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

Inaugural Fundraising Gala Will Support No-Cost Consultative Oncology Services

by Nikki Audia

aples Cancer Advisors, The inaugural event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
a community- with Master of Ceremonies Peter Busch, award-winning
Nbased, non-profit anchor for Gulf Coast News, and Honorary Chairs
organization that provides free Deirdre Fasano and Ashleigh Russell.
consultative oncology services Million Dollar Shot is a fully produced gala experience
to local cancer patients and created by Inspire Giving, the team behind more than
their families, is proud to announce that it 850 such designed experiences and nearly $1 billion raised for
will host the inaugural Million Dollar Shot nonprofits across North America. Inspire Giving also is the team
fundraising gala on Saturday, November 14. behind Wine, Women & Shoes, now marking its 20th year of
This elevated outdoor event marks the debut of an entirely impact.
new signature fundraising experience, the first of its kind For Naples Cancer Advisors, this is the second signature
anywhere in the country. Naples Cancer Advisors was selected fundraising experience on the calendar. Wine, Women & Shoes
from nonprofits across North America to host the founding Naples is a top-three finalist for Best Fundraiser in the Naples
year. Sponsorships, individual tickets and tables are now Daily News People's Choice Awards, drew more than 300
available. supporters and raised more than $250,000 at the sold-out 2026
“We are excited to host the very first Million Dollar Shot event, and now ranks among the most anticipated gatherings on
right here in Southwest Florida,” said Nikki Audia, Director of the spring social calendar.
Philanthropy & Community Engagement for Naples Cancer "Building upon the momentum of our annual Wine, Women
Advisors. “Every dollar raised will return directly to the work & Shoes Naples fundraiser, Million Dollar Shot gives us the
of Naples Cancer Advisors, supporting free, expert second opportunity to expand our reach, deepen our community of
opinions to cancer patients throughout our community, walking supporters, and create a meaningful new tradition in Southwest
with families through the financial and emotional weight of Florida,” Audia said. “We are grateful to The Club at Renaissance,
a diagnosis, and ensuring that no one in our region has to to our sponsors, and to every guest who chooses to be part of the
navigate cancer alone.” inaugural night."
The special evening, set on the championship course at Sponsorship investment ranges from $2,500 to $25,000, with
The Club Renaissance in Fort Myers, begins with a red-carpet founding-year benefits and category exclusivity available only in
arrival with live music and host-led interviews. Guests will 2026. In addition, only one company will hold the Chairman's
enjoy a welcome reception featuring a curated marketplace of Circle, becoming the name on the first Million Dollar Shot,
brand activations and designer showcases of fashion, jewelry carried through every save-the-date, event invitation, press
and accessories. A seated dinner under the stars will then take mention and post-event recap.
place followed by a live auction featuring a thoughtfully curated To learn more, visit www.milliondollarshot.org.
set of unique experiences and packages, plus a fund-a-need With generous funding from its community partners,
paddle raise. Naples Cancer Advisors provides no-cost consultative oncology
Then, it’s time for the highlight of the evening – the Million services by appointment. These services include second opinions,
Dollar Shot hole-in-one opportunity, with six guests selected at care coordination, referrals, clinical trial navigation, financial
random, taking one swing to win the $1 million prize. Each of navigation, and precision oncology services, including genetic
the shooters will be invited to the tee, one at a time, for a single testing and counseling for cancer patients throughout the
swing at a hole-in-one taken from a designated distance. Southwest Florida region.
If a shooter sinks the shot, that guest wins the $1 million Located at 3201 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 112, Naples Cancer
prize and receives the coveted gold jacket embroidered with Advisors is committed to building strong relationships within
the Million Dollar Shot emblem, a piece of history that will be the Naples and Fort Myers medical communities. For additional
worn by very few people across the country in the years ahead. information on the organization or to support its mission of
If statistics hold true, and no one sinks the shot, the night providing free comprehensive second opinion consultations,
still belongs to Naples Cancer Advisors and the local cancer please call 239-846-2273 (CARE) or visit
patients and families it serves. www.NaplesCancerAdvisors.org.

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