Raise a Glass for Ryan 2025 - OUR FINAL EVENT!

Join us in commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Ryan's passing at our ***FINAL*** Raise a Glass for Ryan!  

When: Saturday, October 18th at 3:30pm - 7:00 pm   

Where:  Jake's Dilemma, conveniently located in NYC's Upper West Side!

*Please remember to plan for traffic and subway delays due to the No Kings Day protests.

Featuring:

• A live performance by a student from Building Beats, one of our partnership organizations
• Live steel pan music
• Highlights of the impact your support has made on empowering youth over the past 9 years, by our partnership organizations Building Beats, OneChild Ghana, and Volo Kids!
• Our much-anticipated Live Auction of a special, unique item by our unparalleled auctioneer Konstantine
• Our popular Silent Auction filled with highly coveted items and experiences
• Good Times - check out last year's video and photos

What to wear: Colorful, celebratory outfit in Ryan's spirit.  African & African-inspired clothing and accessories are welcome. (optional)

What to bring: A healthy appetite & An upbeat spirit (required)

Be prepared to: Dance as Ryan would've loved us to.  Andowah will be preparing one of her legendary playlists! 

Ease our planning by getting your tickets asap.  Tickets cover the cost of the event and include:

• 2 drink tickets (wine, beer, shelf liquor, mocktails, or sodas) for event tickets purchased through October 16th
• Plenty of hors d'oeuvre
• Georgetown Cupcakes (Did you know that Ryan used to work in their Boston and DC boutiques?)
• A live performance by a Building Beats student!
• Live steel pan music

Tickets are:

• $85 October 17th (INCLUDES 2 drink tickets)
• $90 October 18th (excludes drink tickets)

We can't wait to see you tomorrow!

The Ryan Andrews Newton Fund Board

PS, Can’t make it on Saturday? Please consider supporting us by spreading the word through email, word of mouth, or social media; donating; or bidding on our highly-anticipated silent auction.

PPS, If you would like to attend the event but are unable to purchase a ticket at this time, please contact us at theryanandrewsnewtonfund@gmail.com so we can accommodate your current situation.