January 23, 2027
6:30 PM – 12 AM
Springfield Country Club
Springfield, PA
January 23, 2027
6:30 PM – 12 AM
Springfield Country Club
Springfield, PA
Thank You for Coming to The Lemon Ball!
We were so excited to welcome supporters to the Springfield Country Club on January 24, 2026 for an evening that made a difference in the world of childhood cancer.
We bid, we danced, we cried, we cheered, and we had an unforgettable evening celebrating all the progress you’ve helped make for kids with cancer. With your help, we raised more than $755,000! Special thanks to our outstanding presenting sponsors, ALDI, Applebee’s, Northwestern Mutual and Volvo Cars. And thanks to all the Lemon Ball sponsors, benefactors, supporters, volunteers and friends who made this event possible.
Want to experience the highlights of the night? View photos from the event on our Facebook album here!
We would love for you to join us next year!
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SPONSORS
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Ampro Screenprinting & Embroidery
Aramark
Berk Enterprises
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Love, Tito's
WSFS
Silver Sponsors
EisnerAmper
Everest Customer Solutions
Oasis Property Group
Multi-Flow Beverage Solutions
S&T Bank
Spire Builders
XTIVIA
Bronze Sponsors
CBRE, Inc
Chris and Deborah Hornick - Dream Vacations
Coastal Health Connections
NJM Insurance
Philadelphia Eagles
TD Bank
Telyon
In-Kind Sponsors
Advanced Staging Productions
BVTLive!
CBS Philadelphia
Cusato Events and Design
Love, Tito's
Philip Gabriel Photography
Become a Sponsor or Benefactor
Sponsorship & Benefactor Levels
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Sara Schuster at [email protected].
Presenting Sponsor - $50,000 ($44,000 Tax-Deductible)
- 28 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (logo included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Two (2) full-color pages (non-consecutive) in Tribute Book with company logo on cover**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (included in remarks by Liz & Jay Scott)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed and hyperlinked as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
- Opportunity for your company to be spotlighted in Lemon Ball emails reaching thousands of ALSF supporters
- Opportunity to submit a recorded shoutout video for the program’s introduction segment
Diamond - $25,000 ($20,700 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (logo included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Two (2) full-color Pages (non-consecutive) in Tribute Book**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed and hyperlinked as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
- Opportunity to submit a recorded shoutout video for the program’s introduction segment
Platinum - $10,000 ($8,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- One (1) hotel room on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company logo listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Gold - $6,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible)
- 8 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Silver - $3,000 ($2,200 tax-deductible)
- 4 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
Bronze - $1,000 ($625 tax-deductible)
- 2 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (company name on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Half (1/2) black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Company name listed as a sponsor on event signage and visual displays
- Company name listed as a sponsor on LemonBall.org
- Opportunity to include promotional item in gift bag
*To be recognized on the Lemon Ball invitation, commitment must be received by October 23, 2025.
**To be included in the Tribute Book, tributes must be received by December 5, 2025.
Become a Benefactor
Benefactor opportunities are available for individuals and families. For more information about sponsorship and benefactor packages, please contact Sara Schuster at [email protected].
Diamond Benefactor - $25,000 ($20,950 tax-deductible)
- 20 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- Two (2) hotel rooms on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Platinum Benefactor - $10,000 ($8,000 tax-deductible)
- 10 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Premium Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full-color page in Tribute Book**
- One (1) hotel room on night of event
- Event recognition (acknowledged by Emcee)
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Gold Benefactor - $6,000 ($4,500 tax-deductible)
- 8 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (Named Table)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Silver Benefactor - $3,000 ($2,200 tax-deductible)
- 4 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Invitation recognition (name included on Lemon Ball Invite)*
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- One (1) full black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
Bronze Benefactor - $1,000 ($625 tax-deductible)
- 2 tickets to the 2026 Lemon Ball
- Reserved seating at the event (general seating)
- Access to Pre-Event VIP Reception (half hour prior to general admission arrival)
- Half (1/2) black-and-white page in Tribute Book**
- Name listed as a benefactor on event signage and visual displays
- Name listed as a benefactor on LemonBall.org
*To be recognized on the Lemon Ball invitation, commitment must be received by October 23, 2025.
**To be included in the Tribute Book, tributes must be received by December 5, 2025.
Benefactors
Thank you to our 2026 Benefactors!
Platinum Benefactors
John & Jocelyn Hillman
Gold Benefactors
Kordsmeier Family
Lynne Garbose
Silver Benefactors
Claire and Jeff Black
Mitchell and Toba Spector
Bronze Benefactors
Brad Hayman Foundation and Hayman Family
Erin Flynn-Blair & Kevin Blair
Fern and Craig Silverman
Ira and Andrea Tauber
Ivy and Stephen Cohn
Auction
Thank you for participating in this year's silent auction!
Volunteers
Volunteer positions are now full for The Lemon Ball. Please contact Alexandra DiFelice at [email protected] for any questions.
FAQs
Where is the event located?
The Springfield Country Club in Springfield, PA! 400 W Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064
What is the timeline for the event?
Please note all times are approximate and are listed in Eastern Time Zone.
Monday, January 19, 2026
- 12 noon - Silent Auction Opens
Saturday, January 24, 2026
- 6-6:30 pm – Sponsor and Benefactors Reception
- 6:30-7:30 pm - Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction (auction will remain open until 10:15 pm)
- 8 pm - Welcome from Hosts and Dinner
- 9 pm - Awards Presentation and Live Auction
- 10 pm - Dessert and Dancing
- 10:15 pm – Silent Auction closes
- 12 am – Lemon Ball ends
*Please note: Sponsor and Benefactor guests arrive at 6pm, and General Admission arrives at 6:30pm. If you are unsure of which ticket you have, please refer to your guest information email.
Where can guests park?
There is plenty of parking on site.
What should I wear?
Dress is “yellow tie optional,” which is our twist on “black-tie.” Men may wear tuxedos or dark suits. Women may dress in long gowns or cocktail attire.
How do I know my table number?
All guests will receive their table numbers at check-in. Additionally, there will be multiple ballroom ushers to help you find your table.
Are there rooms available at the Courtyard Marriott Springfield (connected to the venue)?
Yes! You can book a room at the Courtyard Marriott Springfield – rate and link coming soon!
What are this year’s raffle prizes?
Coming soon!
Liquor Raffle
Coming soon!
How do I bid on auction items?
Our auction opens on Monday before the event! We are using mobile bidding powered by GiveSmart. Browse and bid on items using a computer, mobile device or tablet. To register, text ‘lemon’ to 76278 or visit https://lemon.givesmart.com. The auction will remain open until 10:15pm ET on the Saturday of the event. When the auction closes, winners will be notified by text message in which they will receive a link to complete payment. Winners can pick up their items in the auction room, unless otherwise noted. Please note: ALL alcohol must be picked up that night or at the ALSF office. If you have auction-related inquiries, please contact Alexandra DiFelice at [email protected].
How do I donate during Fund A Cure?
There are three ways to donate during the Fund A Cure portion of the evening.
- Guests can donate by clicking the link sent directly from GiveSmart.
- Guests can fill out the donation cards at each seat.
- Guests can scan the QR code on the donation card to donate on ALSF’s Lemon Ball page.
You can donate at any time during the evening!
Are there other ways to donate?
You can donate at ANY point during the evening. Guests can visit this page to donate directly. If you have any questions pertaining to donations, please contact Sara Schuster at [email protected].
Who is receiving the Alex Scott Crystal Cup Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award?
Coming soon!