THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING 

23RD Annual Gift of Hope Concert

Featuring

BEN FULLER

Saturday February 11, 2023

 O+Gorman High School Performing Arts Center

3201 S Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD

TICKETS AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2023

If you feel inspired to continue supporting The Lourdes Center, below are two options to give.

tAKE OUR 2023 GIFT OF HOPE SURVEY

As we always strive for excellence, will you please click the button below and take a moment to fill out our brief post event survey.

ABOUT BEN FULLER

Music has taken Ben Fuller’s life and made it into something he never would have dreamed. Ben grew up in Southern Vermont on his family dairy farm working along-side his father. He’d pass the time by singing to old classic country tunes as he witnessed first-hand the hard work and dedication it took to run a farm. The songs never stopped and somewhere between the farm and college, he picked up a guitar and never looked back.

Due to generations of hurt in his family, Ben struggled with certain aspects of growing up and turned to cocaine and alcohol at a young age. In 2015, Ben got involved in a devastating drug-fueled relationship which led him to understand better, the other side of addiction. In addition, come 2017, he abruptly lost his best friend to a heroin overdose and his entire outlook on life shifted.

Motivated to change, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a country singer in late 2018. A family Ben was close with invited him to church one Sunday and as he walked the halls into the auditorium filled with 3,000 people, he knew one day he would sing “that kind of music” for the rest of his life. Falling face first into his new-found relationship with Jesus, he began writing with a burning desire to share what God did to turn his life around. Today, Ben lives completely sober, while sharing his story filled with hope, mercy and grace. By turning his testimony into songs, he has been rejuvenated with a new passion and mission; to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen.

 

ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY

THE LOURDES CENTER

The Lourdes Center (formerly known as Catholic Family Services) was established in 1961 by the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls.  Over the past 60+ years, their programs have evolved to meet the ever changing needs of the people they serve.

Over the past year, The Lourdes Center has experienced exponential growth with a 27% increase in counseling services alone, not to mention the growth of adding two weekend retreats, offering over 20 parish and school presentations and the record numbers involved in expanding programming.

Additionally, they have partnered with schools (Bishop O’Gorman) and Newman Centers (SDSU) as outreach locations.  Because the demand for services has outweighed their capacity to respond, they are hiring additional staff to meet these needs. 

Along with their existing grief support, healing retreats, education and one-on-one services, they are hoping to add support for hurting marriages, individuals experiencing same sex attraction, and those struggling with pornography. 

The success of this Gift of Hope event is so important to The Lourdes Center to allow them to grow their financial resources to meet their immense needs by adding staff, programs and space to accommodate the demands. 

All proceeds from sponsorships, ticket sales, and the sale of candles will benefit the Gift of Hope Fund. Through this fund, The Lourdes Center is able to offer programs that support human flourishing in times of grief, uncertainty or transition. 

SPONSORSHIP, eTICKETS, & DONATIONS

ONLINE

Sponsorships, eTickets, Candles, or Donate online through our secure platform.

PRINT

Download the PDF form and return it in person or mail it to the Foundation office.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Preferred reserved section of Patron tickets (20).
  • General admission tickets (20) (number to be mutually determined).
  • Four private meet and greet passes (based on performer’s availability).
  • Full-page, 4-color ad (5” W x 7.5” H) in the event program. 
  • Live recognition from the stage at the concert highlighting your “presenting” sponsorship.
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.  
  • Color logo projected on the concert video screen
  • Corporate logo included with all advertising as a sponsor of the concert:
    • Ticket Website
    • Posters
    • Fliers
    • Event Program  
    • Newspaper ads 
    • Television promotions
    • Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households
    • Prominent social media exposure, including logo and link to your company website.
  • Preferred reserved section of Patron tickets (15).
  • Two private meet and greet passes (based on performer’s availability).
  • 4-color logo in the event program.
  • Live recognition from the stage at the concert acknowledging your sponsorship.
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.
  • Color logo projected on the concert video screen.
  • Corporate logo included as a sponsor of the concert on:
    • Ticket Website
    • Event Program  
    • Event Flier
    • Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households
    • Social media exposure, including logo and link to your company website.
  • Preferred reserved concert seating tickets (10).
  • 4-color logo in the event program.
  • Live recognition from the stage at the concert acknowledging your sponsorship. 
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.  
  • Color logo projected on the concert video screen.
  • Corporate logo included as a sponsor.
  • Event Program
  • Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households
  • Social media exposure, including logo.
  • Preferred reserved seating Patron tickets (5).
  • Prominent listing in the event program.
  • Recognition in the Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.  
  • Social media exposure.
  • Preferred seating concert tickets (3).
  • Name listed in event program.
  • Recognition in the Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households.
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.
  • Preferred seating concert tickets (2).
  • Name listed in event program.
  • Recognition in the Bishop’s Bulletin sent to 38,000 households.
  • Guests at an exclusive Patron Reception hosted by Bishop DeGrood and The Lourdes Center Board Members immediately following the performance.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, NEED MORE INFORMATION, OR WANT TO BE A PART OF THE GIFT OF HOPE COMMITTEE?

Call 605.988.3765 or email events@ccfesd.org.

THE LOURDES CENTER'S IMPACT

2023 PHOTOS

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS