KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The Victory Center's 17th Annual Celebrity Wait Night
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - Around the World Theme
We're looking forward to seeing you at The Victory Center's 17th Annual Celebrity Wait Night on Thursday, May 15! To help you prepare for this exciting evening, please review the following important information:
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM for general admission (4:30pm for VIP)
Location: The Pinnacle in Maumee
SCHEDULE
- 5:30 PM: General Admission Doors Open
- 6:00 PM: Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction Begin
- 7:00 PM: Welcome & Dinner Service
- 8:30 PM: Program, Live Auction & Faces of Victory Video Premiere
THEME & ATTIRE
This year's theme is Around the World! Feel free to dress in theme - some guests will be dressed as pilots, train conductors, sporting kilts or lederhosen, French mimes, Italian chefs, or simply jeans with a 'worldly' t-shirt. It's a casual event where everyone can have fun! There will be a Best Dressed Contest with one gentleman and one lady crowned as winners, so prepare accordingly!
PARKING
Self-parking is available in the main Pinncale parking lot.
REGISTRATION
Check-in as an individual, pair, or full table of 10. Collect your table tents and be sure to stop at the Wine or Dine Pull before you find your table in the ballroom.
BEVERAGES
Three open bars will be serving alcoholic beverages throughout the event:
- Patio bar: Wine & beer selections ONLY
- Ballroom: Full bar with mixed drinks
Additional beverage options include:
- Water service with fresh lemon
- Coffee station featuring Colombian regular and decaf coffees, assorted hot teas
- Coffee bar includes: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon sticks, flavored syrups, cream, and sugar
- Welcome Limoncello Spritz
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
- Best Dressed Contest: One gentleman and one lady will be crowned winners!
- Complimentary Photo Booth: Courtesy of Kurt Nielsen Photography
- Raffle Tickets: 25 tickets for $20
- Heads or Tails Game: $20 per wristband
- Last-player-standing wins a Lottery Tree of scratch-offs
- Last year's winner scored a $500 winning ticket!
- Wine & Dine Pull: $20 per pull (until sold out)
- Features several bottles valued over $100 each!
- Faces of Victory Video: World premiere! Be sure to stay until after dinner to see the video.
- Tips "for 5-star service" will be collected immediately following to provide no-cost services to local cancer patients.
LIVE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
- J. Foster Jewelers Tennis Bracelet | Value: $899
- 12 Carats of cushion cut Green Amethyst and round cut Diamonds
- Toledo Sports Package | Value: $1,480
- 18-Holes of golf with cart for a foursome at Toledo Country Club, PLUS a Mud Hen's suite on June 1st for ten people
- Painting, Wine & Charcuterie | Value: $800
- Paint Your Place! Step-by-step guidance & painting supplies provided, 16"x20" painting of your choice with charcuterie and wine pairings
- Monthly Flower Subscription | Value: $600
- Fresh bouquet every month for an entire year from Hafner Florist
- Private In-Home Dinner by Chef Charine | Value: $2,200
- Four-course Italian cuisine and wine pairings for six people in 2026
- Fine Silver Coins | Market Value
- Ten 1oz. fine silver $1 eagle coins; Precious Metal by Spot Price
- Air Adventure Trip to Port Clinton | Value: $400
- Depart Wood County Airport on a Cirris SR20 for flight, lunch at the Tin Goose in Port Clinton, and return to Bowling Green
- Wine from the Private Collection of Bob Savage | Value: $425
- One case of very fine red wines plus a 40-bottle Open Ophelia cellar wine rack
- TVC Mosaic Window | Value: Priceless
- Mandala glass mosaic featuring more than 20 cancer survivors
ABOUT THE VICTORY CENTER
The Victory Center was founded in 1996 to support and educate cancer patients and those closest to them by providing programs and services aimed at meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those touched by cancer. Services are provided at no cost to patients, and all donations are fully tax deductible. For more information, please visit www.thevictorycenter.org or call 419-531-7600.
ABOUT CELEBRITY WAIT NIGHT
This gala-style fundraiser is celebrating its 17th year of fun themes and big energy! The open bar, gourmet food, games, and special guests have made this event a community favorite over the years. This year's Around the World theme will feature guests in costume, a welcome Limoncello Spritz, and an array of fantastic auction prizes.
QUESTIONS?
For any additional questions or special accommodations, please contact Kimberly Rosinski: knewman@thevictorycenter.org
The Victory Center | 3166 N Republic Blvd., Toledo, OH 43615 | 419-531-7600 | www.thevictorycenter.org
View Sponsorship Booklet
What should I do before the event?
Purchase your admission tickets for $70, or a VIP early access ticket for $85; Invite all of your friends!
BUY TICKETS on the website or over the phone: (419) 531-7600
Select your entrée:
1. Boneless Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pesto, and Balsamic Glaze
2. Filet of Beef Stuffed with Boursin, Artichoke, Spinach, and Sun Dried Tomatoes; Served with a Madiera Sauce
3. Spinach Ravioli Served with Marinara Sauce
Do I have to be at the Event to Win?
Absolutely not! Share this link with your friends and family so they can register online, too. Everyone deserves to be part of the excitement!
What are my Drink options?
Three Open bars will be serving alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event.
Water Service with Fresh Lemon
Coffee Station of Columbian Regular and Decaf Coffees
Assorted Hot Teas
Coffee bar includes: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings, Cinnamon Sticks, Flavored Syrups, Cream, and Sugar
