Love and hope. We believe these are the two most powerful forces in the world.

Invested in a child, these forces can change the course of a life – even generations that follow.

They are what fuel dreams, and they are what will get us through these difficult times.

COVID-19 may tempt us as a community to dream smaller right now – but we cannot. This is not the time. Children have suffered disproportionately from the pandemic and its harm to vulnerable families.

We believe it is time to dream big.

Join us on January 30 as we hear from best-selling author Bob Goff – a beloved authority on love, hope, and dreaming big – and kids who have their own inspiring stories to tell.

Auctions and a raffle are part of our evening, so make plans to join us from your comfy spot at home!

WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

PLATINUM

Sherri and Dennis Blankenship
Golden Corral Corporation
Hagood Hope for Children
House of Raeford
Sarah Jordan and Jordan Lumber Company

SPEAKER

The Way Foundation

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Edenton Street United Methodist Church Missions
Elwood and Rosadell Martin Charitable Trust
Faith Harbor United Methodist Women
Hayes Barton United Methodist Church Missions
Hayes Barton United Methodist Women
James & Mildred Wilkinson Charitable Foundation
Connie and Carl Rogers

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Dwight Alford, CEI
Apex UMC Family of Faith
Lee and Jim Black
Rachel and Albert Blackmon
Bone Suckin’ Sauce King of the Cape Open King Mackerel Tournament
Brown Advisory
Molly and John Chiles
Marnie and Jerod Cohen
Sara and Rick Dail
Susan and Gary Dorton
First United Methodist-Cary
Lynn and Art Guy
Hamilton Point Investment Advisors, LLC
Emily and Wally Heritage
Mary June Jones and Henry Jones
Britt and Phil Macnabb
Donna and Billy McClatchey
Liz and Chris McClure
Belinda and Richard Morrison
Newcomb and Company
Progress Printing Plus
Jenny and Erik Ross
Nelle and Stuart Schantz
Mary Hazel and David Small
Susan and Gray Southern
Jane and Sam Spicer
Martha Walston
Williams Overman Pierce, LLP
Wrightsville United Methodist Men
Wrightsville United Methodist Outreach
Young Moore Attorneys

HOST PATRONS

AdVenture Development
Lois and Jim Arnold
BB&T now Truist
Katie and Zach Clayton
Devon Park United Methodist Church
Margaret and Rans Douglas
Enterprise Fleet Management
Kathy and Ron Falk
Farmville United Methodist Women
Beth and Marc Fath
Jane and Frank Gray
Clarissa and Marcus Green
Guardian Wealth Partners, Mike Hensley
Shana and Brian Holloman
Tom Irons
Jarvis United Methodist Women
Janie and Carter Jordan
Ann and Joe Mann
Debbie and Larry Mann
Doug McMillan
Laurie and Gene Merlo
Aileen and Paul Millward
Julie Murphy
NC Conference of the United Methodist Church
Nelson Mullins Government Relations
Pam and Steve Patrick
Martha Peele Family
The Pork Company
Freddie and Ron Schrimper
Jimmie and Albert Shuler
Lawrence Simonds
Cady Thomas
Hope Morgan Ward and Mike Ward
Cynthia and Bart White
Sally and Jim Williford

HOSTS

Melanie and Bert Armstrong
Susan and David Barrier
Airen and Jim Blaine
Sandra and Maurice Canady
Val and John Clark
Tina and Lee Clyburn
Carolyn Cobb and Don Edwards
Linda Coleman
Margaret and Rans Douglas
Katherine and Sean Edmiston
Beth and Chris Harrell
Jennie and Wilson Hayman ❤️
Hertford United Methodist Women
Mary Ellen and Lin Jordan
Lori and Jack Kilbourne
Kathy and Steve Lies
Greg Lombardo
Barbara and Robin Marley
Marsh and McLennan Agency
Renee and Ken Maxwell
Frances and Johnny Morisey
Everette Murphrey
Lisa and Kevin Nelson
Beth Norris
Ocean View United Methodist Church
Lib and William Pearsall
Carrie and Reggie Ponder
Dodie Renfer
Debbie and Larry Robbins
Emily and Patrick Roberson
Christie and Rick Roeder
Pam and Tim Russell
Snipes Insurance Service, Inc.
Leann and Kevin Sproull
Sue and Kenneth Steinweg
Linda Taylor
Judy and Wayne Tharp
Beth and Paul Thomas
Cathy Thompson and Jon Strother
Marla and Ed Turlington
Jessica Vickers
Nancy and Albert Wade
Jennifer and Andy Willis

❤️ in loving memory of Wilson Hayman