Know Before You Go
Courageous in Coral | Friday, February 27, 2026
What Should I Do Before the Event?
Send in Your Guest Lists & Select Your Entrées:
- Prime Sirloin Steak with Beef Demi & Chive Mashed Yukon Potatoes
- Salmon with Lemon Caper Velouté & Israeli Couscous
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Fresh Herb and Garlic Cream Sauce
Plan Your Outfit:
Get out your best ensemble that represents our theme of Courageous in Coral for the big day.
DID YOU KNOW?
Coral represents courage, strength, and life force. Just as coral grows resilient in ocean depths, cancer patients demonstrate remarkable courage through their treatment journey. The vibrant energy of coral symbolizes the vitality and determination needed during healing.
Purchase Your Victory Sweepstakes Tickets
Available starting in January!
1st Prize: Coral Coast Dreams
Six nights, seven days at one the following, all-inclusive Club Viva resorts for TWO people in the Dominican Republic:
Viva V Samana by Wyndham (adults only)
Viva Heavens by Wyndham
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham
Included amenities:
All food and beverages (including alcohol)
Unlimited use of hotel facilities
Unlimited entertainment
Non-motorized water sports
Airfare NOT included.
$2,900 Value
2nd Prize: Radiant Coral Glow
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
3rd Prize: Coral Elegance
Shopping Spree at several of the Boutiques showcased in our 2026 Luncheon & Fashion Show
The Morning of the Show
Doors open at 10:30am
Browse raffle baskets (ticket sales are in-person, beginning at 10:30am on February 27, 2026 at the event)
*Need not be present to win*
Raffle sales close at 12:00pm
Winners will be announced immediately following the fashion show
Tickets are $20 for a sheet of 25
All proceeds benefit The Victory Center.
What Are My Drink Options?
We are proudly partnered with the Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg to provide alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the event.
Choose from Kona Blend coffee, Iced Tea, Tazo Tea, or water.
Three cash bars will be open for service for the duration of the event. Credit cards accepted.
Consider our Signature Coral Cocktail!
$1 from the purchase of each glass will go back to The Victory Center.
What Time Should I Get There?
Doors open at 10:30am on Friday, February 27, 2026
Enter at the back of the hotel (opposite the lobby) for easy access to the ballroom.
What's the Parking Situation?
Parking is free and abundant at the back of the Hilton Garden Inn:
6165 Levis Commons Blvd, Perrysburg, OH 43537
Valet is not available.
Schedule of Events
10:30 AM | Doors open along with our raffle marketplace!
(3) Cash bars open in Lobby
Wandering Photography by Kurt Neilsen, Jerry Finfera, and With Love Photography
Purchase Victory Sweepstakes, Raffle Tickets, Signature Cocktails, and Mystery Jewelry Pull boxes
All Cancer Survivors may enter the Survivor Raffle for free!
Hang your loved ones' names on our Hope Tree if they've passed after a cancer diagnosis.
11:30 AM | Head into the ballroom; Find your table!
12:00 PM | Raffles close; Welcome speech given by Presenting Sponsor Mercy Health
12:05 PM | Lunch is served; (2) Cash bars remain open in Lobby
12:15 PM | Celebrity Guest Emcee, Chrys Peterson, takes the stage
12:20 PM | Jewelry Pull winner announced in 3...2...1...!
12:25 PM | Courageous in Coral Fashion Show Part 1
1:20 PM | Intermission: Acoustic set by Spencer Elfring
1:25 PM | Courageous in Coral Fashion Show Part II
1:45 PM | Finale
1:50 PM | Raffle winners announced
2:00 PM | Pay for your centerpieces on the way out
What is the Survivor Table?
Every year, we honor the cancer survivors in attendance with a specialty raffle and survivor ribbons. Enter to win a one-of-a-kind healing package, complete with Reiki session, Reflexology, and Oncology Massage provided by the therapists who volunteer and work at The Victory Center. Put on your coral ribbon, and fill out a raffle ticket before entering the ballroom.
What Should I Wear?
Honor the cancer survivor in your life with the courage of coral. Coral shoes, accessories, handbags, dresses, tops, pants, all welcome!
What is the Hope Tree?
The Victory Center is all about honoring the cancer survivor and ensuring no one faces their battle alone. We have lost many friends and loved ones over the years that we keep in our hearts with this year's Hope Tree. Stop by the Survivor Table to enter to win our raffle and add the name of a loved one who has gone through cancer to the tree. Once the art installation piece is finished, it will find a forever home at The Victory Center to provide hope and encouragement to those currently undergoing treatment.
What is the Jewelry Pull?
For just $20 per 'pull', you get to select a mystery box of jewelry from our table display or wandering sales-gals. Everyone goes home with something sparkly. One lucky winner will pull a genuine pair of coral & diamond earrings generously donated by C. Sterling Jewelers.
Who are the Tie Guys?
Volunteer salesmen will be wandering the Lobby from 10:30-11:30am to sell raffle tickets! Track them down in their dashing ties or head directly over to the credit card table to pay with plastic. Tie Guys can accept cash or check.
All proceeds support The Victory Center's mission to provide free services to cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Since 1996, we've been here for those who need us most—and it's only possible because of supporters like you.
