On June 12th, MindsEye held its first-ever Drive-In Gala Fundraiser! The event was the “Covid-safe” replacement for this year’s Soiree. 50 cars of MindsEye supporters filled the Sheldon Concert Hall parking lot for an evening of music, food, and film. Some highlights included a visit by Marty McFly and his genuine 1981 DeLorean, stirring remarks by MindsEye clients Erica Wolf and Josh Sisson, and an exciting silent auction held on a mobile platform. Guests also enjoyed a gourmet “drive-in” dinner by La Chef while screening Back to the Future 2 with its full studio Audio Description track.
Thanks to attendees, donors, and event sponsors, over $80,000 was raised to support MindsEye programs. Special thanks go to Presenting Sponsor Lighthouse for the Blind- St. Louis, Platinum Sponsors Ameren Illinois, Mark Slocomb, and Emerson, and Gold Sponsors Missouri Council of the Blind, Donald Shaffner, and Bill Jones/Jones Family Charitable Fund.
Check out the MindsEye video that premiered at the Drive-In and keep scrolling to see a photo gallery of event highlights! (Video produced by LP Creative Studios, all photos courtesy of Brian Brunner Photography)
RailDurrty aka DJ ASC Archers Captain Chad Dillon MindsEye Broadcast Director Tom Williams Archers player Casey Scott Marty McFly and his DeLorean Acie and Alexis Moore Laura checks in a new arrival Nick, Erika, and Lexi Fuess with Erin Frazier Clint and Lynne Cruse and friends Magan Harms and friend Henry Allen, Jason and Tonya Walters ASL interpreter Hannah Hayes Emcee Pascal Beauboeuf Jim Kennett, Debbie Andrews, and Brian St. James Molly Stehn and guest MindsEye Staff Jason and Erin Frazier Rita Howells tries out the DeLorean