The Inaugural Lily Pad Gala
A Night of Hope
Presented by ANCKR, LLC
In Love, Honor, and Memory of
Ronald David Wilson
Join us as we celebrate four years of God’s faithfulness, honor the partners who have made this mission possible, and share the vision for bringing hope to even more children, victims, and families in the years ahead.
The Inaugural Lily Pad Gala
A Night of Hope
Thursday, October 1, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
City Club of Greenville
Heavy hors d'oeuvres
Cocktail Attire (Jackets Encouraged)
Complimentary admission. Registration required.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and one complimentary drink
Inspiring stories of hope and transformed lives
Explore the immersive Traveling Lily Pad Experience
Celebrate God's faithfulness through Lily Pad
Discover opportunities to help create more soft places to land
Join us for a Night of Hope as we celebrate God's faithfulness, thank the people who have made this mission possible, and look ahead to the opportunities still before us.
WHAT TO EXPECT
EXPERIENCE THE MISSION
During the evening, guests are invited to explore the Traveling Lily Pad Experience and step inside a recreated Lily Pad space.
See the cozy seating, books, toys, sensory tools, and thoughtful details that help children feel safe, valued, and cared for during moments of crisis.
It's one thing to hear about our mission.
It's another to experience it.
IMPACT AT A GLANCE
Since 2022, God has used the generosity of donors, churches, businesses, volunteers, and community partners to transform the way children experience foster care across South Carolina.
84
Total Rooms Installed Throughout South Carolina & Michigan
46
Child Welfare and Law Enforcement Offices Served in SC & MI
2,800+
Children Experiencing Foster Care in SC Counties with Lily Pad Spaces
OUR SPONSORS
We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors, helping make our inaugural gala possible and advancing Lily pads, mission to create soft places to land for children, victims, and families experiencing crisis.
Interested in sponsoring the Gala or investing in Lily Pad's mission?
The Inaugural Lily Pad Gala: A Night of Hope is presented by ANCKR, LLC
in Love, Honor, and Memory of
Ronald David Wilson
Impact Sponsors
Hospitality Sponsors
Hope Sponsors
Compassion Sponsors
Terrill and Cheryl Rees
Community Sponsors
JOIN US
FOR A NIGHT OF HOPE
Every child deserves to be reminded they matter.
Join us for an evening of celebration, hope, and community as we look back on God's faithfulness and ahead to the lives still waiting to be impacted.
We'd be honored to welcome you.
The Inaugural Lily Pad Gala: A Night of Hope is presented by ANCKR, LLC in Love, Honor, and Memory of Ronald David Wilson