THE BIG EVENT 2025
PRESENTED BY SHEA ELECTRIC & COMMUNICATIONS LLC
Hotel Retlaw | July 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County has accomplished incredible things in the last year—we moved into a new building, launched a new site-based mentoring program, and served more youth than ever before. These amazing achievements wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community that surrounds us, so we hope you’ll join us in celebrating at The BIG Event at Hotel Retlaw in Fond du Lac on Thursday, July 10, 2025!
This year’s gala features local celebrity mixologists, live and silent auctions, the Big of the Year award, recognition of graduating matches, a chance to win a special piece of jewelry from The Goldsmith, and more.
We have a limited number of seats available to attend The BIG Event in person. Please call (920) 922-8200 if you’d like to purchase tickets. Thank you for supporting Fond du Lac area youth—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Tickets are $150 including a braised short rib and shrimp skewer dinner with the opportunity to sample mixologist cocktails.
Kurt Petik & Mark Diederichs
Rabo AgriFinance & Breeze Dairy Group
Reigning Champions!
Bill Boyd & Shane Smith
SSM Health
Teri Wall, Adam Stone, & Renee Breister
National Exchange Bank & Trust
Gina Kraus & Dan Roberts
Grande Cheese Company
Andres Gonzales & John Buelow
Mercury Marine
Big of the Year
Big Sister Justine & Little Sister Jasmine
Congratulations to our 2025 Big of the Year, Grande Cheese Company’s Justine Eatherton! Justine has been a compassionate, adventurous, and dedicated mentor to Little Sister Jasmine for almost seven years and counting.
“Being a Big all feels so natural,” said Justine. “We’re just hanging out, and having fun, and being friends. You forget you’re really making a difference.”
Read more about Justine and Jasmine’s friendship here.
Graduating Matches
Every year, we celebrate a group of matches whose friendship reaches the special milestone of high school graduation. Congratulations to these five incredible Littles!
Little Sister Amber & Big Sister Olivia
Matched Since 2018
Little Sister Breanna & Big Sister Taylor
Matched Since 2019
Little Brother Collin
Teen Group Member Since 2020
Little Brother Eliseo & Big Brother Dan
Matched Since 2020
Little Sister Hayley & Big Sister Tanya
Matched Since 2023
Date ……………………………….. Thursday, July 10, 2025
Location ………………………… Hotel Retlaw
5:00 PM …………………………. Doors Open
5:15 PM ………………………….. Mixologists & Silent Auction
6:30 PM …………………………. Dinner Served
7:25 PM …………………………. Silent Auction Ends
7:30 PM …………………………. Presentation & Live Auction
Box of Rocks
Presented by The Goldsmith
For just $25 per entry, you can purchase your chance to take home this stunning piece of jewelry at the event! Generously donated by The Goldsmith and valued at $2255, this 14 karat yellow and white gold ring is set with over a quarter carat of diamonds.
Silent Auction
Our silent auction is completely online—place your bids and help local kids at The BIG Event or from the comfort of your own home! Silent auction bidding will open online on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM and close on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM.
Thank you to our silent auction donors such as the Green Bay Packers, Widmer’s Cheese Cellars, Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam, National Exchange Bank & Trust, and more! Click the link below to view our silent auction list and stay tuned as more items continue to be added.
Live Auction
This year’s live auction will be hosted by auctioneer extraordinaire Rod Drendel and special guest 107.1 The Bull’s Chandra Lynn. Several unique items will be available for bidding in person at The BIG Event.
Big Impact
Your contribution to this event will stay local and allow us to connect more children with volunteer mentors right here in the Fond du Lac County area. These connections help youth build self-confidence, make positive choices, develop emotional resilience, and achieve academic success.
Sponsors
Thank you to our generous sponsors for helping us empower potential! If you’re interested in being a sponsor, please call our office at (920) 922-8200 or send us an email to find the perfect fit for you.
