Thank you for joining us for an action-packed evening in celebration of our Duke Children's superheroes!

Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center is a place where superheroes find their superheroes. Every year thousands of children are treated at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center for a wide range of medical conditions, from common childhood illnesses to life-threatening diseases. Our staff of outstanding physicians and surgeons--many of whom are leaders in their respective fields--and our other healthcare professionals, as well as our support staff, bring a deep sense of dedication to delivering healing and hope to each and every one of our patients.

This year’s Teddy Bear Ball celebrated all of the superheroes at Duke Children’s, including our young patients and their families and those who care for them, those who make discoveries that change children’s lives, those who help expand our healing reach, and those who educate the next generation of top pediatric physicians and nurses. Hosted by Duke Medicine leadership, this spectacular evening featured an exciting new format and show with celebrity hosts Jeff and Gregg Foxworthy, Broadway music composer David Friedman, and friends of Duke Children’s. 

(Photo: Jeff and Gregg Foxworthy, 2012 Teddy Bear Ball co-hosts, were "caped" by Dr. Joseph St. Geme, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and CMO of Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center, in recognition of their long-standing dedication to Duke Children's. Credit: Chris Rief Photography)

For more information about the Teddy Bear Ball, contact the Development Office at dukekids@duke.edu or (919) 385-3141.

About the Ball

The Teddy Bear Ball is an evening of celebration to raise essential funds to benefit the pediatric programs at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center. Taking place the first Saturday of December, the annual charity black-tie gala provides sponsors, donors and guests with the opportunity to don their finest apparel and enjoy fine food and company, all in the name of helping sick children.

Join Celebrity Hosts Jeff and Gregg Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history and a multiple Grammy Award nominee. Jeff has executive produced numerous television series and is a New York Times best-selling author. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes well beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature, a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s. Jeff and his wife Gregg have been friends of Duke Children’s for more than 15 years, participating as celebrity hosts of the Duke Children’s Classic and as honorary campaign chairs for Duke Children’s. 

The Evening's Events

Corporate and Individual Sponsorship Opportunities

As a 2012 Teddy Bear Ball Corporate or Individual Sponsor, you will enable us to provide the best possible care for the patients and families we serve today and to discover treatments that will enhance the health care of future generations.

We are excited to share the opportunity for you to be directly aligned with Duke Medicine leadership and increase your visibility in our spirited and well-connected community! Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available in each level. Regardless of which opportunity you choose, your generosity will help our children to continue to soar and reach new heights.

On behalf of everyone at ITI, we are very thankful for our relationship and affiliation with Duke Children’s Hospital and look forward to building our partnership even further in 2013. Our Rocky Mount-based company believes in the amazing care, research, miracles, and hope provided to families.  It’s one of the many reasons why we have been one of the presenting sponsors of the Teddy Bear Ball for three years in a row.

–Ken Jaycox, Chief Operating Officer of International Traders, Inc.

~Presenting Sponsorship  $50,000~
Official Sponsor of 2012 Teddy Bear Ball

Jim and Susan Sabiston

~ Platinum Sponsorship  $25,000~
Official Sponsor of One Event Area
Entertainment and Show hosted by Jeff Foxworthy or BidPal and Auction

The Edward H. Benenson Foundation

Platinum Individual Sponsorship

• Up to 16 gala tickets with priority seating
• Invitations to VIP reception
• Individual recognition opportunities

Platinum Corporate Sponsorship

• Up to 16 gala tickets with priority seating
• Invitation to VIP reception
• Three live mentions during the Teddy Bear Ball
• Corporate logo recognition opportunities
   

~Gold Sponsorship  $10,000~
Official Sponsors of One Event Area
Welcome Center and Registration or After Party

Jeff Aliotta
Donna and Elaine Jones
Duke Hospital Administration
Food Lion
Robins & Morton 

Gold Individual Sponsorship

• Up to 16 gala tickets
• Individual recognition opportunities

Gold Corporate Sponsorship

• Up to 16 gala tickets
• Corporate logo recognition opportunities
   

 Credit: Chris Rief Photography

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