THANK YOU

2026 Benefit Sponsors

Our sponsors make it possible for House of Champions to provide life-changing support for

children living in poverty. Your partnership helps ensure every child has the

 tools, skills, and opportunities they need to build a brighter future.


Heart of the Community Sponsor

Peter and Rita Carfagna

Greg and Lyn Kurtz

Tenreb, Inc.


Power of the House Sponsor

William and Mary Arendt

Julie Campbell

John and Patty Cleary

Kathleen Conkey

Bill and Judy Head


Champion's Lifeline Sponsor

Pat and John Burke

Michael and Margaret Cachat

Mike and Jacque Coyne

 Evergreen Trading

Tom and Barb Ferkovic

Pete & Gail Joyce

David and Sara Kobelt

Luciano Family Foundation

Joann Musbach, Realtor Howard Hanna

Brian Quinn in memory of Mary Kay Quinn

John Rose

Mike and Peggy Saxon

Sisters of Notre Dame


Community Momentum Sponsor

Walter and Laura Avdey

Rosemary Campbell

Rosemary Dziak

Fioritto Family of Fioritto Funeral Service

Brian and Susie Head

Rev. Joseph Hilinski

Nancy Luciano

John and Angela Mago

Lucille McGrath

MetroHealth

St. Bernadette Church, Social Action Committee

Urban Community School

Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

V. A. Conkey Company

The Waldeck Family


Community Spark Sponsor

Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center

James and Gilda Conkey in memory of Melissa Conkey Lindvall

Jennifer Conkey in memory of Bill Conkey

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association

Joseph Gibbons

Matthew Knapik

Doris Murphy

Murphy CPAs & Advisors

Nolan Connelly in honor of Gallagher

Jerry and Jackie Plenzler

St. Raphael Catholic Church

Harry and Dorthy Reagan

The Sherwin-Williams Company

St. Stephen Church, Community Outreach

Matt and Cara Sulzer

Mark and Maribeth Weidig


Casino Table Sponsors

Creative Communication Solutions

V. A. Conkey Company

Anonymous, in celebration of the honorees

Anonymous, in celebration of the honorees

Anonymous, in celebration of the honorees


Gifts In Kind

We are thankful for the generous in-kind support from companies and individuals

whose contributions of space, design, raffle items, and more help bring our benefit to life.


The Honorable Richard and Mrs. Ambrose

The BroBasket

Jeff and Katie Butler

Julie Campbell

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Monsters

Jennifer Conkey

Kathleen Conkey

Nolan Connelly

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Jacque Coyne

Dewey's Pizza

Evergreen Trading

Fioritto Funeral Home

Sister Margaret Hartman, SND

Heinen's

Peter and Gail Joyce

Nancy Luciano

Doug and Katie Knapik

Giacomina Konstantinou

The Kuczynski Family 

Brendan McCarthy

Music Box Supper Club

Playhouse Square

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Tiedeman Road

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Bill Squire

St. Edward High School

Mariana Tamburro

The Waldeck Family

Mark and Maribeth Weidig

Windows on the River

Donna Zajaczkowski