JDRF Houston invites you to apply to become a Gala Youth Ambassador at the 2017 Promise Ball- Havana Nights on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at The Hilton Americas Hotel. Ambassadors play an important role in the evening’s festivities by helping to greet guests and assisting with special portions of the ballroom programing at this event which raised more than $2.8M for JDRF-funded research last year.  Each Ambassador’s presence is an opportunity to help raise awareness about T1D and thank the generous Gala patrons who are helping JDRF find a cure through their support of the Promise Ball.

There are a limited number of spots available each year for Gala Youth Ambassadors, so participants are selected through an application process via committee.  Applications and photos are due no later than February 17, 2017.  All applicants will be notified February 24, 2017.

To Apply: Link to 2017 Gala Youth Ambassador Application

Ambassador Guidelines:

-Must be a child between the ages of 6-17 living with type 1 diabetes

-Ambassador should have an outgoing personality and sunny disposition and be willing to greet, interact with and thank Gala patrons

-Must be able to participate in the Ambassador Photo Shoot on Saturday, March 25^th at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in The Woodlands (appointments will be scheduled in 90-minute intervals)

-Participation in Gala Youth Ambassador Art Project for the Promise Ball’s Silent Auction – this will be completed on the same day of the photo shoot (3/25)

-At least one parent must attend the gala either through purchasing tickets or volunteering at the event

-Ambassadors are also asked to donate a gift certificate to their favorite store or restaurant at a suggested minimum value of $75 – these gift cards will be included in our silent auction in our “Ambassador’s Favorite Things” section

-Application and photo must be submitted no later than February 17, 2017 to anguyen@jdrf.org

Special Thanks to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals for Hosting the 2017 Gala Ambassadors Photo Shoot!