Ready for some fun?! Grab your friends and shuffle with us!
Join Ready for Life for our 2nd Annual Ready to Shuffle on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 6-9PM at the historic St. Pete Shuffleboard Club! Experience an evening of fun and philanthropy, with competitive shuffleboard games, a curated selection of gourmet food trucks, and live DJ entertainment.
Event Highlights
Shuffleboard Games: Show off your skills or learn a new one on the shuffleboard courts. Whether you want to play individually or as a team, or whether you're a pro or a newbie, there's a game for everyone!
Food Truck Feast: Savor delicious bites from Divalicious Food & Drinks and J New's BBQ & Grill gourmet food trucks! Fill up on savory chicken, salmon, or veggie specialty bowls, empanadas, spicy wings, and mouth-watering loaded fries. Then satisfy your sweet tooth with delectable, flavorsome donuts from Meli's Street Greek Donuts truck!
Auction & Wine Pull: Bid on a fantastic selection of items and experiences in our silent auction, or try your luck in our Wine Pull! Your bids support former foster care youth in our community and could snag you some incredible prizes!
Learn more about RFL: This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know Ready for Life: who we are, what we do, and how we are changing the trajectory for former foster care youth in our community. Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for community, supporting former foster youth, and a good time!
Tickets
Single Ticket - $55: Enjoy a gourmet dinner and dessert from our food trucks, two drink tickets, and a keepsake reusable aluminum cup. Your ticket also includes access to the shuffleboard courts, with the option to participate in either 2-person teams or open play.
Two Tickets - $100: Bring a friend and make the most of the event with a pair of tickets. Each ticket includes a gourmet dinner and dessert from our food trucks, two drink tickets, and a keepsake reusable aluminum cup, as well as access to the shuffleboard courts, with the option to participate in either 2-person teams or open play.
Two Tickets + Logo Placement - $150: Secure two tickets and gain additional visibility for your company or group with your logo featured on the Ready to Shuffle Event Program/Rules Handout given to every attendee. This package includes all the benefits of the two-ticket option.
Available Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsors - $10,000
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6 teams (12 tickets) for Ready to Shuffle with gourmet food truck dinner and dessert
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12 additional drink tickets
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Reserved courts with logo on signage
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Logo on keepsake reusable aluminum cup
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Recognized as presenting sponsor on event marketing materials, invites, and press releases
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Opportunity to speak at Ready to Shuffle
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Highlighted in RFL’s monthly newsletter, on social media posts, and on the website
Food Truck Sponsors - $2,500
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3 teams (6 tickets) for Ready to Shuffle with gourmet food truck dinner and dessert
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6 additional drink tickets
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Reserved courts with logo on signage
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Logo on sponsor poster at food trucks
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Logo on event sponsorship poster
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Highlighted in RFL’s monthly newsletter, on social media posts, and on the website
Shuffle Sponsors - $5,000
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4 teams (8 tickets) for Ready to Shuffle with gourmet food truck dinner and dessert
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8 additional drink tickets
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Reserved courts with logo on signage
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Recognized as a sponsor on event marketing materials, invites, and press releases
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Highlighted in RFL’s monthly newsletter, on social media posts, and on the website
Court Sponsors - $1,000
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2 teams (4 tickets) for Ready to Shuffle with gourmet food truck dinner and dessert
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4 additional drink tickets
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Logo on court sign
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Logo on event sponsorship poster Highlighted in RFL’s monthly newsletter, on social media posts, and on the website
Disc Sponsors - $500
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1 team (2 tickets) for Ready to Shuffle with gourmet food truck dinner and dessert
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2 additional drink tickets
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Logo on event sponsorship sign
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Highlighted in RFL’s monthly newsletter, on social media posts, and on the website
Why Sponsor a
Ready for Life Event?
Your sponsorship makes a huge difference for former foster care youth in our community! The success of Ready for Life's fundraising events is largely due to the support of generous sponsors like you, who help cover event costs, maximize our fundraising potential, and boost attendance. Your contribution ensures that more funds are directed toward empowering these young individuals and making a lasting impact on their lives.
Sponsoring a Ready for Life event not only highlights your company's commitment to social responsibility, fostering long-term community relationships and impact, but also provides significant exposure for your brand. Your sponsorship will reach:
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RFL's database of over 4,000 community-conscious individuals,
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Engage with our social media audience, which averages a reach of 9,700 people per post, and
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Connect with our extensive network of dedicated community partners, volunteers, board members, and event co-sponsors.