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Big Hearts Gala Save the Date

Big Hearts Gala 2027

Saturday, February 27, 2027
The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601
5:00pm – Midnight

Gala Sponsorship Guide 2027 (1)

Sponsor the Evening

Our Gala Sponsors help to fund scholarships for our ESP families, and ensure they receive continued support from community programming. Click here to learn more about sponsoring the 2027 Big Hearts Gala.

Explore the sponsorship options for this year’s event.

To commit to sponsoring the 2027 Big Hearts Gala, please click the button below.

Commit to Sponsoring

Purchase a Ticket

The annual Big Hearts Gala is an opportunity to raise scholarship funds for our ESP families. These help to support individuals with disabilities and their families, ensuring that cost is never a barrier. We look forward to welcoming you to an elegant and entertaining evening spent with friends, supporting ESP’s mission.

For questions about the event please contact Millie Scott Sewell at [email protected].

Tickets will be available Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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Volunteer

The 2027 Big Hearts Gala will be a night to remember. Our volunteers support the mission during the gala by setting up for the evening, managing logistics, and even being a buddy.

Volunteer registration will begin in 2027.  Please return to this website to register.

If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities with ESP, please click the link below to learn more.

Volunteer

You can get started by visiting our Big Hearts Gala 2027 Sponsorship site. For offline payment or questions, contact Millie Scott Sewell at [email protected].

The Big Hearts Gala is Georgia's premier fundraiser — a night of impact, joy, and celebration in support of ESP's mission: serving people with disabilities and their families, changing communities for the better, and ensuring that cost is never a barrier to any family.

Join us for an unforgettable evening beginning with guest check-in and cocktail reception at 5:00 PM, featuring the silent auction and special guest experiences. At 6:30 PM, a red carpet featuring ESP members, before settling in for dinner, a signature program, and a party band to follow.

Saturday, February 27, 2027 at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia.

If you're planning to bring a full table of eight or more guests, we encourage you to explore our sponsorship packages. For groups of fewer than eight, individual tickets go on sale October 25, 2026.