Dance for Life Suicide Awareness Weekend

Dance for Life Suicide Awareness Weekend

Dance for Life Suicide Prevention & Good Mental Health is excited to announce its 2022 Suicide Awareness Weekend with expanded events, incredible guests and three locations in Salt Lake City! This year’s Gala Weekend will take place on September 9th and 10th at the Capitol Rotunda and Capitol Theatre.

The New Hope Gala Fundraiser Ball will take place September 9th at the State Capitol Rotunda. Enjoy a red carpet met-style ball featuring fashion designers, paparazzi & media, social hour, exquisite dinner, incredible MCs Bob Kittell & Robin Towle, performance by award-winning ballroom dancers & high-spirited dancing to a live band for dignitaries, donors, philanthropists, state leaders, mental health advocates and those passionate about this cause! Cost to attend is $350 per plate, and sponsorship is available for $1,000.

The Suicide Awareness Gala Event will take place September 10th at Capitol Theatre. Participate in master classes by Marissa Russell (So You Think You Can Dance) & Katherine Barkman of the Washington Ballet, Wellness Workshops with Kirsten Kemp, Robin Towle (Mrs. International 2019), Miss Utah 2022 & Utah Jazz Dancers, Stomp Out Stigma (SOS) Wellness Forum with internationally-acclaimed Bob Kittell, and enjoy an evening performance by top talent in Utah! Sponsorship for the Suicide Awareness Gala Event is $500.

New this year, is the Bob Kittell Sponsorship. Bob Kittell is an internationally-renowned speaker who has toured with Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliana, Tom Hopkins, Brian Tracy, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Lou Holtz and four US Presidents in over 300 cities nationally and internationally including dozens of college campuses through the United States.  Tens of thousands in packed arenas respond enthusiastically to his transforming message. 

With a minimum donation of $5,000 to the September 10th Gala, Bob Kittell generously has agreed to present his transforming seminar to businesses and organizations for free!  Bob’s speaking fees normally range from $15,000 – 50,000 per engagement.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support suicide prevention and better mental health while giving your organization an incredible seminar event.  Feel free to check out Bob’s website at www.bobkittell.com.

Visit danceforlifenation.org for more information about this year’s Dance For Life Suicide Awareness Weekend!