Join Us for an Evening of Food, Fun & Hope
Gather your family and friends for an evening of great food, community, and purpose at the Spark-ghetti Dinner, Maddie's Spark Foundation's inaugural annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser.
This family-friendly event brings our community together to enjoy a delicious meal while helping fund life-changing research for individuals living with VLCAD deficiency, a rare genetic metabolic disorder with no cure.
Event Details
Guests will enjoy:
🍝 A delicious spaghetti dinner
🎟️ Silent auction featuring unique local items and experiences
💙 An opportunity to learn about Maddie's Spark Foundation and the families we serve
✨ A chance to connect with supporters, volunteers, and community members making a difference
Every ticket purchased supports our Early SparCK Initiative, a research partnership with Dr. Jerry Vockley and his team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Together, we're helping advance the development of an at-home continuous CK monitoring device while funding research into better disease management tools and future therapies for individuals living with VLCAD deficiency.
Ticket Information
Adults (13+): $15
Children (12 & Under): $8
Bring the whole family for an evening that makes a lasting impact.
Support the Spark-ghetti Dinner
There are many ways your business or organization can help make the Spark-ghetti Dinner a success while supporting families affected by VLCAD deficiency.
Become an event sponsor to demonstrate your commitment to our community while helping fund critical research through the Early SparCK Initiative, our partnership with Dr. Jerry Vockley and his team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Sponsors receive recognition before, during, and after the event through promotional materials, event signage, social media, and our website based on sponsorship level.
You can also support the event by donating a silent auction item, gift card, experience, themed basket, product, or service. Every donation helps us raise additional funds to accelerate research for better disease management tools, future therapies, and ultimately a cure for VLCAD deficiency.
Whether you choose to sponsor the event, donate an auction item, or both, your generosity helps bring our community together and moves life-changing research forward.
For sponsorship opportunities or to donate a silent auction item, contact:
Ashley Bauer
📞 423-329-6350
✉️ ashley@maddiesspark.org