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Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Gala

Colorful gala invitation with mardi gras theme. Event: Horizon Ability Gala, featuring "Bourbon Street Beats" and "Dueling Pianos." Date: February 28, 6:00 PM in Acworth, GA.

Join Us for the 2025 Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Ability Gala!

The Special Needs Development Group invites you to an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Ability Gala, held on Friday, February 28 at the Tanyard Creek Overlook at Acworth Community Center.  Experience a night of culinary delights, live entrainment, dancing and a silent action—all for a remarkable cause. Proceeds directly benefit the Horizon League, helping us keep registration fees affordable and continue delivering high-quality programs for children and adults with special needs.

Since 2007, the Special Needs Development Group has empowered individuals with physical, social, and cognitive disabilities by offering athletic, social, and cultural programs. Thanks to community support, we’ve served over 500 participants and raised more than $300,000, which has fueled our growth and deepened our impact. By attending or donating to the Gala’s auction, you’ll support programs that improve the quality of life for our athletes, from funding adaptive equipment and quality uniforms to expanding program offerings. This elegant evening is not only a fundraiser but also an awareness event for our mission and the incredible athletes we serve. Cocktail attire is required.

Please consider attending the event or donating to the auction. For more information or to buy tickets click here or please call Lauren Ham at
770-917-1234 or lham@acworth-ga.gov. The Cobb EMC Foundation Horizon Ability Gala not only raises funds to advance its mission (to strive for a better quality of life for children and adults with special needs) but also raises awareness for our cause. On behalf of the athletes, parents, and the Special Needs Development Group, we would like to thank the community for helping improve the quality of life for our children and adults with special needs.
For more information about the Horizon League please contact Lauren Ham, at lham@acworth-ga.gov or (770) 917-1234.

Thank you to our Sponsors!

This event would not be possible without the sponsorship of local companies and donations from supporters like you.
With your help, we will continue to see improvements for the special needs population.

Title Sponsor – Cobb EMC Foundation

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Presenting Sponsors – 1885 Grill, Acworth.

Mardi Gras themed graphic for 1885 Grill Acworth as presenting sponsor, featuring purple curtains and decorative masks.

Grand Slam Sponsors – Freedom Church, Cornerstone Contracting Group , Unique Pediatric Hearts& Lake City Cruisers

Purple Mardi Gras-themed banner with text

Home Run Sponsors

List of home run sponsors on a purple background with decorative masks and feathers on the sides.

For more information, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth-ga.gov or 770-917-1234

Sponsor Information

This event would not be possible without the sponsorship
of local companies and donations from supporters like you.
With your help, we will continue to see improvements for the special needs population.

Title Sponsor – $10,000 (Limit 1)

– 3 Tables (8 seats per table) at the Gala
– 24 Drink Tickets
– Company/Organization name in the title of the event
– Company/Organization logo on gala invitations
– Company/Organization logo in all gala programs and digital presentation
– Company/Organization logo in media outlets and advertising/publications
– Premier placement of company/organization logo with hyperlink on the  Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department’s Horizon website
– Premier placement of company/organization logo with hyperlink on the Horizon Ability Gala website
– Verbal acknowledgment at event
– Gala table recognition
– Company/Organization banner at the Horizon Field for the season
– Recognition in the Horizon Program information and league schedules

Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 (Limit 2)

  • 2 Tables (8 seats per table) at the Gala
  • 16 Drink Tickets
  • Company/Organization listed on invitations
  • Company/Organization logo in gala programs and digital presentation
  • Company/Organization mentioned in social media outlets and advertising/publications
  • Company logo on Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department’s Horizon League website.
  • Company/organization logo with hyperlink on the Horizon Ability Gala website
  • Gala table recognition
  • Verbal acknowledgment at event

Grand Slam Sponsor – $2,5000

  • 1 Reserved Table (8 seats per table)
  • 8 Drink Tickets
  • Gala table recognition
  • Power Point Recognition
  • Premier placement of company/organization logo with hyperlink on the Horizon Ability Gala website

Home Run Sponsor – $1,200

  • 1 Reserved Table (8 seats per table)
  • Gala table recognition
  • Power Point Recognition

Individual Tickets: Click Here

For more information, contact Lauren Ham at lham@acworth-ga.gov or 770-917-1234