We invite you to join us for an inspiring evening as the Rutledge Cancer Foundation celebrates 15 years of raising hope and advancing cures for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) facing cancer. This special evening will bring our community together to honor the past 15 years while raising critical funds to support AYA patients today and fuel research for tomorrow.
The evening will be emceed by the dynamic Kadee Coffman—national television host, 2024 Fort Worth Chamber Young Professional of the Year, and a passionate leader within the Fort Worth community.
Guests will enjoy a lively cocktail reception, exciting live and silent auctions, and a seated dinner accompanied by a powerful and meaningful program celebrating 15 years raising hop and advancing cures.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 24, 2026 and join us as we celebrate this milestone year—raising funds to ease the impact of cancer on AYA patients and survivors today while supporting vital research to develop better, less-toxic treatments so they can experience a healthier tomorrow.
Please contact Melissa Tapp, melissa@rutledgecancerfoundation.org for sponsorship opportunities.
Presenting Underwriter $25,000
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Silent Auction Cocktail Reception Underwriter $12,500
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Media/Print Underwriter $10,000
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Decorations Underwriter $8,500
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Find A Cure Table Host $8,000
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Valet Underwriter $7,000
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Silent Auction Underwriter $5,500
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Raise The Rate Table Host $5,500
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately.
Ease The Impact Table Host $3,500
Benefits:
Underwriting and sponsorships are tax deductible, less the cost of the dinner. Donor Advised .Funds are accepted with the cost of the dinner being paid separately
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survival rates haven’t improved in the last 40 years. In 2010, Carley Rutledge, the inspiration behind Rutledge Cancer Foundation, was diagnosed with stage IV Ewing sarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. Two years ago she lost her battle at age 27. RCF has worked tirelessly to make a difference for AYA cancer patients and their loved ones.
Each year, nearly 90,000 AYAs ages 15–39 are diagnosed with cancer in the United States, including approximately 500 right here in the DFW area. That’s eight times the number of pediatric cases, yet AYAs have historically received far less attention and support. Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve been able to bridge this gap – providing vital resources, funding groundbreaking research, and offering compassionate care to patients and their families. Together, we are changing lives and inspiring hope for a brighter future.
