BENEFITTING LILA’S LIGHT FOUNDATION

A night to carry Lila’s Light forward, forging new paths for child safety and animal rescue.

May 6, 2026

6:00 – 11:00 P.M. (CST)
The Empire Room | Dallas, TX 

CELEBRATING LILA’S LIVING LEGACY 

Join other Dallas community leaders and philanthropists along with friends and family of Lila Bonner for the inaugural Lila’s Lovefest. This unforgettable evening will be filled with connection — both familiar and new as Lila's legacy continues to grow — and more opportunity to help Blake and Caitlin Bonner carry out the mission of Lila’s Light.  

FEATURING

Surprise musical appearances 

New, exclusive
Lila’s Light collections 

Guest emcee,
NBC 5’s Meredith Land 

Live auction, signature activations, bites, and more

“We want to honor Lila’s magnificent spirit by doing exactly what we know she is rooting for us to do: protecting the vulnerable. Through rescuing animals and investing in the safety of the childhood experiences we all cherish, Lila’s Light is our way of turning heartbreak into hope.”

BLAKE & CAITLIN BONNER 

GIVING PILLARS 

Guided by Lila’s boundless love for animals and her heart for every living soul, this work will ensure Lila’s legacy — and her radiant light — continue to shine. 

Lila’s Lovefest will benefit both child safety and animal rescue, focusing on: 

Safety benchmarking, education and advocacy to keep children out of harm's way (e.g. Safe Summers Fund) 

Disaster relief and emergency extraction for animals in crisis (e.g. SPCA partnerships) 

Financially Administered by the Youth Safety Initiative 501(c)3, all proceeds raised net cost of incurred go directly to Lila’s Light Donor Advisory Fund (DAF) to execute our mission. 

Sponsorship
Opportunities

Align your brand with purpose.

Sponsor

    • Name/logo displayed at event entry

    • Name/logo included in all printed and digital materials

    • General Admission entry for 4 guests

    • Open seating sections (first come, first served; not reserved by group)

    Note: A limited number of General Admission tickets will be released at a later date

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    • The Heart Lounge (1 available)

    • Name/logo at event entry and on all printed and digital materials

    • Seating for up to 24 guests; prime stage‑adjacent placement

    • Tableside premier beverage service via bar carts

    • VIP Early Access Party (1 available)

    • Host the patio area; branding on décor features and cocktail napkins

    • Name/logo present in all printed and digital materials

    • General Admission entry for 16 guests

    • The Light Lounge (2 available)

    • Name/logo at event entry and in all printed and digital materials

    • Seating for up to 16 guests; platform level left/right of main stage

    • Tableside premier beverage service via bar carts

    • Silent Auction Big Board Sponsor (1 available)

    • Branding at entry and on designed big board for silent auction displays

    • Name/logo present in all printed and digital materials

    • General Admission entry for 10 guests

    • Live Auction Presented By… (1 available)

    • Branding at entry and on big screen during live auction

    • Name/logo present in all printed and digital materials

    • General Admission entry for 10 guests

    • The Lady Bug Lounge (2 available)

    • Name/logo at event entry and in printed and digital materials

    • Seating for up to 10 guests; floor level left/right of main stage

    • Tableside premier beverage service via bar carts

    • Lila’s Lux Friendship Bracelet Bar (1 available)

    • Presentation and naming rights in support of Camp Crafty’s mission

    • Open seating for 8; full premium bar offerings

    • Craft station with fine beading/materials for adult and children’s bracelets

    • Casa Dragones tasting + margarita bar (1 available)

    • Presentation and name title rights

    • Name/logo in printed and digital materials

    • Seating for 8

    • Arrive in style with custom‑branded valet uniforms (1 available)

    • Name/logo present in printed anddigital materials

    • Open seating for 8; full premium bar offerings

    • Main bar feature with branded napkins and bar menus (1 available)

    • Name/logo present in printed/digital materials

    • Open seating for 8; full premium bar offerings