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

Tenreb, Inc.


Power of the House Sponsor

William and Mary Arendt

Julie Campbell

John and Patty Cleary

Bill and Judy Head


Champion's Lifeline Sponsor

Pat and John Burke

 Evergreen Trading

Tom and Barb Ferkovic

Luciano Family Foundation

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

Brian and Susie Head

Rev. Joseph Hilinski

Lucille McGrath

MetroHealth

Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland

V. A. Conkey Company

The Waldeck Family


Community Spark Sponsor

James and Gilda Conkey in memory of Melissa Conkey Lindvall

Matthew Knapik

Jerry and Jackie Plenzler

St. Raphael Catholic Church

The Sherwin-Williams Company


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 Monsters

Kathleen Conkey

Nolan Connelly

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Evergreen Trading

Fioritto Funeral Home

Sister Margaret Hartman, SND

Peter and Gail Joyce

Doug and Katie Knapik

Giacomina Konstantinou

Brendan McCarthy

Music Box Supper Club

Playhouse Square

Bill Squire

Mariana Tamburro

The Waldeck Family

Mark and Maribeth Weidig

Windows on the River