On August 28th, 2011 Walt Gray and Hope Productions revved-up their engines, at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort for the ninth annual Walt Gray Ride for Kids. Starting at 8:00 am thousands of motorcycles lined-up in the Thunder Valley Casino parking lot in Lincoln, CA and prepared for a beautiful ride to the Nevada County Fairgrounds. With over 3000 riders raising money for charity it was another fantastic turn-out for the annual event. With a new venue, Thunder Valley Casino and Resort, and amazing weather the event started off with a bang. Walt walked around greeting the riders and making sure to thank everyone for attending. Like in years past, you can tell that this is an event close

For the past 14 years the Folsom Cattle Drive has taken place down the streets Folsom. This past Thursday approximately 50 steer were moved down Sutter Street. A shorter route was planned for this year to showcase the Sutter Street Revitalization Project. A parade of rodeo participants and community groups preceded the cattle drive. Before the Folsom Cattle Drive took place a Bulls and Brews Fun Run, and obstacle course, was scheduled to take place. Folsom’s Leading Young Professionals (FLYP) presented the fun run. Proceeds from the run benefited the Hope Productions,   The run was a one mile fun run and obstacle course that began at Folsom’s Sutter Middle School. A Coors Light Corral

Attention all KISS Army. Yes, that means you. Dust off those platform shoes, dig in the closet for your skin-tight pleather and cover your face in your kid’s Halloween make up because your favorite rock band is coming to town – KISS. One of America’s most influential rock and roll bands is coming to Sacramento during Memorial Day Weekend. The legendary rock stars that have performed at the Super Bowl, Olympics and “American Idol” – Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer - will be at Raley Field on Sunday, May 29 as the headliner for Hope Production Foundation’s Walk ‘N Rock for Kids 2011. All proceeds benefit Sacramento region charities. Tickets are on sale through Tick

Walk ‘N Rock for Kids will be returning to West Sacramento’s Raley Field on Sunday, May 29 for its third year featuring a fundraising walk in the morning and concert in the evening headlining the rock band KISS. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster.com. Hope Productions Foundation, a nonprofit that provides support and training at no cost for local charities serving children and youth, created this annual charity event. Through Walk ‘N Rock for Kids and similar fundraising events, Hope Productions Foundation has raised over $1.5 million and supported 22 local charities making a difference in the lives of 51,00 local youth.  There are five easy ways to support or participate in Wa

Hope Productions Foundation is a Sacramento-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides support and training at no cost to local charities serving children and youth. Services include leadership training and guidance for nonprofits to improve their marketing, fundraising, partnerships and board cultivation so that the nonprofits become more efficient and increase their potential for long-term sustainability. With continued support from the community through their Walk ‘N Rock for Kids event, the Foundation has distributed over $1.5 million in contributions, resources, marketing and in-kind business training to local children and youth nonprofits since its inception in the fall of 2

After Full Circle Treatment Center became a Nonprofit Affiliate of Hope Productions Foundation in the fall of 2009, executive director Erin Johansen learned some encouraging tips to increase community support for her organization. First, Johansen raised the bar on her team’s fundraising goals for this year’s Walk ‘N Rock for Kids event.  Last year the team raised $11,000, providing partial funding for more than 30 family scholarships at the Placer County adolescent drug and alcohol treatment center. As impressive as those numbers are, this year Johansen set her sights on raising $25,000, enough to assist 60 percent of the clients at Full Circle. “Our board members and team captain are f

At the ripe age of six and a half, Juliette Geney can make a powerful claim like no other little girl her age. Last year, her Team Warrior Princess raised more than $23,000 during Walk ‘N Rock for Kids, sending 23 children with cancer to Camp Okizu in the Sierra foothills. Okizu provides peer support, respite, mentoring and recreational programs to meet the needs of all members of families affected by childhood cancer.  Juliette’s goal was to send 21 kids to Camp Okizu. Thanks to supporters of her Walk ‘N Rock for Kids team and a surprise call from an anonymous donor, Team Warrior Princess was able to surpass that goal. Warrior Princess — the name Juliette assumed during her own cancer

May 31, 2010  — The Annual Walk 'N Rock took place at Raley Field on Sunday, May 30.  The event is organized by Sacramento-based Hope Productions Foundation to support local children’s charities. Hope Productions Foundation anticipates that the morning walk, combined with business sponsorships and Sunday evening’s benefit concert, starring rock legends Heart and Sammy Hagar, will raise nearly $700,000 for local children’s charities. An estimated 30,000 children in the Sacramento area will benefit from the day's activities. “We’re heartened that so many members of our community, including several businesses, have joined together to support local children’s charities,” said Debbie Gabelich,

I am pleased to announce that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Sacramento has been chosen as one of Hope Productions Foundation’s 2010 Nonprofit Alliance Partners for the 2nd annual WALK ‘N ROCK FOR KIDS, taking place Sunday, May 30, 2010 at Raley Field in West Sacramento. This fund raising walk and benefit concert event will unite the community for a day of fun as we celebrate and raise funds to support our local children. The event kicks off with a community 5K walk in the morning that begins at Raley Field. As a nonprofit alliance partner we are recruiting teams and raising funds for our cause while also building awareness for the overall effort. This is where we need your help. Our

As an event planner, it’s hard not to consider venues in terms of their capacity and cost. And, when you are well acquainted with an event space, you can’t help but take its amenities for granted. For example, I know how cold it is when you arrive at the Memorial Auditorium (as early as the Convention Center staff). I can point out all of the electrical outlets and I know what your feet feel like after you’ve spent hours scurrying across the concrete floors. That being said…I feel like I owe my old friend, the Memorial, an apology. While it may not be state-of-the-art, the Memorial Auditorium has a mystique that is missing from most contemporary venues. Last night, Natalie Cole and the

"Journey" headlined this packed house fundraising event at Raley Field Saturday night, all for the kids. The event was a fundraiser called "Walk 'N Rock For Kids". Guests enjoyed a gourmet meal on the ball field, an auction and an incredible concert. Hosted by Art Savage, of Raley Field, the event began with an early VIP access and dinner. Tables were set for the VIP's at the front of the stage and a full gourmet dinner was served. The dinner was prepared by several of the areas celebrity chefs. Coordinating the gourmet dinner was Peg Poswall. The VIP Reception was prepared by Ryan Curray, Centerplate and Julian Vasquez, Delta King's Pilothouse Restaurant. The first course was prepared b

Saturday, May 23 8-11 a.m. Hope Productions Foundation will be holding their "Walk 'n Rock" fundraising event in which people will walk from Raley Field to the Capitol and back to Raley Field. Richard March is scheduled to perform at the Capitol's West Steps. About 2500 people will participate in the event, and Journey will be headlining the evening concert at Raley Field. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Three separate private weddings will be held near the rose and cactus gardens. Sunday, May 24 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 500 will be holding their annual "reading of the names" ceremony for an audience of about 200 people near the Vietnam War Memorial. 3:30-6 p.m. A wedding