7th Annual RISE Gala
Women of the World
Thurday, November 5, 2026
Women Walking West 7th Annual RISE Gala, Thursday November 5th, 2026, 5:30-9:00. Mason Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040, USA
Come celebrate our very own WOMEN OF THE WORLD!
This special evening will honor a decade of impact of Women Walking West supporting Mentees from around the globe.
We will highlight the inspiring progress of our Mentees with passionate stories of success, and express gratitude to the fearless Mentors who service our mentees.
We will showcase the many generous Donors, Sponsors, and others financially supporting us, along with our dedicated Community Partners. Also, we will shine a well-deserved spotlight on our tireless Volunteers.
Our event is a formal affair — black tie optional.
Here is the overview of the evening:
- Complimentary Parking
- Doors open at 5:30, programming begins at 6.
- Silent Auction, Dinner, Presentations, Keynote speaker, Entertainment
- Event ends at 9:00
- Dinner selection will be Chicken or Vegetarian, which you will select when you purchase your ticket.
We look forward to celebrating this evening with you.
May we add you to our list of Sponsors?
or would you consider donating a Silent Auction item?
We appreciate you!
Presenting Sponsors — $15,000
Presenting Sponsorship includes 10 tickets to the event, priority placement on all event marketing materials, and social media mentions.
Gold Sponsors — $5,000
Gold Sponsorship includes 10 tickets to the event, priority placement on all event marketing materials, and social media mentions.
Said Eyada Family Endowment
Silver Sponsors — $3,000
Silver Sponsorship includes 10 tickets to the event, placement on all event marketing materials, and social media mentions.
Drs. Hisham and Kathy Arar
Cincinnati Muslim Women
Bronze Sponsors — $2,000
Bronze Sponsorship includes 10 tickets to the event, placement on all event marketing materials, and social media mentions.
Boutwell Family Endowment
David & Deanna Argo Family Endowment
Dr. Attari Family Endowment
Dr. Marian Glancy Endowment Fund
Dr. William and Carol Faulkner
Table Sponsors — $1,000
Table Sponsors includes 10 tickets to the event and mention in the event program.
Aaron and Ivy Banks
Baladi Family Endowment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cintas
Divine Mercy University
Dr. Cathy Bishop-Clark & Greg Clark
Dr. George Sehi
Dr. Peyman Shirani & Dr. Pooneh Nabavizadeh
Dr.'s Mike and Lisa Nordland
Dwight and Danielle Packard
Gabriella & Cameron Stansberry
Hatamzadeh Family Endowment
Indian American Chamber of Commerce (IACC)
Jen Perez
LCNB
Macarena & Mathew Cloninger
Mason City Schools
Mercy Health---Fairfield Hospital
Northern Cincinnati Foundation
Pals
Peoples First Savings Bank
Rooted Ground Coffee
Sangita Vora
Seasons 52
SK Designs (Sadia)
TEC Engineering
TruPoint Wealth Management
UC Waddell Center
Host Committee — $500
Host Committee includes 2 tickets to the event & mention in the event program.
Bi Awoskia
Carrey and Jamie Curtis
Dan & Amanda Kommeth
DeAnne Hurtado
Ivy Banks
JLN Coaching
Jonathan & Michelle Cooper
Laura Wexler Glass
Mr. & Mrs Alok Garg
Prekshya Nepal
Sherry Taylor
Tom Daskalakis
Host Committee Corporate— $500
Host Committee includes 2 tickets to the event & mention in the event program.
Innovative Vision
Sams Fischer LLC
Kunimara & Mitchell