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Close Accept Cookies Cookie Settings * YOUR PRIVACY * STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES * PERFORMANCE COOKIES * FUNCTIONAL COOKIES * TARGETING COOKIES * MORE INFORMATION PRIVACY PREFERENCE CENTRE Active Always Active Save Settings Allow All Close 0 Login Friday, November 5th, 2021 Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions, 1902 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI Get VIRTUAL Tickets Donate Now VIRTUAL SCHEDULE of EVENTS: * 7:45pm-9:00pm - Welcome remarks, Athlete features, Program, & Auctions * Silent Auction to be featured as part of the viewing platform * A link to view the program will be sent to you prior to Friday Evening IN-PERSON SCHEDULE of EVENTS: * 6:00pm-7:00pm - VIP Toast & Auction Preview (by invitation only) * 7:00pm - General Admin Registration Open | Cocktail Hour * 7:45pm - Dinner | Program | Live Auction * 10:00pm - Auction Closes * 11:00pm - Event Concludes Pair black tie optional evening attire with your tennis shoes in camaraderie with our Athletes, for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and inspiration. All proceeds from this event will benefit over 22,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities in Michigan, by funding year-round sports and training, health and wellness programming, and anti-bullying education. PARKING Valet & Self-Parking available in the Ford Field Parking Structure located at 1902 St. Antoine - all attendees should enter via Ford Field Gate G (ground level) Parking Costs underwritten by: We've raised $130.9K Our Goal $200,000 We're raising money to support Special Olympics Michigan programs and athletes! Help us reach our goal by "raising your paddle" to make a donation: Donate Ford Field - Home of the Detroit Lions 1902 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 - MASK RECOMMENDATION - Ford Field recommends masks for all guests, including those who are fully vaccinated, for all indoor locations as aligned with the City of Detroit Health Department, except for when seated to eat or drink. - GUEST SCREENINGS - Due to updated NFL regulations, all guests visiting Ford Field are required to pass a mandated screening upon entering. This includes entering through a metal detector. TICKETS Join us for an evening of celebration, camaraderie, & inspiration. Virtual Event Registration $25.00 Tune into the Virtual Ties and Tennies Fundraising Gala from your home or preferred place of celebration. You will receive the link to our virtual program, and access to our online auction! Your $25 donation provides the opportunity for an athlete to attend a one-day competition. Get VIRTUAL Tickets EVENT PROGRAM: This year's event will be available to attend both in-person and virtually, and will be co-emceed by WDIV Local 4 Reporter Kim DeGiulio, and SOMI Athlete Liz Viele. You may recognize Kim from reporting weeknights at 5 and 6, filling in on 'Live in the D', at the anchor desk on weekends, or from taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan live on air in 2020. Kim DeGiulio - WDIV Local 4 Reporter | 2021 Ties and Tennies C0-Emcee Liz Viele joins us from Dimondale, where she participates in 8 sports year-round and serves on the Special Olympics Michigan Board of Directors. Liz is no stranger to the Ties and Tennies Gala, as she joined us in 2019 as your Keynote Speaker, and again in 2020 as your Virtual Emcee! Liz Viele - Special Olympics Michigan Athlete | 2021 Ties and Tennies C0-Emcee The Special Olympics MI Legacy Award will be presented to the Knights of Columbus, to honor the long-lasting impact they have made on the Special Olympics movement. Event Program also to feature: * Welcome Remarks from Detroit Lions Chairwoman, Sheila Ford Hamp * Greeting from SOMI Board Chair, Michelle Acciavatti * Exciting announcement from SOMI President & CEO, Tim Hileman * Keynote remarks from Dr. Nicole Hamp, Michigan Medicine * "Power of Inclusion" remarks from Special Olympics Unified Pair, Max & Mariah * Live Auction, featuring "English Auctioneer" Charles Wickins The 2021 Partners: Presenting Partner: Gold Medal Partner: Silver Medal Partner: Bronze Medal Partner: Champion Partners: Civic Partner Reception Sponsor: Bubbly Welcome Provided By: Event Partners: School Health - Palos Sports | Marathon Petroleum | Stifel PearlStreet Investment | The Care Team Table Partners: Acciavatti Family | Ally Financial | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Center for Advanced Orthopedics | Dr. Matt Prince | Gallagher | Gaynor Family | Knights of Columbus | Law Enforcement Torch Run | MBD Consulting | Meijer | Priority Health | Willis Towers Watson Media Partners: Thank You to our 2021 Ties & Tennies Gala Host Committee: Dr. Matt Prince, Co-Chair Kevin Voigt / KPMG, Co-Chair Michelle Acciavatti / Willis Towers Watson John Card / Michigan State Police (retired) Ronda Coogan / Barron Consulting Maureen D'Agostino / MBD Consulting Jennifer Essary / Real Estate One Charitable Foundation Sheila Ford Hamp / Detroit Lions SPECIAL OLYMPICS MICHIGAN 1150 Scott Lake Road - Suite 3a Waterford, MI 48328 US 313-444-0690 Back to top Donor Support gala@somi.org 313-444-0690 Copyright ©2021 • All rights reserved • Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Cookie Statement • DMCA Policy powered by Hey there! * Log In * Share this page