MaryAnne’s Kids Lighting the Way

CHD’s MaryAnne’s Kids is excited to host Lighting the Way, a special evening dedicated to supporting local children in foster care and transitional youth programs, and the families and communities who care for them.

Guests will enjoy an array of delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts, live music, raffles, and a brief award ceremony, as we come together to celebrate the impact of MaryAnne’s Kids and the dedication of those who make this important work possible.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Crestview Country Club
281 Shoemaker Lane
Agawam, MA 01001

Cost per person:
$50

Tickets are only available by purchase using the link below.

Sponsorships

By sponsoring CHD’s MaryAnne’s Kids Lighting the Way Fundraiser, you are actively changing a child’s life and 100% of your support directly funds local foster youth, providing them with the exact same opportunities as their peers.

Dream Big Sponsor – $5,000

  • 10 complimentary tickets to the event
  • Prominent sponsorship signage at the event
  • Recognition during the speaking program
  • Recognition on social media

Game Changer Sponsor – $2,500

  • 8 complimentary tickets to the event
  • Sponsorship signage at the event
  • Recognition during the speaking program
  • Recognition on social media

Fostering Smiles Sponsor – $1,000

  • 6 complimentary tickets to the event
  • Sponsorship signage at the event
  • Recognition on social media

Pursuing Passion Sponsor – $500

  • 4 complimentary tickets to the event
  • Sponsorship signage at the event
  • Recognition in the slideshow at the event

Hobby Hero Sponsor – $250

  • 2 complimentary tickets to the event
  • Sponsorship signage at the event
  • Recognition in the slideshow at the event

To sponsor this event and pay online, click here.

To sponsor this event using the Sponsorship Form, click here.

Donations

To make a tax-deductible donation, please make your check payable to MaryAnne’s Kids and mail it to:

CHD’s MaryAnne’s Kids
c/o Kristin Sleeper
332 Birnie Ave
Springfield, MA 01104

To donate to MaryAnne’s Kids online, click here.

For questions about donations, please email Kristin Sleeper at [email protected]

Donate a Raffle Item

Donate a raffle item for this event. Items can include:

  • Gift Cards (Restaurants, Breweries, Starbucks, Amazon, Marshalls, etc.)
  • Gift baskets (Wine & Cheese, Chocolate Lovers, Coffee & Tea, Date Night, Spa Night)
  • Sports memorabilia
  • Vacation stays, overnights, dinner packages.

Please contact: Laurie McCaslin at [email protected], or Chante Garcia-Salgado at [email protected]. The deadline to donate is Sept 25, 2026!

We hope you will join us for this memorable evening and help us continue lighting the way for children, transitional youth, and families throughout our community.