The 2026 Derby Day Benefit was the most successful fundraiser in Stir-n-Up Hope’s 24-year history! The community showed out and we had a record number of sponsors for the event. Thank you to Spencer and surrounding counties for buying tickets and spreading the word!
The fashion showcase was a fun and elegant addition to the spring fundraiser. Contestants modeled their fashionable selections.
When the struts and swirls were completed, awards were given to the winners in each category. Thanks to our fabulous judges, Mary Beth Leibering and Laney Litherland!
An evening full of horse games, fashion, mocktails, and fun resulted in the most successful fundraiser Stir-n-Up Hope has ever hosted. Almost $15,000 was collected to support our mission. Our annual expenses are nearing $150,000, so this makes an enormous dent in the costs of our programs!
We are already dreaming of ways to improve this event for next year! Stay tuned for year six of our spring fundraiser! Read the local news article on the event here: https://stir-n-uphope.org/derby-day-benefit-2026-was-an-elegant-soiree/
