The Play Ball 2021 Helped to Build a Better World Through Play!

On Friday October 22, 2021 nearly 500 guests joined honorary co-chairs Kyle and Nicole Sayers for The Play Ball®—Rochester’s most playful gala! Attendees enjoyed an evening of larger-than-life fun and festivities featuring creative cocktails, fantastic food, eclectic entertainment, amazing auctions, and a surprise around every corner—all to benefit The Strong. Alain Nu, The Man Who Knows, delighted guests with astonishing mental powers during two playful performances.

The Play Ball 2021 raised more than $430,000 in support of The Strong's educational mission and outreach programs, as well as the museum’s upcoming transformative expansion project—making this year's event the most successful to date. The Strong is grateful for the generosity of everyone who supported The Play Ball and is excited to continue to grow this one-of-a-kind, world-class museum. Together we can build a brighter future—a future powered by play.

Save-the-date: The Play Ball 2022 will be held on Friday, October 21!

To learn more about The Play Ball 2022, please contact Kylee Fassler at kfassler@museumofplay.org.

Sponsor The Play Ball

As sponsors of The Play Ball, local businesses and organizations support The Strong’s play-based educational programs that encourage learning, creativity, and discovery. Sponsorship opportunities start at $1,700 and include tickets to the event, recognition in event promotions, and much more. 

To learn how you or your company can become a sponsor of The Play Ball 2022, contact Hillary Bobys at 585-410-6302 or hbobys@museumofplay.org.