Our Second Annual A Rare Affair
September 22, 2023
The night will begin with a VIP Hour where Sponsors and VIP ticket holders will have the opportunity to experience a full hour of tastings and food in a less crowded environment, as well as speak directly with board members, partners, sponsors, and wineries. After the VIP Hour, all guests will be able to enjoy delicious food stations and hors d'oeuvres, an hour and a half of wine tastings, a full open bar with top-shelf cocktails. We have some exciting NEW winery additions this year straight from Napa Valley as well as the addition of rare tequilas! We also will have a silent auction to accompany the live auction and a live band!
We are working hard behind the scenes to make A Rare Affair bigger and better this year and we anticipate another sold out event! Thank you for helping us support families and children through their rare disease journey. We hope to see you on February 10!
Event Agenda:
5:30 - 6:30p VIP “Early Access” Hour
6:30 - 8:00p Tasting Experiences and Silent Auction
8:00 - 8:45p Program and Live Auction
9:00 - 11:00p Live Band - Pluto for Planet
Participating Wineries:
Founded in 1959, Atrium Health Foundation is one of the largest charitable foundations in Charlotte. As the point of contact for all contributions benefiting Atrium Health in the Charlotte region, the Foundation inspires transformational giving to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing – for ALL. Through its current Giving Hope Campaign, Atrium Health Foundation is supporting Atrium Health’s efforts to create the learning health system of the future by building healthy communities, outstanding education programs, preeminent research, and exemplary facilities.
About WARD’S Foundation
WARD’S Foundation was established in January 2021 by Caroline and Trey Winslett in memory of their son, Ward, who passed away from a rare disease in October 2020. The Foundation is Working to Advance Rare Disease Support in order to improve the lives of people affected by rare diseases. Their mission is three-fold: They aim to increase the awareness, education, and prevention of rare diseases. They aspire to walk alongside families in their rare disease journey by providing resources, guidance, and support. They strive to improve the clinical, diagnostic, and overall patient experience.
About Atrium Health Levine Children’s
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital is an award-winning hospital in Charlotte, NC, offering specialized pediatric medicine and 24-hour emergency care. Located on the main campus of Carolinas Medical Center, the 234-bed hospital is the most comprehensive facility of its type between Atlanta, Georgia and Washington D.C. Levine Children’s Hospital is also home to the Ricky Hendrick Centers for Intensive Care, which support pediatric intensive and cardiovascular surgery patients. Since opening in 2007, the hospital has grown to include more than 30 pediatric specialties and has consistently received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.”