You are invited to our 50th Anniversary Gala and Fundraiser!

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ben Carson

Dr. Ben Carson is a retired American neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. He gained significant fame for his pioneering work in neurosurgery, including performing the first successful neurosurgical procedure on a fetus inside the womb, and the first known separation of conjoined twins joined at the back of the head. Dr. Carson is Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, whose mission is to promote the 4 founding principles of our country: faith, liberty, community and life; as well as pursue common sense solutions that challenge conventional groupthink. Dr. Carson has written six bestselling books and has received numerous honors for his work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008. Dr. Carson and his wife, Candy, are the proud parents of three adult sons and eight grandchildren.

Emcee: Alexis Walkenstein

Alexis Walkenstein is a Framingham (MA) native, Emmy Award-winning TV journalist turned film producer and PR professional. She's the founder of AWE PR, an international agency that handles publicity and marketing. Alexis has covered murders, fires, the Kennedys, Super Bowls, and the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal.

Alexis has led media and marketing efforts for family friendly movies such as: For Greater Glory; Ben-Hur; The Dating Project; The Chosen: Season 3 episodes 1 and 2; Divided Hearts of America; Unplanned -which she was a co-producer- and many more.

Learn more and follow her at LexiCaliBlog.com, Twitter @walkenstein and Instagram @lexiwalkenstein.

The suggested attire for the gala is festive cocktail attire, with suits and ties for men and dresses for women.

Event Sponsorships

President's Circle $10,000

• 20 Banquet tickets (2 tables)
• 20 VIP tickets for reception with Dr. Carson
• Recognition at the Banquet and in MCFL's Magazine
• Front and center-stage seating for guests
• Autographed copy of Dr. Carson’s book Gifted Hands for each guest

Mission Leader $5,000

• 10 Banquet tickets (1 table)
• 10 VIP tickets for reception with Dr. Carson
• Recognition at the Banquet and in MCFL's Magazine
• Premier seating adjacent to President’s table
• Autographed copy of Dr. Carson’s book Gifted Hands for each guest

Mission Partner $2,500

• 10 Banquet tickets (1 table)
• 2 VIP Reception tickets with Dr. Carson
• Recognition at the Banquet
• Preferred seating
• Autographed copy of Dr. Carson’s book Gifted Hands for each guest

Mission Sustainer $1,000

• 4 Banquet tickets
• Recognition at the Banquet

Mission Supporter $ 500

• 2 Banquet tickets
• Recognition at the Banquet