An Achievable Dream cordially invites you to…

A GRAND SLAM EXPERIENCE:
THE TENNIS BALL’S NEXT MATCH

Friday, November 13, 2026

DREAM BIGGER. ACHIEVE MORE.
LIMITED SEATS. LASTING IMPACT.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY

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Get ready to start your weekend with dreams, Tennis Ball is moving to Friday night!

A GRAND SLAM EXPERIENCE:
THE TENNIS BALL’S NEXT MATCH

FRIDAY

November 13, 2026 | 6:30 pm
Christopher Newport University
Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center
Cocktail Attire

For 34 years, the Tennis Ball has brought this community together to celebrate the Dreamers whose futures you help build. This year, we’re evolving the experience with new ways to connect directly with the students and alumni you support.

Join us as we begin our “next match,” step into a day in the life at the Dream, and celebrate the Class of 2027. In addition to our premier online silent auction, some items will only be available during the LIVE auction that evening! Get your tickets to the event of the year today.

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YOUR PRESENCE FUELS THEIR FUTURE

Make Dreams come true for students in Newport News!

DREAM BIGGER. ACHIEVE MORE.
LIMITED SEATS. LASTING IMPACT.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY.

An Evening Among the Stars

An Achievable Dream
Cordially Invites You to Attend the

32nd Annual Tennis Ball

Saturday, Novemeber 16, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
Christopher Newport University
David Student Union

Cocktail Attire

An Achievable Dream brings Hollywood to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball with An Evening Among the Stars. Join us for a cocktail-style reception with an open bar, live music, a premier online auction opening on Saturday, November 9, and an unforgettable program starring the Class of 2025.

Want to win big? Purchase a raffle ticket and enter to win the $10,000 cash prize! Raffle tickets are $90 in advance and $100 on the night of the event. Guests can also purchase five tickets for $400. By purchasing a ticket, guests are eligible to win smaller prizes during the event in addition to the $10,000 grand prize!

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Sponsorship Levels

We’re excited to introduce three new sponsorship opportunities for the 34th Annual Tennis Ball, offering even more ways to make an impact, celebrate our Dreamers, and be part of this unforgettable experience!

EXCLUSIVE

$20,000

IMPACT

  • Admission for 14: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres,
    live program, & auction
  • Logo displayed during Morning Program Impact Moment

EXCLUSIVE

$15,000

INNOVATION

  • Admission for 14: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Mission Impact Moments named in your honor with exclusive logo display

EXCLUSIVE

$15,000

CELEBRATION

  • Admission for 14: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Branded cocktail napkins with logo
  • Logo displayed at event bars

$10,000

DREAM MAKER

  • Admission for 14: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Full-page ad & logo in program book
  • Logo on event signage

$5,000

VISION

  • Admission for 10: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Half-page ad & logo in program book
  • Logo on event signage

$2,500

OPPORTUNITY

  • Admission for 8: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Quarter-page ad & logo in program book
  • Logo on event signage

$1,000

POSSIBILITY

  • Admission for 4: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Quarter-page ad & logo in program book
  • Logo on event signage

$500

PROMISE

  • Admission for 2: cocktail reception, open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live program, & auction
  • Listing in program book
  • Listing on event signage

All sponsors receive recognition in the Daily Press & Virginian- Pilot, on the event website, on social media outlets, and in AAD’s It Is All A Dream bi-annual print magazine.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Presenting

Inspiration

Legacy

Auction

Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis Wood
and First Team Automotive Group

DREAM MAKER

Blechman-David Foundation
and David, Kamp, and Frank, LLC

VISION

OPPORTUNITY

Dwight & Barbara West

POSSIBILITY

MRS. KATHLEEN HICKEY WALLIS
& DR. JAMES WALLIS

PROMISE

Hatchett Design Remodel

Peninsula Community Foundation

Pariser Dermatology Specialists

Soundscapes

Presenting

Showtime

Auction

Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis Wood
and First Team Automotive Group

Prime Time

The Spencer Family
Charitable Foundation

Broadcast

Spotlight

Ashby Kilgore

Studio

Mrs. Kathleen Hickey Wallis
and Dr. James Wallis

Production

An Achievable Dream (AAD) develops independent, productive citizens through a Social, Academic, and Mindset Education (SAME) framework. AAD is a nonprofit organization with a unique structure and goal: we partner with public school districts to jointly operate schools in primarily under-served communities, providing additional resources to level the playing field for students. The 34th Annual Tennis Ball benefits AAD’s Newport News schools.

 

To learn more about An Achievable Dream, visit AADream.org.