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Evolution Gala

September 20, 2025

About Our Gala

Our biennial galas are epic at OhioGuidestone and 2025’s Evolution Gala, presented by Blue Technologies, will not disappoint!  

Please join our region’s most influential individuals and leaders from corporate and philanthropic communities for a roaring good time, while supporting OhioGuidestone’s mission of empowering those we serve in taking steps towards a healthier future.

Location

Hotel Cleveland

24 Public Square

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Google Map

Evolution Gala

We empower our clients through services designed to meet their individual challenges, let’s celebrate OhioGuidestone’s heroes!

Sponsorship Registration is Now Open!

Secure your spot now!

Individual tickets are now on sale!

Not able to attend? Consider a donation to our Fund-A-Need.

Questions? Contact the Advancement Team.

Event Details:

  • Location: Hotel Cleveland (Google Map)
  • Date/Time: Saturday, September 20th from 6-10pm with doors opening at 5:30pm.
  • Cocktail attire or anything superhero-themed. Costumes welcome!
  • Complimentary valet onsite.

Meet our 2025 Champions!

The Champion Awards recognize a philanthropic representative, a community organization, and an OhioGuidestone client whose work advances and encourages the mission of OhioGuidestone.

Ron & Diane McKinley, Philanthropy Champion

Ron and Diane McKinley have been generous supporters of OhioGuidestone for over 30 years. They are deeply committed to our youth clients, especially those living at the Youth Residential Treatment Center in Berea. Ron and Diane’s philanthropic support has provided recreational equipment, holiday parties and gifts, visits from Santa, field trips and other enrichment activities for the children served by OhioGuidestone. Ron and Diane are honored to play a part in ensuring the children have wonderful birthdays, holidays and activities while receiving excellent care and support from OhioGuidestone. 

Entertainment & Emcee

Monica Robins & The Whiskey Kings, Entertainment
Betsy Kling, WKYC, Emcee

Secure Your Spot Now!

Individual tickets are available to purchase through September 13th.

Thank You To Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Blue Technologies Logo

Innovation Sponsors

James A. & Nancy Shaw Goldsmith

Progress Sponsors

Sue & Jeff Hastings

Dr. Andrew &
Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

Angelo &
Mary Jo Pimpas

Rev. Brian T. Moore &
Dr. Martina Moore

Wayne & Debbie Brassell

Ron & Diane McKinley