The
Tastiest Gala in Town!
December 2, 2024
1881 Event Hall
Our Evening
6:30 p.m. CULINARY RECEPTION & SILENT AUCTION
OPENS
Welcome to the main event. Enjoy your gourmet sampling from Spartanburg’s finest in culinary. While mingling, bid high and often on this year’s silent auction while you enjoy music from Gritty Flyright
7:55 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION & TASTINGS CLOSE
Get your bids in fast before you miss your chance to win! Begin to head to the Ballroom for our Live Auction!
8:00 p.m.
LIVE PROGRAM BEGINS
This year’s Live Auction has great dining packages and a fabulous trip. Best of luck!
8:30 p.m. AMBASSADOR STORY & FUND
THE MISSION
We share the story of The Thrailkills and their NICU Journey. Help us celebrate all families as we Fund the Mission for the health of ALL moms and ALL babies.
9:15 p.m.
CHECKOUT OPENS
Don’t forget to grab your winnings as you check out!
Did you know that 1 in 9 babies in South Carolina are born prematurely? Because of our incredible community support March of Dimes was able to expand our NICU Family Support Program to Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. This incredible program will enhance the already stellar care given by the hospital by providing resources to NICU families, education for hospital staff, and opportunities for parents to connect around shared experiences.
To hear about how you can help, or fund NICU Initiatives in South Carolina, please contact Amber McDowell at AMcDowell@marchofdimes.org.
PURCHASE YOUR GOLDEN TICKET!
Thank you to our Sponsors
VENUE PARTNER
Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Jeni Allred
Thank you to our Sponsors
STRONG FAMILIES BRONZE PARTNERS
IN-KIND PARTNER
Event Chairs
Luke babies in Spartanburg our 23rd Annual Brown Packing
As a urgency of our just 1 pound, Spartanburg Regional of the research, advocacy, and education of March of Dimes. We are incredibly grateful to the Allen Family for helping us to make a greater impact in Spartanburg.
Committee
Luke and Ivey Allen, Co-Chairs
Emily Lausier
Connections, Catalyst & Consulting
Kayla Arbuckle
Raw Ash Interiors
Taylor Johnson
Taylor Johnson Photography
Logan Welborn
Pinnacle Partnership
Preston Peterson
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Evan Carr
Spartanburg Shares
Kim Green
Momentum Fundraising of the Carolinas
Clara Ruth West
Collier’s
Jamarcus Gaston
EMCEE
Jamarcus Gaston is a Co-Host on “Your Carolina”, airing weekday mornings at 9am every weekday at 9am on WSPA CBS Channel
Jamarcus grew up in the very small town of Great Falls, South Carolina in Chester County. After graduation, he headed to the mountains to attend Furman University.
Jamarcus has been at WSPA-TV since 2007 and has held roles from Marketing Producer, photographer/reporter, producer, and oncamera commercial talent. He was promoted to his own lifestyle show “Studio 62” where he served as the daily host and producer of the show featuring local musicians, foodies, and local makers.
In April of 2018, Jamarcus was promoted and added as a Co-Host with the “Your Carolina” team. His work has been awarded a Gold Marcom for excellence in Marketing and Communications in partnership with Infinity Marketing and the Greenville- Spartanburg International Airport (GSP to NYC Social Media Campaign). “Three Perfect Days in South Carolina” Hemispheres Travel Show Host with United Airlines (Video featured on hundreds of flights per day), Conde Nast Traveller “Day in Greenville” Campaign Host (Visit Greenville SC), Top Social Media Influencer( Greenville News), Best TV Personality Finalist (Spartanburg Herald Journal), Young Professional Award Finalist (Urban League of the Upstate), Upstate’s Top 10 Most Stylish Finalist (Talk Magazine). The Rotary Club Club of the Reedy River (Greenville) Paul Harris Fellow, The highest award given by Rotary International.
Jamarcus is a graduate of Furman University with a degree in Music and Communication Studies. He has served on Boards for Ballet Spartanburg, The Uplift Outreach Center, and Palmetto State Arts Education, Greer Relief (Advisory).