CHANGE THE GAME BLACK TIE BOOK SIGNING GALA 2026

Celebrate the memoir. Support the mission. Help bring CTG Educational Program to 300 youth across 6 cities.

From a cell in a NY state prison to author and educator, this is the story, and this is the mission

Westchester County, NY | May 2026 | One night to celebrate a story of survival and launch a movement that changes lives.

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About The Event:

The Change The Game Black Tie Book Signing Gala is a full-circle moment. Hosted in Westchester County, NY, this exclusive event celebrates transformation, resilience, and the power of rewriting your story.

Guests will enjoy a live reading, music, and powerful words of overcoming obstacles from author and educator T.M. Jefferson, creator of the Change The Game Educational Program. This is the launch of a national movement to put life-changing literature in the hands of youth who need it most.

Each $50 ticket includes a signed copy of Change The Game: A Memoir, with 50% of proceeds going toward the CTG 6-City Tour Fundraiser, providing free workbooks to youth across the nation.

Storytelling on transformation & second chances
Special guest performances
Audience Q&A & community impact segment
Professional photo opportunities
Light refreshments & networking

Live Reading & Signing

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$50 Admission Includes:

Entry to the black-tie gala

Autographed copy of Change The Game

Official CTG Swag Bag

Photo opportunity with T.M. Jefferson

Contribution toward CTG youth workbooks

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SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

🥇 TITLE SPONSOR – $2,500 (1 Available)

Exclusive title recognition across all event materials.

Name/logo displayed prominently on all marketing materials (flyers, website, press releases, event signage).
Mention in all media interviews and post-event recaps.
Full-page ad in the digital and print edition of The Buzz: Gala Issue.
Opportunity to speak (2–3 mins) during the event.
6 VIP tickets (includes reserved seating, signed books, and photo session with T.M. Jefferson).
Recognition in post-event press release and social media thank-you campaign.
Optional on-site branding (e.g., banners, photo wall, or sponsor table).

Major Visibility + Community Impact

Prominent logo placement on event program and digital promotions.
5 VIP tickets + signed books + photo session with T.M. Jefferson.
Half-page ad in The Buzz: Gala Issue.
Recognition during the event (verbal + on-screen mention).
Social media spotlight post highlighting your company’s support.

🥈 PLATINUM SPONSOR – $1,500

🥉 GOLD SPONSOR – $1,000

Empowering Change. Building Futures.

Logo on event signage, website, and digital materials.
3 VIP tickets + signed books.
Quarter-page ad in The Buzz: Gala Issue.
Group recognition during event.
Inclusion in “Thank You to Our Sponsors” post-event newsletter.

💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR – $500

Support with Purpose.

Logo placement on the website and printed program.
2 general admission tickets.
Name mention in post-event social media thank-you.
Listing in The Buzz: Gala Issue as a contributing sponsor.

📩 SPONSORSHIP CONTACT

For sponsorship inquiries, please email:
info@ctgpro.org