Water For Life Gala

Enjoy an autumn evening overlooking the lush landscape of Echo Valley Country Club, while sipping on a signature Gala cocktail. The evening includes music, dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles, as well as guest speakers from Purify Project. Celebrate with us as we honor our friend and Purify Project founder, Monsignor Frank Bognanno.



We would be truly honored to have you join us for this unforgettable evening.


Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Echo Valley Country Club
3150 Echo Valley Drive
Norwalk, IA 50211




Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors

OASIS SPONSORS
BOESEN THE FLORIST
WILLIAM N. GOODWIN

RIPPLE SPONSORS
BILL & JULIE HARBERT
MICHAEL SIMONSON
HILSINGER/JAMES FAMILY
APOSTO AT THE SCALA HOUSE
GREEN AND WOOD MEDIA SERVICES

Event Details

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Date and Time

Saturday, October 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, (CDT)

Location

Last day to buy tickets

Saturday, October 17, 2026

11:59 PM, CDT

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Payment

Tickets

Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

$100 per ticket

Reserve your seat today.

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Half Table (4 Seats Together)

$750 per ticket

Reserve four seats together for the Water For Life Gala today. ​

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Packages

Ripple Sponsor - $1,000

$1,000

$1,000 of the package price is tax-deductible

Make a meaningful impact by supporting Purify Project’s mission to provide clean water, improved health, and sustainable hope to communities across Tanzania. As a Ripple Sponsor, your partnership helps create life-changing opportunities for children and families while demonstrating your commitment to global impact and community transformation.

Sponsorship Includes:
• Four Gala tickets
• Recognition throughout the event
• Recognition in digital and printed materials
• Featured acknowledgement during the Gala program

Included Tickets:

  • 4 x Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

Subtotal: $0

River Sponsor - $2,500

$2,500

$2,500 of the package price is tax-deductible

Help expand access to clean, safe drinking water and sustainable community support initiatives throughout Tanzania. As a River Sponsor, your organization plays an important role in advancing health outreach, education, and long-term development efforts while receiving elevated visibility during the Gala experience.

Sponsorship Includes:
• Four Gala tickets
• Recognition throughout the event
• Recognition in digital and printed materials
• Featured acknowledgement during the Gala program

Included Tickets:

  • 4 x Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

Subtotal: $0

Oasis Sponsor - $5,000

$5,000

$5,000 of the package price is tax-deductible

Become a premier event partner helping transform communities through clean water access, education initiatives, health outreach, and sustainable development programs across Tanzania. Your sponsorship directly supports life-changing projects that bring hope, health, and opportunity to villages and schools in need.

Sponsorship Includes:
• One premium Gala table
• Eight Gala tickets
• Recognition throughout the event
• Recognition in digital and printed materials
• Featured acknowledgement during the Gala program

Included Tickets:

  • 8 x Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

Subtotal: $0

Fund A Village - $10,000

$10,000

$10,000 of the package price is tax-deductible

Become a transformational partner in Purify Project’s mission to bring clean, safe drinking water and sustainable hope to communities across Tanzania. Your sponsorship helps fund clean water systems, education initiatives, health outreach, and long-term community development programs serving villages and schools in need.

Through your generosity, children and families gain access to safer water, improved health, expanded opportunities, and a brighter future for generations to come.

Sponsorship Includes:
• One premium Gala table with seating for 8 guests
• Prominent recognition throughout the event
• Recognition in digital and printed event materials
• Featured acknowledgement during the Gala program
• Opportunity to align your business or organization with a life-changing global mission

Included Tickets:

  • 8 x Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

Subtotal: $0

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000

$25,000

$25,000 of the package price is tax-deductible

Serve as the premier partner of the 2026 Water for Life Gala and make a transformational impact through your support of clean water systems, education initiatives, health outreach, and sustainable community development programs serving villages and schools across Tanzania.

As the Presenting Sponsor, your organization will stand at the forefront of this mission — helping bring hope, health, and opportunity to thousands of children and families while receiving the highest level of visibility and recognition throughout the Gala experience.

Your partnership represents more than sponsorship; it is a powerful investment in lasting change for communities in need.

Sponsorship Includes:
• Exclusive “Presented By” recognition across all event branding and promotional materials
• One premium Gala table with preferred seating for 8 guests
• Featured stage acknowledgement during the Gala program
• Prominent logo placement in digital and printed event materials
• Recognition across social media, website, and event communications
• Opportunity for a company representative to provide welcome remarks during the Gala
• Exclusive recognition as the event’s highest-level sponsor
• Alignment with a life-changing global mission bringing clean water and sustainable hope to communities across Tanzania

Included Tickets:

  • 8 x Water for Life Gala General Admission Ticket

Subtotal: $0