for good all night long was incredible to see!
To Bee Bella – the lip balms were a perfect addition to our event gift bags and the sweetest nod to each of our founding cities!
To Vicki and Door County Coffee – your support over the years has been insurmountable. You have been a part of ONA since the beginning. From your physical volunteer hours to the creation of our (now iconic) Heroes Blend and Veterans Blend coffees, to your constant cheerleader mentality, to actually being in attendance for gala night, you have been an invaluable component to who Operation Not Alone is. It was an honor and a privilege to send out your coffee in our Veteran Cheer Packages once again this year AND to serve Heroes Blend Coffee in our gift bags for every guest in attendance that night. Vicki, there will never be enough words for our gratitude to you!
To my sweet Casey and Fire & Flame Creative, as evidenced below, you have an incredible ability to capture genuine moments. Thank you for gifting us your talents all night long and for the moving video presentation featured throughout the night.
THANK YOU TO ALL! We rang in 11 years of ONA and it would not have happened without each and every one of you!
