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Light of Hope

LXCL:One ticket includes:<ul class="lxcl-ul"><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Catered dinner</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">Keynote presentation by Kevin McNeil</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">CAPstone &amp; CASA program updates</li><li class="lxcl-listItem" dir="ltr">An evening supporting children and families in our community</li></ul>Thank you for helping us illuminate the path to healing!

General Admission

Event Details 📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM &ndash; 8:00 PM 📍 Gering Civic Center Light of Hope 2026Illuminating the Path to Healing Join CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County for an inspiring evening dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and advocacy to children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in our community.Whether you&#39;ve attended Light of Hope in the past or are joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of this meaningful evening of connection, inspiration, and impact. Your Evening Includes 🍽️ A Delicious Catered DinnerEnjoy a meal featuring:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hand-carved crown roast</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Potato medley</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Garden salad</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dinner roll</li></ul>A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening. 🎤 Featured Keynote Speaker &ndash; Kevin McNeilHear an inspiring message from nationally recognized victim advocate, retired Special Victims Unit detective, author, and founder of The Twe12ve Project, Kevin McNeil. His powerful story of resilience, hope, and healing beautifully reflects this year&#39;s theme, Illuminating the Path to Healing. 💙 Learn the ImpactHear updates from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County, learn how your support changes lives, and discover how, together, we are helping children find safety, healing, and hope. ✨ Evening Schedule 5:00 PM &ndash; Doors Open<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cash bar opens</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wine Pull begins</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mix and mingle with fellow guests</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Enjoy sponsor recognition and event highlights</li></ul>6:00 PM &ndash; Dinner ServedEnjoy a delicious catered dinner and time to connect with others in our community. 6:30 PM &ndash; Hear the ImpactRepresentatives from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County will share updates about their programs and the difference they are making for children and families in our community. 7:00 PM &ndash; Keynote SpeakerKevin McNeil will share his inspiring message of resilience, hope, and healing.Schedule is subject to slight changes. Why Attend?Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard.This year&#39;s theme, &quot;Illuminating the Path to Healing,&quot; reflects the journey children take from trauma toward hope. Your ticket helps offset the costs of hosting this special evening, including dinner and our keynote speaker, allowing additional donations made during the event to directly support CAPstone and CASA programs serving children and families throughout our community. Thank you for helping us illuminate the path to healing. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for purchasing your ticket to Light of Hope 2026: Illuminating the Path to Healing! We are so grateful that you have chosen to join CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County for this special evening. Your support helps bring hope, healing, and advocacy to children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in our community.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✨ Event Details</h3>📅&nbsp;Thursday, September 3, 2026 🕔&nbsp;5:00 PM &ndash; 8:00 PM 📍&nbsp;Gering Civic Center<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Your Evening Includes</h3>🍽️&nbsp;Catered Dinner<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hand-carved crown roast</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Potato medley</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Garden salad</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dinner roll</li></ul>🍷 Cash Bar &amp; Wine Pull 💙 Program Updates Hear from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County about the impact being made in our community. 🎤 Featured Keynote Speaker &ndash; Kevin McNeil Hear an inspiring message from nationally recognized victim advocate, retired Special Victims Unit detective, author, and founder of The Twe12ve Project.<h3 fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✨ Evening Schedule</h3>5:00 PM &ndash; Doors Open Cash bar, wine pull, and time to mingle with fellow guests. Sponsor recognition and event highlights will also be shown throughout the evening.6:00 PM &ndash; Dinner Served6:30 PM &ndash; Hear the Impact Representatives from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County will share updates about their programs and the difference they are making for children and families.7:00 PM &ndash; Keynote Speaker Kevin McNeil will share his inspiring message of resilience, hope, and healing.Following the Keynote &ndash; The Ask We will close the evening with an opportunity to learn how you can help continue illuminating the path to healing for children and families in our community. We look forward to spending this meaningful evening with you!Thank you for helping us illuminate the path to healing. With gratitude,CAPstone Child Advocacy Center &amp; CASA of Scotts Bluff County

Event Details 📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026 🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Gering Civic Center Light of Hope 2026Illuminating the Path to Healing Join CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County for an inspiring evening dedicated to bringing hope, healing, and advocacy to children and families impacted by abuse and neglect in our community.Whether you've attended Light of Hope in the past or are joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of this meaningful evening of connection, inspiration, and impact. Your Evening Includes 🍽️ A Delicious Catered DinnerEnjoy a meal featuring:<ul><li>Hand-carved crown roast</li><li>Potato medley</li><li>Garden salad</li><li>Dinner roll</li></ul>A cash bar will also be available throughout the evening. 🎤 Featured Keynote Speaker – Kevin McNeilHear an inspiring message from nationally recognized victim advocate, retired Special Victims Unit detective, author, and founder of The Twe12ve Project, Kevin McNeil. His powerful story of resilience, hope, and healing beautifully reflects this year's theme, Illuminating the Path to Healing. 💙 Learn the ImpactHear updates from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County, learn how your support changes lives, and discover how, together, we are helping children find safety, healing, and hope. ✨ Evening Schedule 5:00 PM – Doors Open<ul><li>Cash bar opens</li><li>Wine Pull begins</li><li>Mix and mingle with fellow guests</li><li>Enjoy sponsor recognition and event highlights</li></ul>6:00 PM – Dinner ServedEnjoy a delicious catered dinner and time to connect with others in our community. 6:30 PM – Hear the ImpactRepresentatives from CAPstone Child Advocacy Center and CASA of Scotts Bluff County will share updates about their programs and the difference they are making for children and families in our community. 7:00 PM – Keynote SpeakerKevin McNeil will share his inspiring message of resilience, hope, and healing.Schedule is subject to slight changes. Why Attend?Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard.This year's theme, "Illuminating the Path to Healing," reflects the journey children take from trauma toward hope. Your ticket helps offset the costs of hosting this special evening, including dinner and our keynote speaker, allowing additional donations made during the event to directly support CAPstone and CASA programs serving children and families throughout our community. Thank you for helping us illuminate the path to healing. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Light of Hope

Light of Hope 2026

1050 M St

General Admission

$30