PHILADELPHIA, PA- April 3, 2025: Change Our Future Founders Rodney McLeod Jr., the former Philadelphia Eagle, Super Bowl Champion, and retired 13-year NFL safety, together with his wife and foundation co-founder Erika McLeod, are proud to announce the highly anticipated 5th Annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball! The exciting milestone charity event will take place on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the stunning Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, located at 900 Packer Ave.!
The annual marquee Sneaker Ball event blends sophisticated elegance with the lively, bold spirit of sneaker culture, inviting guests to dress up in their finest black-tie attire complemented by their favorite sneakers. The captivating evening promises exciting live entertainment, an exclusive “Kids Only” Fashion Show, immersive interactive experiences, and an unforgettable Taste of Philadelphia culinary adventure! Guests will have the chance to indulge in delicious dishes crafted by some of the city’s most celebrated chefs and iconic restaurants, complemented by gourmet hors d’oeuvres and specialty cocktails. The event also features a luxury sneaker marketplace, as well as exciting live and silent auctions showcasing exclusive items and experiences, all for an extraordinary cause!
“We’re honored to celebrate five years as an organization, five years of service, and five years of investing in the next generation with the support of this community,” said Rodney McLeod Jr., co-founder of Change Our Future. “At Change Our Future, investing in young people remains our greatest passion. Each year, this event inspires us to dream bigger, knowing that our support today shapes the leaders of tomorrow. We’re excited to once again come together, lace up our sneakers, and continue changing lives.”
For a limited time, discounted Early Bird tickets for the 5th Annual Sneaker Ball are available now through April 14, 2025, at https://changeourfuture.org! Guests are kindly asked to bring donations of new or gently used sneakers and school supplies in support of the foundation’s Annual School Supply and Sneaker Drive. In an effort to have the greatest impact on children in the Philadelphia community, Change Our Future will soon be announcing some convenient options to make school supply and sneaker donations in advance of the gala event, as well!
As Change Our Future’s largest annual fundraiser, the proceeds from the 5th Annual Sneaker Ball will directly fuel impactful Change Our Future programs including the Youth Leadership Summit, Next Man Up, and STEAM Fusion. Since its founding in 2020, Change Our Future has positively impacted the lives of hundreds of local youth through education, mentorship, health and wellness, and exposure to transformative opportunities.
“From day one, Change Our Future has been deeply committed to empowering and uplifting young people throughout Philadelphia and beyond,” said Erika McLeod, co-founder of Change Our Future. “We look forward to the Sneaker Ball each year not only to celebrate our community’s achievements but also to highlight the vital role our supporters play in helping us expand our reach. It’s because of their generosity that we’re able to continue transforming lives and ensuring brighter futures for countless youth.”
As part of the 5th Annual Sneaker Ball celebration, Change Our Future will honor outstanding local educators with the prestigious Changing Lives Award, recognizing teachers who make extraordinary contributions to their students, schools, and communities! Change Our Future is inviting the public to nominate deserving educators to be recognized with this meaningful award through April 21, 2025. To nominate a special teacher for recognition, please visit the foundation’s website at https://changeourfuture.org.
Rodney and Erika McLeod co-founded the Change Our Future Foundation in 2020, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, mentorship, and exposure to transformative opportunities. Today, Change Our Future impacts youth and adults across the entire city of Philadelphia, with schools and partners in all core regions. Its youth programs are structured to engage and challenge students to become agents of change and leaders of tomorrow through innovative experiences both inside and outside of the classroom.
Rodney and Erika McLeod invite the community to join them at the 5th Annual Change Our Future Sneaker Ball for an extraordinary night dedicated to changing lives, one sneaker at a time!
To purchase tickets, submit educator nominations, or explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities for the 5th Annual Sneaker Ball, please visit https://changeourfuture.org.
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