While online ticket sales for the event have closed, please reach out to Lou Ann Linn at 941.365.1277 x120 if you’d still like to join us or Sheila Miller at 941.525.2603 to arrange to have someone bid in the auction on your behalf!

The evening will begin with a beautiful cocktail reception followed by a delicious dinner, splendid live and silent auctions, and an empowering mission moment with former elite gymnast Emily Meinke, who highlights the momentous power we each have in prevention and will share her journey from victim to survivor after testifying against U.S. Olympic doctor Larry Nassar. The night will conclude in a joyous celebration of hope, music, and dancing as we commemorate all that our community makes possible in protecting vulnerable children.

We encourage guests to dress in cocktail or formal attire.

“Butterflies are considered symbols of transformation, hope, and rebirth. I love these words because they embody what CPC does every single day in the fight against child abuse.”

– Douglas Staley, Executive Director of CPC

Premium Chance Drawing: Enter to Win a ROLEX!

You could win this custom CPC blue Rolex Air-King Wristwatch! 

This watch has been generously donated by Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold to honor and support the transformational healing our services bring to children who’ve suffered abuse. Thanks to their kindness, 100% of every ticket will directly support child abuse survivors and the prevention, intervention, and treatment of child abuse.

Only 300 tickets available. One ticket = one entry. The winner will be announced at the Blue Ties and Butterflies gala on April 10th. Need not be present to win. Shipping available within the continental US. 

1.25ct. total weight diamonds | Diamond Roman numerals | Bead set diamond bezel | 34mm watch face | Oyster style bracelet | Stainless steel | Certified Pre-Owned | 2 year in-store warranty at Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold | $11,800 retail value

Thank you to our life-saving sponsors!

All proceeds of this event support the Child Protection Center and the Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment of Child Abuse. The organization envisions a community where children are safe from abuse and free to thrive. For over 45 years, CPC has been serving Sarasota and DeSoto Counties in the State of Florida, and is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. In fiscal year 2024, CPC provided services to over 53,000 individuals. For more information on CPC, please call 941-365-1277.

For those attendees who were physically or sexually abused or experienced other childhood traumas, the information shared may bring forth intense feelings connected to those events, as well as an awareness of how what may have happened so long ago impacts your life today. Please know that you are not alone – resources and support are available.

For sexual abuse – Call RAINN at 800-656-4673 or Darkness to Light at 866-FOR-LIGHT to have questions answered or chat with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7 at no charge. All conversations are confidential.