Dessert Auction

By 7017444915 December 23, 2025
For the entire beginning of his life, Luke lived life on the floor. We met him on our fourth distribution day in Kenya. His arrival at the site was quiet, but his story spoke volumes. Luke, 11, lives with cerebral palsy. Before he was brought to a children’s home for the disabled, he had endured years of neglect. He was tied up, unable to move around, and kept inside his home so his disability would remain hidden. When they found him, he was emaciated, in constant pain, and X-rays revealed a broken hip that had gone untreated for years. His caregiver, Don, brought Luke to our distribution site for the first wheelchair he has ever owned. Fitting his chair took more than two hours, but Luke smiled through every moment of it. He seemed to understand that his world was opening up for the first time. During the fitting, one of our team members stayed by Luke’s side, comforting him. She shared, “I spent a lot of time with him, praying and singing and just stroking the side of his face. And I think that’s one of the things that really got me, I don’t think he’s had much human contact. He would just lean into me, wanting me to keep going, and he grabbed at my hands like he didn’t want to let go.” Every wheelchair you help provide becomes a turning point - a chance for a child to sit upright for the first time, attend school, join their peers, or simply experience life beyond the walls where they were once hidden. For Luke, it meant being seen, supported, and cared for in ways he had never known. This Christmas season, you can give the gift of mobility and change a life forever. Your support ensures that the most vulnerable are not forgotten and brings dignity and hope to children who have endured far too much. Luke is not alone — children like him are waiting across the world. “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” — Matthew 25:40 You can change a life today. Every gift brings light into the darkness and gives children like Luke a future filled with possibility. Thank you for giving children like Luke, and so many others, a chance at dignity and hope. If you wish to contribute, please CLICK HERE to donate today. We are deeply grateful for your support and prayers as we continue our mission to serve and uplift those in need.
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October 6, 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening at the Hope Haven 16th Annual Dessert Auction Benefit on Tuesday, October 7 at the Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, SD!

Join us at our upcoming charity event as we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in dire need of wheelchairs worldwide. This year’s proceeds will go towards the essential materials needed to continue building Hope Haven KidChairs in Kenya through our growing partnership with Hope Mobility. 

Invite your friends or business associates to fill a table of 8 for the chance to bid on your favorite sweet treat, which has been generously donated by local bakeries and restaurants.


Enjoy the night of…

  • Social hour
  • Dinner
  • Chance to bid on your favorite dessert with your table of 8 to enjoy that night
  • Additional auction items

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Hope Haven & Hope Mobility: Expanding Mobility Across Continents

  • Hope Haven International Ministries is honored to partner with Hope Mobility to expand access to mobility and dignity across Kenya. What began in 2022 with a single shipment of Hope Haven KidChairs to Kenya has grown into a powerful partnership rooted in shared purpose and a call to serve. Today, Hope Haven KidChairs are locally manufactured at Hope Mobility’s fully accessible resource center in Kenya, which employs individuals with disabilities. To support this initiative, Hope Haven operates a nearby warehouse in Nairobi, ensuring a reliable supply of materials while significantly reducing shipping costs for both organizations. By shipping materials as needed, the process remains efficient and cost-effective. Since launching this partnership, we’ve collaboratively built and distributed over 1,600 wheelchairs in Kenya - bringing mobility, independence, and hope to some of the world's most forgotten children.  Proceeds from this year’s Dessert Auction will directly fund the essential materials needed to continue building Hope Haven KidChairs and continue this life-changing mission.



EXPLORE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OR DONATE A DESSERT!

To make this a successful event, we invite you to be one of the sponsors or showcase your business by donating a dessert! Check out the link below that provides details about the sponsorship levels and ways for your business to get involved. We value our sponsors, and we would be honored to recognize your business in a variety of ways, according to the details provided.

  • Click HERE to download the sponsorship package


QUESTIONS

Contact Krystal Vander Pol to be a sponsor or sign up for a table of 8 at 712.476.3126 | kvanderpol@hopehaven.org