KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Aug. 3, 2026) – Tickets to The Research Foundation’s 40th anniversary Candlelight Ball are now available for purchase. The biennial fundraiser is on Saturday, November 7 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The milestone event will honor four decades of generosity while continuing to support the essential health-centered programs of The Research Foundation.
The gala is a black-tie option and includes cocktails, dinner, the Golden Ticket raffle, dancing, and special performances by Brokyn Bonz and the BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos. The Sheraton Overland Park Hotel is offering a discounted room rate for the event. Reservations must be made here by October 23.
UMB Bank is serving as presenting sponsor. Major event underwriters include LabCorp and Research Medical Center.
Tickets to the event can be purchased at theresearchfoundationkc.org/candlelightball.
