SREF Signature Fundraiser

The
Red Ball

2026

Date

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time

7:00 PM – Midnight

Venue

Mitte Cultural District Cultural Center
1700 E. 6th Street, Brownsville, Texas

Purchase Tickets — $200 Other Purchase

Program Book Ad Deadline: April 12, 2026  |  Need help designing your ad? Reach us by April 10, 2026.

SREF team at the Red Ball

100% of proceeds support

stroke education, research & RGV scholarships

About the Evening

An Evening That Funds Real Change in South Texas

The Red Ball is the Stroke Research and Education Foundation's most important annual event. Dress in your finest red and join healthcare professionals, community leaders, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, live entertainment, and an exclusive auction.

Every sponsorship, every ticket, and every table reserved goes directly to supporting stroke education programs, medical research grants, and scholarships for future healthcare professionals in the Rio Grande Valley.

Gourmet Dinner

Live Entertainment

Exclusive Auction

Past Events

An Evening to Remember

Support at Every Level

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsors gain visibility in the program book, recognition at the event, and the satisfaction of directly supporting stroke education and research in South Texas.

Top Tier

Double Platinum

$10,000

  • Two tables of 12 gala tickets each
  • Inside double truck two-page program book ad
  • Top logo placement at event
  • Stage recognition
  • Website & social media feature

Platinum

$5,250

  • One table of 12 gala tickets
  • Two-page ad + sponsor page listing in program
  • Logo at event signage
  • Website recognition

Gold

$2,800

  • 8 gala tickets
  • Full-page ad + sponsor page listing in program
  • Name in event program

Silver

$1,250

  • 4 tickets included
  • Half-page ad in program
  • Sponsor page listing in program

Bronze

$750

  • 2 tickets included
  • Quarter-page ad in program
  • Sponsor page listing in program

Individual Ticket

$200

Join the evening as an individual guest. A single ticket to The Red Ball 2026.

Get Tickets

Program Book Advertising

Place your business or personal message in the official Red Ball 2026 program book. Ads are distributed to all guests on the evening of the event. All ads are black & white.

Ad Deadline: April 12, 2026  ·  Need design help? Request by April 10 — email strokerefoundation@gmail.com

Ad Type Size Price
Inside Cover (front or back) 7.5" × 4.5" $1,000
Center Spread (if Platinum not sold) Two 7.5" × 4.5" pages $1,500
Full Page 7.5" × 4.5" $500
Half Page 3.5" × 4.5" $250
Quarter Page 3.5" × 2.25" $125
Event Info PDF
Individual Attendance

Join Us for the Evening

Individual tickets are $200 per person. Dress in red and be part of an evening that makes a real difference for stroke survivors and families across South Texas.

Purchase Tickets — $200 each
Questions & Payment

How to Participate

Online payments available above. For sponsorships, checks, or additional questions, use the options below.

Contact

Teri Retana

strokerefoundation@gmail.com

956-455-5101

Additional Payment Options

Cash App

$strokeref

Note "Red Ball" on submission

Check

Payable to Stroke Research and Education Foundation

SREF · PO Box 530181 · Harlingen, TX 78550

Key Dates & Details

Event

Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:00 PM – Midnight

Venue

Mitte Cultural District Cultural Center

1700 E. 6th Street, Brownsville, Texas

Program Book Ad

April 12, 2026

Design help by April 10

Confirm Attendees

April 29, 2026

For sponsored tables