BEHIND THE BENCH SPONSOR
LOGE LEVEL SPO N SO R
Ryan & Betsy Hartschuh
A heartfelt thank you to our Grown Up Play Date Committee who made this event possible. Your efforts are appreciated!
Betsy Hartshuh
Caitlin DeSantis
Candace Larlham
Emily Carpenter
Jen Defago
Katie Smith
Kelsey Woods
Kristin Durian
Lauren Karamas
Lauren Pal
Lisa Little
Melina Smith
Nicole Kilway
Stephanie Bencin
ACM Sta Event Committee:
Traci Buckner Executive Director
Tessa Tegel Operations Manager
Emily Carpenter Assistant to the Executive Director
Joy Edwards Special Events Coordinator
6:00PM
– Welcome MVP’s!
– Grab your complimentary drink at the “Tailgate Tent” in the Commons
7:00PM
– Welcome All Guests!
6:00PM - 10:00PM
– Premier Auction
6:00PM - 11:00PM
– Photo Booth
– Club Level Room
– Silent Disco
– Bu et
– Pop-A-Shot
– Desserts
– 50/50
– Tailgate Tent (Last Call 10:45 PM)
– Hydration & Concession Station
8:00PM - 8:30PM
Everyone make your way to the Commons for:
– Martell School of Dance
– Raise the Paddle Fundraising
BARS, CONCESSION AND POP-A-SHOT WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE DURING THE PERFORMANCE AND RAISE THE PADDLE
8:30PM - 10:30PM
– Casino Tables
10:00PM - 11:00PM
– Swensons Concession
10:30PM - 11:00PM
– Pick up your Auction Winnings!
10:40PM
– In the commons
– 50/50 Drawing
(You do not need to be present to win)
– Ra e Drawing (Must be present to win)
Scan for Program, Auction and more! >>>
www.akronkids.org/GUPD2025
Premier Premier Auction
Scan, then click on “Auction” >>> www.akronkids.org/GUPD2025
Create a 32 Auction Account
Check your settings on the 32Auction site:
TEXT OUTBID NOTIFICATIONS ON
Get in the Game!
Set up PROXY BIDs instead of exact bids, and let the system do the bidding for you!
The auction platform will bid for you incrementally, up to your maximum proxy bid amount, as additional bids are entered on your item(s).
Auction Closes at 10:00 PM
Payment Options:
– Pay on 32Auction site
– Pay at the Front Desk with a Credit Card, Check or Cash
– Or, Checks may be mailed to the Museum after the event
AFTER payment is made, go to the auction area with proof of purchase to claim prizes.
2026 NFL London VIP Experience
• 2 Tickets: Premium Level Two Seating and VIP Entrance
• Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom
• Club Wembley Package with Food & Drinks
Waste Management Phoenix Open
• TPC Scottsdale
• 2026’s Liveliest Golf Tournament
• 2 Wristbands for One Day: Friday or Saturday
Let’s Go Zips! University of Akron
Ultimate Basketball Package
• 4 Tickets to a Men’s Game & a Women’s Game
• Lower reserve seating & Private Locker Room Visit
• Be the “Game Ball Kid”
• 1 Admission to Ryan Gensler Basketball Camp
Experience the Great Outdoors!
Epic Grand Canyon Journey
• 5 Guests, 3 Nights
• Stay in a Grand Canyon Deluxe Sky Dome
• Nightly Live Music, Telescope Stargazing & S’mores
White Mountains Adventure: Hike the Presidential Trail
• Guided 3-Day New Hampshire Hiking Tour
• 4 Guests, 2 Nights
• Full-Service, “O The Grid” Huts Above the Tree Line
• Meals and Gear Included
Land of Fire & Ice: Reykjavík, Iceland
• 2 Guests, 4 Nights in a 2-Bedroom Residence
• Golden Circle Tour
• Volcanic Wonders & Blue Lagoon Tour
• Northern Lights Tour
Raffle Table
“Shoot” your tickets in to win a prize!”
– Turn in your Casino Cash at the Front Desk/Casino
– Tables to collect your ra e tickets
DRAWING AT 10:40PM- MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
Pop-A-Shot
Shoot your best shot at a chance to win ra e tickets!
Casino Tables
1 Courtside Coin = $100 Casino Cash
50/50
Payment Options: $5 per entry
– 1 Courtside Coin = 1 entry ticket
– Or scan here to buy tickets online: **Winner does NOT need to be present to win**
DRAWING IN COMMONS AT 10:40PM
Ballin’ Bakers Dessert Table
Thank you to the children who so graciously donated their time and talent to produce magnificent desserts!
Hydration & Concession Stand
At 10pm until sold out: Swensons!
$100 Casino Cash = 1 Ra e ticket (exchange at Front Desk or at Casino Table)
Black Jack
Roulette
Texas Hold Em’ Let It Ride
Craps
CASINO TABLES CLOSE AT 10:30PM
Silent Disco
Grab a headset and let’s dance!
Live Music by Twin B Project!
Club Level Seating
Need a break? Go into the Club Level, sit down and relax- you deserve it!
Purchase Your Courtside Coins
Did you check out the beautifully crafted floral arrangements and arches? We can’t thank our community florists enough for their generosity in donating their time and effort to support the Akron Children’s Museum!
Deona Chavez (Arches) Countryside
Tipsy
Thank You Sponsors!
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose generosity makes this event possible!
Behind the Bench Sponsors
Loge Level Sponsors
Ryan & Betsy Hartschuh
50 Yard Line Sponsors
Ted & Linda Bare
PNC
Thomarios
Grandstands Sponsors
415 Group
Finit
Rob Horton, Slater & Zurz
State and Federal Communications Co., LPA
Stryker
Vision Financial Management
Witschey, Witschey, and Firestine Co., LPA
Women for Greater Akron Charities
Bleachers Sponsors
Akron Children’s Hospital
Akron Community Foundation
Akron Snow Angels
Allyson & Deron Boyd
Caitlin DeSantis, Howard Hanna
Christine Yuhasz
Dreama Mason Whitfield
Dusty & Katie Smith
Eide Bailly
Gordon & Sue Hartschuh
Matt and Emily Carpenter
Meaden & Moore
Rescue Painting
UnHitched Brewing Co.
Western Reserve Hospital
WGL Construction Co.
