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We are thrilled to announce our inaugural Survivor Gala, happening September 14 at the Fort Worth Zoo!

This special event will be an opportunity to gather together and honor the resilience and strength of the survivors we serve.

Plus, get ready to experience the magic of the New Orleans French Quarter! You'll be swept away by the sights and sounds of this iconic American city, as you dance and mingle with like-minded individuals who are passionate about supporting survivors of trafficking in our city.

Date, Time & Location

Thursday September 14, 2023

  • VIP Bubbles, Beer + Bourbon Reception | 6:00 - 6:30 PM

  • General Registration | 6:30 - 7:00 PM

  • Event, Program, Live Band, Dancing | 7:30 - 10:30 PM

Fort Worth Zoo

  • 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76110

Attire

  • Nola Glam / Cocktail (click here for inspo!)

Sponsorship & Individual Tickets

Tickets and tables are sold out! Here are a few ways to still support the event!

  • Donate to help us meet our fundraising goal!

  • Buy a raffle ticket or bid on the silent auction! (You don’t need to be present to win.)

To avoid service fees, please email Amy Solheim at amy@thenetfw.com for additional payment options.

Presenting Survivor Sponsor: $20,000

Sold out!

Champion Sponsor: $12,000

Sold out!

Worthy Sponsor: $8,000

Sold out!

Defender Sponsor: $5,000

SOLD OUT!

Freedom Sponsor: $2,500

SOLD OUT!

Advocate Sponsor: $1,250

SOLD OUT

Individual Tickets: $200

SOLD OUT!

Tickets for the Survivor Gala are sold out!

Click here to join the waitlist and be notified if additional tickets or table sponsorships become available at the beginning of September on a first come first serve basis.

Special Guests

Katey & Paul Hellman

Katey and Paul Hellman got connected to The Net through their family over ten years ago. Katey is a lifestyle blogger that works to promote local businesses and organizations. Paul is a CPA that works in wealth management. They have two young children, Maxi and Harry, and are active members of their church, Watermark Fort Worth. They are passionate about Fort Worth and seeing their community work together to build transformative relationships and value life in their city and beyond.

Sainty Nelsen

As the youngest female producer to win an Emmy, Sainty has starred in several film and TV roles including voice acting in Netflix's Trolls: The Beat Goes On and Gabby’s Dollhouse.⁠

She and her husband Eric have two children and are passionate about investing in the Fort Worth community!

Check out this short recap video of our 2022 Survivor Leader Luncheon fundraiser! This event has been a meaningful way to celebrate survivors over the years. We are so excited to gather passionate members of the community again this year, now for our first ever nighttime Survivor Gala!

Sponsors