Ambassadors play a significant role in the evening’s festivities by helping welcome guests and assisting with special portions of the ballroom programing at this black tie event which raised more than $1.83 million for JDRF funded research last year. Each Ambassador’s presence is an opportunity to help raise awareness about

type 1 diabetes and thank the generous Gala patrons who are helping JDRF fund 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 selection committee.  Applications (w/ photo) will be accepted starting Wednesday, Jan 8^th through Wednesday, Jan 22^nd. All applicants will be notified January 24^th.

2020 Gala Youth Ambassador Application

Ambassador Requirements:

-Must be a child between the ages of 6-17 (by 5/2/2020) living with type 1 diabetes.

-Have an outgoing personality and sunny disposition and be willing to greet, interact with and thank Gala patrons in a variety of roles throughout the evening.

-Must be able to participate in the Ambassador (formal attire) Photo Shoot and Art Project on Saturday, February 8th at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in The Woodlands (appointments will be scheduled in 90 minute intervals).

-At least one parent must attend the Gala either through purchasing ticket(s)/table or by volunteering night of event. Ticket information can be found here: https://jdrf-houston.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/JDRF2020PromiseBall

If child is selected as an Ambassador, up to two individual tickets can be purchased at a special rate. Contact Amanda Nguyen at anguyen@jdrf.org or 713-334-4400 for more information, including details on volunteering.

-Make a donation towards the Gala’s Auction at a suggested minimum value of $100. This general donation will help create splendid auction packages and this contribution will be in the Gala program, highlighting our Ambassadors. If accepted, click here to donate, by no later than March 20th: https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=7971&pg=personal&px=11851415

-Ambassador families should also be signed up as a JDRF Advocate if not already. Sign up by visiting JDRF.ORG/JOIN or text “ACT” to 53731 (JDRF1)

Application and photo must be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 22, 2020 to

GalaYouthAmbassador@jdrf.org

Special Thanks to Lexicon Pharmaceuticals for hosting the 2020 Gala Ambassadors Photo Shoot!