Join Naples Cancer Advisors for Million Dollar Shot on Saturday November 14th

Join Naples Cancer Advisors for Million Dollar Shot on Saturday, November 14; Inaugural Fundraising Gala will Support No-Cost Consultative Oncology Services

Naples Cancer Advisors, a community-based, non-profit organization that provides free consultative oncology services to local cancer patients and their families, is proud to announce that it will host the inaugural Million Dollar Shot fundraising gala on Saturday, November 14.

This elevated outdoor event marks the debut of an entirely new signature fundraising experience, the first of its kind anywhere in the country. Naples Cancer Advisors was selected from nonprofits across North America to host the founding year. Sponsorships, individual tickets and tables are now available.

“We are excited to host the very first Million Dollar Shot right here in Southwest Florida,” said Nikki Audia, (Focus Photo) Director of Philanthropy & Community Engagement for Naples Cancer Advisors. “”Every dollar raised will return directly to the work of Naples Cancer Advisors, supporting free, expert second opinions to cancer patients throughout our community, walking with families through the financial and emotional weight of a diagnosis, and ensuring that no one in our region has to navigate cancer alone.”

The special evening, set on the championship course at The Club Renaissance in Fort Myers, begins with a red-carpet arrival with live music and host-led interviews. Guests will enjoy a welcome reception featuring a curated marketplace of brand activations and designer showcases of fashion, jewelry and accessories. A seated dinner under the stars will then take place followed by a live auction featuring a thoughtfully curated set of unique experiences and packages, plus a fund-a-need paddle raise.

Then, it’s time for the highlight of the evening – the Million Dollar Shot hole-in-one opportunity, with six guests selected at random, taking one swing to win the $1 million prize. Each of the shooters will be invited to the tee, one at a time, for a single swing at a hole-in-one taken from a designated distance.

If a shooter sinks the shot, that guest wins the $1 million prize and receives the coveted gold jacket embroidered with the Million Dollar Shot emblem, a piece of history that will be worn by very few people across the country in the years ahead. If statistics hold true, and no one sinks the shot, the night still belongs to Naples Cancer Advisors and the local cancer patients and families it serves.\

The inaugural event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with Master of Ceremonies Peter Busch, award-winning anchor for Gulf Coast News, and Honorary Chairs Deirdre Fasano and Ashleigh Russell.

Million Dollar Shot is a fully produced gala experience created by Inspire Giving, the team behind more than 850 such designed experiences and nearly $1 billion raised for nonprofits across North America. Inspire Giving also is the team behind Wine Women & Shoes, now marking its 20th year of impact.

For Naples Cancer Advisors, this is the second signature fundraising experience on the calendar. Wine Women & Shoes Naples is a top-three finalist for Best Fundraiser in the Naples Daily News People’s Choice Awards, drew more than 300 supporters and raised more than $250,000 at the sold-out 2026 event, and now ranks among the most anticipated gatherings on the spring social calendar.

“Building upon the momentum of our annual Wine Women & Shoes Naples fundraiser, Million Dollar Shot gives us the opportunity to expand our reach, deepen our community of supporters, and create a meaningful new tradition in Southwest Florida,” Audia said. “We are grateful to The Club at Renaissance, to our sponsors, and to every guest who chooses to be part of the inaugural night.”

Sponsorship investment ranges from $2,500 to $25,000, with founding-year benefits and category exclusivity available only in 2026. In addition, only one company will hold the Chairman’s Circle, becoming the name on the first Million Dollar Shot, carried through every save-the-date, event invitation, press mention and post-event recap. To learn more, visit www.milliondollarshot.org.

With generous funding from its community partners, Naples Cancer Advisors provides no-cost consultative oncology services by appointment. These services include second opinions, care coordination, referrals, clinical trial navigation, financial navigation, and precision oncology services, including genetic testing and counseling for cancer patients throughout the Southwest Florida region.

Located at 3201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 112, Naples Cancer Advisors is committed to building strong relationships within the Naples and Fort Myers medical communities. For additional information on the organization or to support its mission of providing free comprehensive second opinion consultations, please call 239-846-2273 (CARE) or visit www.NaplesCancerAdvisors.org.