Hope Ball of Mississippi

Thank you, UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute for supporting the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson!

Your generous Gift of Hope sponsorship is helping ensure that those who need lodging during cancer treatments receive it.

Thank you, Nucor for your committment to the Hope Ball through a Gift of Hope Sponsorship.

The American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson can continue to serve our community's members during their time of need because of sponsors like you!

Thank you, Merck for being a 2024 Hope Ball sponsor!

Your Gift of Hope sponsorship makes a difference in the lives of Mississippians in need of lodging during critical cancer treatments. We appreciate your support of the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson!

Thank you, Atmos Energy for your Gift of Hope sponsorship!!

Your support of the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson goes a long way in making sure that Mississippi cancer patients receive the lodging they need during their treatments.

Thank you, Merit Health for your Gift of Hope sponsorship! 🤝

Your ongoing support of the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson has made a noticeable impact on the lives of those in need of lodging during their cancer treatments! 👏🏻

Our Hope Lodge is in need of some items for our facility and community pantry! If you are interested in donating, please contact us at 601-608-0800 or send us an email at [email protected]. ❤

Thank you, St. Dominic Hospital for your Gift of Hope sponsorship!

Your commitment to the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson is what makes the Hope Ball the success that it is year after year!

Thank you, Tito's Handmade Vodka for your generous Light of Hope sponsorship! 🤝

All of the Hope Ball’s success is made possible by our amazing sponsors who are committed to providing free lodging for Mississippi cancer patients through the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson. 👏🏻

Thank you, Genentech for your commitment to the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson as a presenting sponsor! 🤝

It is because of sponsors like you that we are able to continue providing much-needed free lodging for Mississippi cancer patients during their time of need! 👏🏻

The 2024 Hope Ball is a little over a month away, and its success would not be possible without our generous sponsors. 🤝

Thank you, Magnolia Health Plan for being a presenting sponsor! Your commitment to the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson helps provide free lodging for cancer patients right here in the state of Mississippi. 👏🏻

Serving as this year’s Executive Leadership Committee Chairs are Carolyn and Jeremy Erwin! Their commitment to the American Cancer Society - Mississippi and the American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson over the years is unmatched, and we are so fortunate to have them leading the way for this year’s Hope Ball.

Visit the link below to read more about why this cause is so special to them:

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Our 2023 Hope Ball Committee Chair Amanda Fontaine has been hard at work this year continuing to help our committee plan for the 2024 Hope Ball.

Read more about why the American Cancer Society's mission is one that means so much to Amanda here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:U1VXyZBRCtf/

Laurie Cutrer served as our 2023 Committee Chair! She worked tirelessly last year helping make the 2023 Hope Ball an incredible success. This year, her continued work and the experience she’s shared along the way has been an inspiration to our team.

Click the link below to read her personal statement and to learn how you can help Laurie reach her personal fundraising goal!

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We are excited to see you all this Thursday to support American Cancer Society Gertrude C. Ford Hope Lodge Jackson!

Say hello to our marketing and promotions co-chair, Sam Wells. His passion for the Hope Lodge and the people battling cancer who it helps is evident in the work he does for this committee and this year’s Hope Ball.

Learn more about why he has decided to give his time to ACS and the Hope Lodge below.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:1kq2jjlmmm1/

We’re so excited to introduce you to Lauren Wells as this year's Marketing & Promotions Chair! Her work promoting our events and the good work this committee does throughout the year is paramount to the success of this year's Hope Ball!

Find out why the Hope Lodge is something Lauren is passionate about below!

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:2RpOZ89Srq7/

Joining us as Special Events Co-chair is Patrick Ferguson! Patrick has committed to serving with us this year and his contributions have already made a big impact!

Read why he sees the ACS Hope Lodge as such an important cause here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:UYT31a4WgwU/

We welcome Amanda Keith as this year’s Special Events Chair! Amanda has already committed countless hours to raising funds for the Hope Lodge of Jackson and we are so fortunate to have her join the committee.

Read why the American Cancer Society is so important to her here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:l7PutDW7WNB/

THANK YOU to our amazing community (both sponsors and attendees) and your commitment to support the Hope Lodge of Jackson. With your help, A Taste of Hope raised over $24,000! 🤝

Thankfully, you don’t have to wait until next year for another memorable night! 💃🏻🎷

The 2024 Hope Ball is happening Saturday, August 24, and there are still a few chances for sponsorship. 👏🏻

Visit the link below for all of the details. 🔗

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Joining the Hope Ball Executive Leadership Committee as the 2024 Logistics Co-chair is Mallie Earl! Her passion for her work with the ACS Hope Lodge is unmatched.

See what inspires Mallie’s volunteer work with the Hope Lodge below!

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We are excited to have Laura Hearn serving on the 2024 Hope Ball Executive Leadership Committee as this year's Logistics Chair. She generously gives her time and skills to make all our events successful!

Read more about why she chooses to serve with us and join the fight against cancer:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:z2SGpdGyJhk/

We are excited to introduce Rosa Whitt, who is serving the 2024 Hope Ball Executive Leadership Committee as this year's VIP and Hospitality Chair. She generously gives of her time to make every aspect of our events successful, and is a valued addition to the team!

Read more about how the fight against cancer has inspired her heart for philanthropy here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:MCN_DlWf3NA/

Meet Molly and Durden Pillow, the dynamic duo serving as our 2024 Correspondence Chairs! They are passionate about their roles on the Hope Ball Executive Leadership Committee and we are grateful for their hard work!

Read below why they feel called to support the cause of the ACS Hope lodge.

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Joining the Hope Ball Executive Leadership Committee as the 2024 Corporate Sponsorships Co-chair is Teneisha Wynter! She is passionate about her work for the ACS Hope Lodge and has shown that through the work she has already done for this year's Hope Ball.

Read the inspiring reasons why Teneisha is choosing to volunteer her time and talents for the Hope Lodge below!

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:NCSKqd43AG5/

To continue our Hope Ball Exectutive Leadership Committee spotlights, we are thrilled to share that Melissa McCoy is this year's Corporate Sponsorships Chair. Melissa feels strongly connected to the mission of the Hope Lodge and is working diligently to secure sponsorships for our 2024 event!

Visit the link below to find out more about why ACS and the Hope Lodge serve as an inspiration to her.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:D8gAtYrBD9O

We are excited to introduce Heather Ward as this year's Volunteer Placement Chair! She is working hard to faciliate the roles of all of the additional volunteers that will assist in making this year's Hope Ball a success!

Find out why the Hope Lodge is something that Heather is passionate about at the link below!

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:_ofbIo7F3G4/

Meet Tricia Harris, our 2024 Revenue Chair! She has a heart for giving back, and has already done so in a big way through her service to the Hope Ball Executive Committee this year.

Visit the link below to read why volunteering for the Hope Lodge means so much to Tricia!

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:OQCpenzVw6L/

Serving as the 2024 Hope Ball Auction Co-chair is Hillary Cook! She has been hard at work collecting one-of-a-kind auction items to make this year's Hope Ball the best yet.

Read more about why the American Cancer Society's mission is one that is special to Hillary here:

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:cNA1RNnutVO/

As we continue to introduce this year's executive committee, we are excited to share that Katie Nelson is serving as the 2024 Auction Chair! She has been working diligently behind the scenes to secure amazing silent and live auction items for this year's Hope Ball.

Visit Katie's personal fundraising page to read more about why the Hope Ball's mission is so important to her.

https://e.givesmart.com/events/Ce8/c/:qkGuLzXXeKP/

David Henry is our second incoming 2025 Committee Chair! He has been working alongside his wife Mackenzie to help make this year's Hope Ball the best yet. They make a great team, and have shared why the Hope Lodge is a cause that is important to them.

Click the link below to read their personal statement and to learn how you can help them reach their personal fundraising goals!

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