FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
BLUE HERON BREWERY AND EVENT CENTER
3227 BLUE HERON TRACE • MEDINA OH 44256
Healing Hearts Registration Update
At this time, we are not accepting new registrations for Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope & Inspiration while we confirm ticket usage by Event Sponsors who committed prior to August 1, 2025.
If you would like to be notified should additional tickets become available, please contact Anna Guy-Leach at aguyleach@MedinaCountyChildrensCenter.org or 330.591.2682.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
Featured Speaker: Gaelin Elmore
Gaelin Elmore is a dynamic and nationally sought-after keynote speaker, trainer, and thought leader. He works with organizations and people to become belonging-informed in order to help children overcome trauma and unleash their potential.
Gaelin’s passion and energy for his work stems from his heart for justice and his own lived experience. His own belonging journey has led Gaelin to the National Football League, and now stages, board rooms, and organizations, all across the country, aiming to inspire, encourage, and equip others to think differently about their work and its long-term impact on others.
Gaelin now lives in Burnsville, MN, where he gets to experience the purest form of belonging as a husband to his wife, Micaela, and dad to their three children, Laniah, Tatum, and Gideon!
Event Details
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Location: Blue Heron Brewery & Event Center
The evening includes:
• Appetizers
• Plated Dinner
• Drink Ticket
• Dessert
• Silent Auction
• Live Auction
• “Fund the Mission” Paddle Raise
• Fountain of Hope Raffle
• Live Music
Support Healing and Hope
Healing Hearts is the only fundraising event in 2025 for The Children’s Center of Medina County. This special evening plays a vital role in supporting our mission—providing compassionate, coordinated services to children and families in Medina County who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
More than 28% of our annual funding comes from events like this. Your participation helps ensure every child has access to the support and healing they deserve.
Fountain of Hope Raffle
One hundred (100) heart tokens will be sold for $25.00 each during Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope & Inspiration for an opportunity to win this 8” bracelet designed and donated by Annaliese Nefos of the Medina Gem Co.
Must be present to win.
Auction Preview
Exclusive Auction Alert!
We’re excited to offer a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience at this year’s Healing Hearts – An Evening of Hope & Inspiration! Bid for your chance to stay at Podere Fibbiano, an 800-year-old private villa in the stunning Umbrian countryside of Italy. Imagine relaxing by the pool, taking in breathtaking views of rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards, all while overlooking the medieval town of Orvieto.
This beautifully renovated villa offers 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 3 living rooms, a gourmet kitchen, and spacious outdoor areas – perfect for groups of 8-10 guests. Enjoy an outdoor kitchen and a swimming pool to cool off after a day of touring and shopping. Optional luxury services (chef-cooked meals, private driver, and personalized tours) available for an additional fee!
This incredible 7-night stay (Saturday – Saturday) will be up for auction with bookings available from May to October next year. Airfare not included.
Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable memories while supporting a great cause!
Must be present to win.
Event Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor
Radiant Heart
Automation Tool & Die, a leader in custom metal stamping, tool and die machining, and value-added services, is committed to supporting our community through innovation and excellence.
Their generous sponsorship makes this event possible, enabling us to bring hope and healing to children and families healing from abuse.
Speaker Sponsor
Brave Heart
Fraternal Order of Eagles – Medina Aerie #2224
Joyful Heart
Anonymous
Medina County Health Department
The Giving Place
Jerry and Marsha Whitnable
Tender Heart
Akron Children’s
Ameri-Cal Corporation
Baird – The Haws Falasco Miller Group
The Children’s Center’s Board of Directors
Brian and Katherine Cullen
Rick and Lora Dumperth
Gowe Leasing
John and Jen Graham
Huntington Bank
Just Mike’s Jerky Co., Inc.
Sandridge Crafted Foods
Dana and Renee Schneider
Charlie and Charlcie Towne
Helpful Heart
Cintas
Ann Cole and Bob Smith
Corrigan Krause CPAs and Consultants
Discount Drug Mart
Andy and Mary Dunham
John and Jeanne Hurt
Jackie Kehnle
Julie and Brett McNabb
Diane Lynne Meckes
The Partners Financial Group
Ravago
Rose Company, Inc.
Mike and Tracie Rose
RPM International Inc.
Sue Schneider
Securitec Security Systems
Shine Acupuncture and Wellness
The Shotwell Family
Dr. Denis and Lori Slaby
Don and Alice Spickler
The Todd & Gayle Supeck Family
Western Reserve Masonic Community
Westfield Bank
The Women’s Journal Digital Magazine
William and Marcia Young
Kind Heart
Bickle Insurance Services
The Chodaczek Team at LoFaso Real Estate
The Commercial & Savings Bank
Edward Jones Investments – Gina Betti & Lauri Mackey
Endeavor Wealth Advisors, LLC
Michael and Nancy Marquard
Medina County Police Chiefs’ Association
Milestone Property Group@KW Living
Minuteman Press Medina
Matthew and MaryJane Richardson
SeibertKeck Insurance Partners
Trillium Creek Dermatology
Waite Funeral Homes
Sponsorships from $500.00 through $5,000 are available for this event. Learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, print and return the Sponsorship Form, or complete your Sponsorship Online today! The submission deadline for all Sponsorships is October 1, 2025.
The Children’s Center of Medina County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing a pathway to healing for children and their families impacted by abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
