Event Details
Join us for our 18th Annual Spread the Love Cocktail Party on February 26, 2026 — and make it a night out to remember!
Get a babysitter, grab your friends, and plan an unforgettable evening filled with great food, inspiring moments, and live music by Allman & the Fish. Plan to stay and keep the party going after the paddle raise! 
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Enjoy the night with:
• Delicious hors d'oeuvres & dessert
• Wine, beer & non-alcoholic beverages (mixed drinks available for purchase)
• Tim Rickett Inspirational Award Presentation
• Live Auction & Online Silent Auction
• Gifts from the Heart Paddle Raise
TICKETS
$90 before Feb 1st | $100 after Feb 1st
Entertainment
We are excited to have a live band this year! Allman and the Fish, a high-energy, multi-genre band known for their dynamic performances and infectious good vibes, was founded in Fort Collins, CO, by John Allman and Dustin Fisher. The group blends a wide range of musical styles and influences spanning several decades to deliver an unforgettable, electrifying live experience. Their passion for music and community shines through every performance, making them a perfect fit for events that bring people together for a good cause.
Gift from the Heart
Live and Online Silent Auction
Get ready for an exciting lineup of auction experiences at this year’s event!
We will feature five exclusive live auction items during the event—each offering a unique opportunity to bid on unforgettable experiences and one-of-a-kind packages (see details below).
In addition, our online silent auction is open to everyone, so you can participate from anywhere. Browse, bid, and support a great cause at your convenience.
Online Auction Dates:
Opens Tuesday, February 24
Closes Friday, February 27 at 7:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to make a difference—check out the online auction and start bidding!
Live Auction Packages
- The Denver Broncos VIP Game Day Experience - Enjoy a 2026 Broncos game VIP-style with 10 tickets, a private party bus, and beer for the ride — no parking, no driving, all the game-day energy.
Tickets are in 3 different sections 4 Club Level Tickets - Section 330, 2 Club Level Tickets - Section 303, 4 Upper Deck Tickets - Section 537 Row 25. Tip for driver is not included. Game to be mutually agreed upon with donors.
Donated by: Total Directional Services, Cameron & Jess Curtis, Anonymous Donor, NoCo Party Bus, Supermarket Liquors - Waypoint Retreat Steamboat Getaway - Escape to the mountains with a 2-night, 3-day stay at the Waypoint Retreat, a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home that sleeps up to 13 guests. Perfectly located between the mountain base and downtown Steamboat, this retreat offers the ideal mix of adventure and relaxation. Blackout dates may apply; valid through 8/31/26.
Donated by: Waypoint Real Estate - Nuggets Night & City Lights: Downtown Denver Escape - Cheer on the Denver Nuggets vs Memphis on Wednesday, April 8 with this exclusive package. Two seats in the family section. $100 dinner gift card to the Ultra House at the Pepsi Center. Two-night stay (April 8 & 9) in a downtown Sentral Union Station Airbnb.
Donated by: Rodney and Natasha Billups, Jason Deshazo - PBR + Ram Jam Country Concert Experience - Get ready for three unforgettable nights at the PBR + Ram Jam at Canvas Stadium! Enjoy electrifying performances from award-winning country powerhouse Miranda Lambert and one of country music's brightest stars Bailey Zimmerman, paired with the adrenaline-fueled thrill of professional bull riding.
Four (4) tickets to ALL THREE nights, July 10–12; Seats in general bowl, plus dirt access for the concerts — bringing you closer to the stage and the energy. Third concert TBA.
Donated by: CSU Athletics - The Grand Champagne Staycation - Celebrate with two legendary Champagnes — a 2015 vintage from Dom Pérignon and a 2016 Cristal from Louis Roederer. Enjoy a one-night stay in a charming downtown Starry Night loft. Gift cards to Penrose Taphouse & Eatery ($100) and Silver Grill ($50). Two iconic bottles. One unforgettable night.
Donated by: Fish's Liquors, Wilkins Charitable Trust, Timnath Brands Beverage, Mike Guerriero & Bobby Kahn, Penrose Taphouse & Eatery, Silver Grill Cafe
Parking at Canvas Stadium
There are no physical tickets to the event. Your name will be on the guest list at the check-in table. Below is a map for parking at CSU. The parking lot is next to the practice field (on the west side of the stadium denoted with a heart on the map) and then enter into the Hall of Champions doors next to the practice field.
