Brave Like Me Foundation Announces Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker Jon Petz for Bravesgiving Gala
September brings the first feelings of Fall, and here at Brave Like Me, that means our team is busy preparing for the biggest fundraising event of our year: our Bravesgiving Gala!
We are thrilled to announce that Jon Petz, a Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and the world’s only Amazement Artist®, will serve as the keynote speaker at our fourth annual Gala. Petz will bring his signature blend of storytelling, humor, audience engagement and real-world perspective to the stage. Western and Southern Financial is the proud keynote sponsor.
This year’s theme, The Butterfly Effect, will come to life throughout the evening as guests experience stories of courage, connection, and the impact one person can have on another.
“The Butterfly Effect reflects something we believe deeply at Brave Like Me: even the smallest acts of courage can create meaningful change,” said John Otten, CEO, Co-Founder and Board Member of Brave Like Me. “Every ticket purchased, table hosted, sponsorship made and paddle raised has the power to create moments of joy, connection and hope for children facing complex medical conditions. When we come together, those individual acts can spread farther than imagined and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families.”
This year’s Bravesgiving Gala will be held on Saturday, October 24th at the Sharonville Convention Center in Glendale, Ohio. Discounted early bird tickets are available through Labor Day, September 7th. Community partners and organizations interested in joining Western and Southern Financial in supporting our 2026 Gala can find a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to help further our mission. Proceeds from Bravesgiving support our life-changing programs that help create moments of joy, connection and courage for children and their families.
Learn more, reserve your seat, or find sponsorship opportunities here. For more information about becoming a Gala sponsor, please email us at sponsorship@bravelikemefoundation.org.
