14th Annual Heroes Art Ball Let Hope Soar!
The Heroes Art Ball was an outpouring of love for children with cancer. We celebrated 11 childhood cancer heroes who represent more than 100 children currently receiving emotional and financial support from Connor’s Heroes. Together, we raised $600,000 for children with cancer.
Thanks to you, Connor’s Heroes can help families who are struggling with the financial toll and emotional uncertainty that comes with their child’s cancer diagnosis. A child can continue to receive a Heroes Bag and Backpack with an iPad. Parents can enjoy a catered dinner in the hospital and coffee in clinic. A family can buy groceries with a gift card they received from Connor’s Heroes.
We can’t wait to see you next year when we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Connor’s Heroes. Save the date for the 15th Annual Heroes Art Ball on Friday, May 1, 2026, at beautiful Main Street Station.
On behalf of the eleven childhood cancer heroes honored at this year’s Heroes Art Ball — Aina, Ava, Archer, Journey, Kasen, Logan, Margot Mykahi, Ruby, Tallulah, Xaria — Thank you for caring so much and giving so generously.
❝Thank you for an absolutely magical evening. We were surrounded by other hero families, and reunited with the nurses and doctors who cared for us in the hospital. Being with them to celebrate our brave children brought me joy and healing. I was in awe of what Connor’s Heroes made possible at the gala. With a small team and many volunteers, they created a night filled with hope, love, and community. It was truly unforgettable.❞ — Mom of a childhood cancer hero
Relive The Gala In Photos and Videos
Meet our Hero Of The Year. Jennike Duignam is an artist, art educator, and cancer survivor. She has a passion for art and children. Click here to watch this video and learn why we named Jennike our 2025 Hero Of The Year.
We produced a short video of each of hero honored at this year’s gala. Find out why Logan is called “The Food Man,” how Tallulah’s mom found hope when her daughter was in the PICU, and Aina’s love for performing. Watch each child’s video here.
Click here to scroll through our gallery of pictures, including the photo spot at the entrance sponsored by AT&T. Thank you to our photographers who volunteered their time and talents: Kenzie Flinchum • Benjamin ‘Benjah’ White Photography • Rebecca Hill • Wade Hysell • Step & Repeat Photo Credit: Marlena Artis
The success of this year’s gala is a testament to our incredible community: the 500 wonderful guests, gracious sponsors, 15 table captains, hundreds of people who bid from home, and our amazing volunteers.
After the gala ended, a child started their cancer journey. The family of a teenager registered with Connor’s Heroes after being admitted to the hospital. Once again, we will call on you to be a hero to a child with cancer. We know you are ready! To learn about volunteering or other ways you can help a child with cancer, fill out our interest form: https://bit.ly/connors-heroes-volunteer
