Kailee Mills Foundation presents 5th Annual Buckle Up Gala: The Derby Race to Save Lives at The Revaire
November 01, 2025 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When
November 01, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
What
The Kailee Mills Foundation presents the 5th Annual Buckle Up Gala: The Derby Race to Save Lives on Saturday, Nov. 1, at The Revaire. The evening celebrates the foundation’s community of families and supporters while raising funds to advance its mission of preventing fatalities and injuries from non-seat belt use through awareness, education, scholarships, and community programs. Sponsorships are available.
The Foundation was created in 2017 by Wendy and David Mills after the tragic loss of their 16-year-old daughter, Kailee, who died in a car accident after briefly removing her seat belt. Today, the gala carries forward her legacy by helping to save lives.
At the beautifully-appointed The Revaire, guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, seated dinner, silent and live auctions, a champagne wall, and an after-party with DJ entertainment and dancing. During the dinner program, honorees will be recognized and awards presented. The emcees for the evening are FOX 26 news anchor Caroline Collins and Johnny “Bravo” Holloway.
The gala also ties into National Seat Belt Awareness Day on Nov. 14, which commemorates the 1959 invention of the three-point seat belt and promotes its life-saving benefits.
ATTIRE: Colorful cocktail attire; Derby hats encouraged but optional.
WHO:
• Event Co-Chairs: Christine Johnson and Jody Merritt
• Honorees: Triple Crown honorees Michael and Tracy Scott, April Roberts and Kris Jones, and Volunteer of the Year Matt O’Neill
