The Candlelight Ball is a black-tie gala that is held every two years since 1986. The Candlelight Ball is an opportunity for physicians and health care professionals, community leaders, businesses and friends in the community to come together for an evening of fellowship and fun, while raising funds to benefit The Research Foundation. Contributions will be used to help support the Foundation’s ThinkFirst Injury Prevention program for youth and scholarships for nursing students attending the Research College of Nursing/Rockhurst University Joint Nursing Program. The Candlelight Ball includes cocktail reception, five-course gourmet dinner and dancing entertainment.