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About
  • About Jake
  • Mission and Vision
  • Board Members
Events
  • Hope From The Heart Gala
  • Operation Feed 33
Resources
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Suicide Prevention
  • For Families and Youth
  • Men's Mental Health
Contact
Donate
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Jake
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board Members
  • Events
    • Hope From The Heart Gala
    • Operation Feed 33
  • Resources
    • Depression and Anxiety
    • Suicide Prevention
    • For Families and Youth
    • Men's Mental Health
  • Contact
  • Donate

  • Home
  • About
    • About Jake
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board Members
  • Events
    • Hope From The Heart Gala
    • Operation Feed 33
  • Resources
    • Depression and Anxiety
    • Suicide Prevention
    • For Families and Youth
    • Men's Mental Health
  • Contact
  • Donate

2027 Hope From The Heart Gala

Register Below

Please join us for a Red Tie Fundraiser Dinner to raise awareness for suicide prevention. The night will include an open bar, dinner, dessert, and much more.

Event Details

The Hope From The Heart Gala is happening on 

Saturday, February 13, 2027, 

from 5:00 pm - 11:59 pm. 


It will take place at 

The Rivalry Alehouse: 

945 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002.

Auctions

The evening's program includes both silent and live auctions, offering guests the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of premium items.


If you or your place of work wishes to donate items for the auctions, please get in touch with Randy Vinyard at (815) 354-7990 or emailing randy.vinyard@jakevinyardfoundation.com

Guest Speaker

  Drew Robinson is a former Major League Baseball player, mental health advocate, and professional speaker. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, Drew was drafted by the Texas Rangers out of high school and went on to play parts of 12 seasons with the Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Francisco Giants organizations. In 2020, Drew miraculously survived a suicide attempt, resulting in a newfound purpose of helping others and destigmatizing mental health. Leveraging his tagline, "Strength Isn’t Always Physical®," Drew is dedicated to sharing his journey and showcasing vulnerability to prevent suicide and promote mental health care. Drew currently works in the mental health & wellness department with the San Francisco Giants where he advocates for player mental health and peer-to-peer support. Drew resides in Las Vegas with his two doodles, Ellie and Emma.

Important Message

We are using a donation platform called Zeffy to keep our costs down. 

On the Summary page of the registration form, you will be asked to contribute to Zeffy. 

Please feel free to select "Other" and write in $0 or any amount you wish.

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