Have-A-Heart Gala
Dear Friends of Candlelighters,
Thank you for your generous support of Candlelighters’ Have-A-Heart Gala! We are honored to recognize you for your donation and participation in support of this year’s sold-out event. Your contribution was part of a record-setting $400,000 raised for the children and families of Candlelighters. Because of YOU, nearly 100 families will benefit from 20 programs and services offered throughout the year and during their battle against childhood cancer.
Our organization could not provide the emotional support and financial assistance needed by our precious children without you – our valued donor. You provide a safe haven for families that don’t know where to seek help after diagnosis. You provide a light in the darkness for parents facing the most difficult time of their lives as they walk beside their children during cancer treatment. You provide hope to a child that could easily feel alone during the endless hospital visits and nights away from home. You make it possible for Candlelighters to be the source of comfort for so many in need.
Candlelighters continues to be a light for families through their battle against childhood cancer because of your love and support. The need for our programs is growing as Candlelighters continues to serve more families in Brevard and Indian River counties who hear the devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” We could not do all that we do without the dedication and generosity you share with our mission. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Because of YOU…no child faces cancer alone!
Sincerely,
Candlelighters of Brevard Executive Staff & Board of Directors
Thank you 2025 Have-A-Heart Gala Sponsors!
Event Presenting Sponsor $30,000
Gold Heart Sponsor $20,000
White Heart Sponsor $10,000
Red Heart Sponsor $7,500
Pink Heart Sponsor $5,000
Bruce and Raffy Nelson
Charlene Lee and Greg Thayer
Dale Sorensen Real Estate
Dragonfly Wealth Management
Sunrise Facial & Oral Surgery
Toyota of Melbourne
Yellow Heart Sponsor $2,500
Alpizar Law, LLC
Brevard Ballet Academy
Building Management Systems, Inc.
Jacobus Fielding Injury Attorneys
Kendall Automotive Center
Larry and Marcia Ciaccia
LifeStyle Homes
Michelle and Steve Russell
Patti and Mark Gonsalves
Saint John The Evangelist Catholic Church
SPC
The Viera Company
Therese Nelson
Three Bridges Planning
Peach Heart Sponsor $1,500
Barbara C. Wall, BHHS FL Realty
Bill and Debbie Klein
Boys Electrical Contractors, LLC
Brent and Deanna Peoples
Brown & Brown of Florida
Concrete Restoration Inc.
David and Tracy Stoller
Denise and Dave Zack
East Coast Architectural Glass
Ellingson Properties
Florida Power & Light
Great Southeast Flooring America
HealthFirst
Hedrick Brothers Construction
Jim and Kathy Fanto
Justin and Erin Morton
Kevin Hill – Re/Max Alternative
Kevin Smith, Nikki Souris, and Socrates
Mark Mikolajczyk
Militano Construction
One Group Insurance
Ron and Kim Scalise
Ross and Cathy Whitley
Satellite Beach Lions Club
Seacoast Bank
SpotOn
Stellar Transport
Steven G. Casanova P.A. – Surfer Law
Terry Henderson and Liz Kennedy
The Rowell Family
The Tolland Family
The Wadsworth Family
Total Power Systems
WhiteBird Law
In-Kind Sponsor ($2,500 Value)
Acevedo Photography
Baldino Studios
Cumulus Media
David and Valentina Dashi – Amici’s and Chef’s Table
Dermatology + Plastic Surgery – For Your Best Self
ESLLA
Executive Cigar Shop & Lounge
Figurella
FM Pizza Oven/Oleander Club
Genna Jewelers
Hot Rayz Limousines
Millefiori Medical Skin Rejuvenation
Mr. Fireplace Patio & Spa
Phillip and Logan Watters
Salty Crew – CJ Hobgood
Sorelli Hair Studio & Spa
Event Donors
$1,000
Brian Baney and Bonnie Rhodes
Jason and Jodi Daigler
Jesse Piccolo
Kelly Camirand Commercial Real Estate w/ Relentless
Marley and Chris Hopper
The Dashi Family
The Goodwin Family
Tony and Liz Ierardi
Yepes & Associates Financial Services
$500
Tina Jenicek
Linda Gash
Certified General Contractors
$100
Cocoa Chiropractic Center, P.A.
$50
Hope Chanda