Sunshine from Darkness Inspiring Hope Dinner
The 2026 Inspiring Hope Dinner, the annual fundraising event for Sunshine from Darkness, takes place on Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The evening - with the theme "Creating a Spark" - will feature the bestowing of the 2026 Lee and Bob Peterson Legacy Award on the Karp Family; powerful testimonials by community members and participants from Sunshine From Darkness-supported programs; a special musical performance by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Founder/Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and his talented daughter, Naärai, who has sung with musical superstars including Beyoncé, Tori Kelly, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Elton John and many more; a lively paddle raise; and live music by Quintessence and dancing.
Individual tickets are $375 and include dinner and open bar; numerous sponsorships ranging from $1,500-$20,000 are available. Sunshine from Darkness, a proud subsidiary of the Lee and Bob Peterson foundation, is a nonprofit organization committed to championing mental health wellness through transformative programming, education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3260698-0
