Join us for an amazing night celebrating

the Sunflower and the children of Kansas!

Helianthus, which is the scientific term for a sunflower, is a gala organized by a group of caring, connected and creative women who are working hard to make sure you enjoy every nuance of the evening. From beautiful decorations to delicious desserts, every details has been touched by our team and we are excited to welcome you!

6:00 PM - Cocktail Time

You'll be greeted with a glass of bubbly and will have the opportunity to browse more than 30 auction items that include trips, jewelry, experiences, dinners and liquor cabinet must-haves. Mark Arts will have a beautiful art exhibit to enjoy and we are offering a bar with wine and spirits, along with a fall signature drink you can purchase for $25.

Browse more than 30 auction items that have been donated by individuals and businesses in the community, including trips, gourmet items, home goods, exclusive experiences, upscale wines and spirits, Chiefs tickets and lots more. We are going back to paper bid sheets so the excitement will come down to the last seconds. The silent auction closes at 7:30 so stick close and nurse your bid!

For our second year, we are offering our Luck & Luxury, raffle where the overall winner will get to choose between a luxury vacation, a coveted high end bag and a  hunting trip. All of these prizes are worth approximately $5,000 and only 150 tickets will be sold. The winner could be YOU!! What would you choose?

7:30 PM - Dinner and Program

The evening program, hosted by KWCH's Michael Schwanke, will include a dinner by Chef Jeremy Wade from Napoli and an auction of fabulous items donated by people who like the finer things! And here is where we will hear from our health care heroes and families that experience the very things we gather to support: pediatric oncology care teams and families experiencing amazing treatment in Wichita. After hearing these stories, our guests will be asked to help in meaningful ways with the Fund the Need.

The night ends with a drawing of the Luck & Luxury winner and their choice on the grand prize!

We look forward to seeing you there!

For questions, contact Celia Cayless at 316.461.9396 or celia@kschildren.org