October 30, 2023 – The Red Cross of Illinois, which serves Macon County, is hosting its 28th Annual Evening of Stars, featuring NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
Three-time champion with the Dallas Cowboys and the league’s all-time career-rushing leader Emmitt Smith will be the special guest and keynote speaker at the 28th annual event, which benefits the Red Cross of Illinois.
The event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Brown Ballroom on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. Doors open at 6 p.m. The event will include dinner, a stage program with Emmitt Smith, and recognition of local Central Illinois community heroes.
Tickets are available HERE. General admission is $200 per ticket. The Red Carpet Experience is $750 for a pair of tickets to the VIP reception where guests can meet and have their photo taken with Emmitt Smith, as well as attend the dinner and the stage program. Special items signed by Smith will also be available at the event via a silent auction.
“I am excited to join the American Red Cross and the central Illinois community for Evening of Stars,” said Smith. “It is an honor to partner with this organization and help support its lifesaving mission. I’m looking forward to a fun evening for a great cause.”
Funds raised in support of this event help the Red Cross provide critical services throughout the region, including disaster response, blood donation, training services, and support to our military members and their families.
