FirstEnergy Stadium
About This Event
Join Cleveland’s community leaders, health care providers, c-suite executives, and young professionals in an unforgettable gala event at FirstEnergy Stadium to fight kidney disease! This year's event will celebrate those who have remained committed to NKF's mission during these unprecedented times. Attendees will indulge in signature dishes and custom cocktails, play the famous Tito’s Handmade Vodka ring toss, and network with leaders in business, government, and medicine!
Schedule of Events
- 6:30pm Networking, games, cocktails, and more!
- 8:00pm Program
- 9:00pm Auction closes
Thank You Planning Committee
- Co-Chair: Brittany Paulozzi, DaVita
- Co-Chair: Josh Womack, Progressive
- Georgina Abdul-Karim, Velvet Dog
- Melissa Cook, Allstate Insurance
- Stacey Friedman, University Heights-Cleveland Heights Schools
- Ray Glinka, Ameriprise Financial
- Brian Kampman, Ziegler Metzger
- Emily Klemenc, Klemenc Construction
- Jared Kirwinsky, Benesh Law
- Bridget McQuaide, Widows Direct
- Ann Marie Powers, Destination Cleveland
- Pat Twyman, PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Kelsey Welhouse, Lake Shore Insurance
- Katie White, Key Bank
- James Wineland, Johnson Investment Counsel
Congratulations Event Stars!
We are thrilled to share an exciting update for this year's Dining with the Stars event! Rather than recognizing just three honorees and inviting celebrity guests, we are choosing to recognize multiple NKF Stars! An NKF Star is a corporate partner, healthcare professional, or volunteer that has gone above and beyond in their contribution to NKF’s growth and impact in the Northern Ohio region. NKF Stars lead by example, consider the impact of their actions, strive to improve the lives of kidney patients, and offer unselfish, dedicated service to further the progress of the mission.
Congratulations 2021 Stars:
- AstraZeneca
- Brian Ayers
- Jami Bell
- Stacey Brady
- Glenna Frey
- Emily & Andrew Linder
- Dr. Rupesh Raina
- Annette Santos
- Tito's Handmade Vodka
- Katie White
Thank You Sponsors!
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsor
Copper Sponsors
Dessert Partner
Beverage Partner
Media Partner
Event Raffle
This year, Dining with the Stars will feature a phenomenal raffle! Ticket pricing is as follows:
- 1 ticket for $25
- 5 tickets for $100
Items include United Airlines tickets, Tito's Handmade Vodka swag, Cleveland Browns tickets, Let's Roam scavenger hunt, and more!
Time & Location
Paid parking is available in the Great Lakes Science Center garage or North Coast Harbor lot.