RISE TOGETHER

Lucky 13: RISE TOGETHER Day

13 Years. One Mission.

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A community benefit rooted in storytelling, music, and creating connections

Location: Gibson Community Music Hall in Appleton, WI

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time: Evening event 5-9 PM (Headliner announcement coming soon)

RISE’s Lucky 13 is our annual benefit and awareness event supporting youth mental health, substance use prevention, and community connection across Wisconsin. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps fund year-round programming that creates spaces for young people to thrive.

Experience:

Live music, storytelling, and spoken word

Handcrafted drinks & light bites

Raffles, giveaways & exclusive Lucky 13 experiences

Local organizations, community connection & ways to get involved

This isn’t just an event. It’s an investment in youth mental health, substance use prevention, and the power of connection. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps RISE TOGETHER continue creating spaces where young people know they belong.

Why It Matters

For 13 years, RISE TOGETHER has…

Continued expanding prevention and youth connection

Reaching over 500,000+ youth

Partnered with 200+ schools and communities

Published peer-reviewed research with Penn State College of Medicine

Ways You Can Help

Attend
Join us on September 12

Share
Invite your friends and colleagues.

Donate
Support youth across Wisconsin.

Volunteer

Connect by signing up here.

Our Funding Goal

Every sponsor helps ensure youth feel safe, supported, confident, and connected. Become A Sponsor Today and support a space that is actively changing lives in our community.

Your sponsorship helps us:

  • Sustain youth programs and RISE Hangouts in the Fox Valley
  • Expand access to education and resources to teachers
  • Continue research-backed prevention work
  • Keep events like this accessible to the community

Two performers on stage in a lively venue, one wearing a red beanie and the other a bucket hat, both engaging the audience while promoting messages of empowerment.
Group photo of nine individuals standing on a stage with colorful lighting and a banner in the background promoting speaking out and rising together.
A woman stands on stage holding a phone, preparing to speak at an event. A backdrop banner displays the message 'Stand Up. Speak Out.' with a QR code.
A speaker with a beard and long hair wearing a baseball cap gestures while addressing an audience, with a backdrop featuring the text 'STAND UP. SPEAK OUT.'
A woman with short gray hair and glasses speaks into a microphone on stage, wearing a red shirt with the text 'NOPE not today.' She is smiling and appears to be engaging with an audience in front of a backdrop featuring the words 'Rise Together' and 'STAND UP.'
A large group of people posing together with raised fists in a lively venue, showcasing camaraderie and support, with a colorful backdrop and stage.
A performer wearing an orange beanie and green jumpsuit sings into a microphone on stage, with a banner behind them that reads 'Stand Up. Speak Out.' and 'Rise Together.'
A young woman with long brown hair speaks into a microphone on stage, wearing a black t-shirt. Behind her is a banner that reads 'Stand Up. Speak Out.'
A man in a green striped shirt is measuring a long strip of paper with the help of a woman in a black shirt. In the background, a child is playing at a piano, and the setting features brick walls and various decorations.
A speaker presenting on stage to an audience seated at tables in a dimly lit venue, with colorful lighting in the background. Some attendees are enjoying food and drinks.
Three women at a vendor table with various merchandise and items for sale, including small gift boxes with gold accents, in a music-themed venue.
Two elegant Kendra Scott jewelry boxes in yellow with white ribbons, one containing hoop earrings and the other a bracelet, placed on a black surface alongside a promotional letter featuring a photo of a woman.
A table display featuring various snacks, with a sign reading 'Snacks brought to you by: festival foods'. There are bowls of shrimp, chips, and containers for serving.
Two male performers on stage reading from their phones during a live event, with a microphone in front of each of them. A banner in the background has the text 'Together.' The audience is visible in the foreground.
A group of eight women posing together in a well-lit indoor setting, smiling and wearing casual attire, with some holding bags and gifts.
A group of women engaged in conversation while examining items on a table during an event in a social setting.
A lively gathering of women sitting and chatting at a bar, with drinks and food on the table, in a social setting.
An elderly man in a yellow shirt converses with two women at a vendor table, which displays merchandise, awards, and promotional material. The venue has a cozy atmosphere with a lamp and musical instruments in the background.
A group of six individuals standing together in a casual setting, smiling at the camera. The background features a textured wall, and they appear to be enjoying a social event.
Three women chatting at a bar, dressed in graphic T-shirts, with drinks on the table and a colorful mural in the background.
Banner celebrating Rise Together's 12 year anniversary with a gold and white design featuring various sponsor logos at the bottom.

This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community.

Know a business that believes in youth?

We’d love an introduction.

Become a Sponsor Today

Lucky 13: RISE TOGETHER Day is made possible through community partnership and sponsorship.

This event helps support RISE Hangouts and connection-based prevention efforts for youth across NE Wisconsin and beyond.

Current sponsorship opportunities range from $250–$10,000 and include event recognition, VIP experiences, swag, and community visibility.

📩 Contact Anthony
weallrisetogether@gmail.com

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