RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend
November 6–8th, 2026 · Tempe & Phoenix, Arizona
A three-day philanthropic weekend bringing together Actors/Actresses, NBA All Stars, NFL Super Bowl Champions, Global Business Leaders and Moguls, CEOs and Community Leaders together in a series of signature experiences designed to create connection and influence to impact the RISE & DREAM Foundation.
Featured Experience
·Tempe + Phoenix, Arizona
Seven signature experiences across three days — from an All-Star Casino Night and Celebrity Charity Golf Classic to a Live Comedy Show, Celebrity Storytime and the One Tree Hill Live Reunion.
Where Influence Meets Purpose
Friday · November 6
Saturday · November 7
Sunday · November 8
Weekend Partnership
Connect your brand with global leaders, business moguls, CEO's, executives, entrepreneurs, professional athletes, actors, entertainers, families, golf participants, wellness guests, comedy audiences and fans across seven distinct experiences.
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Influence • Impact • Legacy
Friday, November 6 · 4:00–7:00 PM · Tempe Buttes Resort
A private gathering of CEOs, global business leaders, professional athletes, actors, entertainers and influencers connecting through meaningful conversation, relationships and impact.
Touré Roberts
Featured Speaker
02
Tempe Buttes Resort
An elevated casino-inspired social experience designed to create connection, entertainment and philanthropic impact. Featuring: Celebrity Poker Tournament Dominoes Challenge Blackjack Craps Roulette
03
Grass Clippings · Tempe
A signature golf experience bringing together supporters, business leaders, athletes and special guests around competition, connection and charitable impact. Includes: Breakfast at registration Premier gifts for golfers Golf with a celebrity Lunch & Awards
04
Grass Clippings · Tempe
A curated wellness experience at Grass Clippings designed for guests who want to enjoy the energy of the Celebrity Charity Golf Classic without playing golf. Enjoy restoration, recovery, wellness and hospitality before coming together with golfers and celebrity guests for lunch. Includes: Massage, Stretching, Recovery Cupping, Acupuncture, Wellness shots Smoothies by Alkaline Activated Lunch with golfers and celebrity guests
05
Tempe Buttes Resort
An entertainment experience designed to bring guests together through culture, laughter, hospitality and shared purpose. Two Shows · 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Featuring: Donnell Rawlings Tacarra Williams James Davis and more to be announced!
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Celebrity Storytime - Tempe Buttes Resort
Sunday, November 8 · 1:00–3:00 PM
A special Sunday afternoon experience bringing children and families together with accomplished professional athletes and special guests through books, storytelling, encouragement and meaningful connection. Theo Ratliff, NBA All-Star reading "Theo the Hero" Jashon Sykes, NFL Broncos Alumni reading "Jarvis & Dad"
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Hosted by Antwon Tanner with Special Guests
Sunday · November 8 · 4:00–9:00 PM
An immersive live experience celebrating the legacy of One Tree Hill — featuring cast members, live performances, fan moments and the spirit of Tree Hill brought to life in Tempe, Arizona.
GET ONE TREE HILL TICKETSOne Tree Hill Pre-Show Social
River Court Pre-Show Social · $40
Food · Drinks · Connection before One Tree Hill Live
Food Buffet ($40) Includes, Sliders (beef, chicken, vegetarian), Mini Sandwiches (Turkey, ham, vegetarian) and sides (salads, homemade chips and more). Purchase all non-alcoholic or alcoholic drink tickets separately in advance below. *All prices include taxes and resort fees* Cash bar is available onsite as well.
Drink options available: Ravens Refresh · $9 (soda & water) | TRIC Social · $13 (Beer & Wine) | After Dark · $18 (Liquor & Champagne)
ADD THE PRE-SHOW SOCIALOne Tree Hill Live admission is sold separately. A One Tree Hill Live ticket is required to attend the Pre-Show Social.
The invitation is personal. The level of participation is yours to define.
Resort Weekend Experience
RISE Resort Weekend Patron Experience
Experience the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend from the center of the action. The Resort Weekend Patron Experience offers guests another way to participate in the weekend while enjoying the hospitality, connection and atmosphere surrounding RISE at the Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes.
Stay With RISE
Special group rate: $250 / night
Last day to book at the special group rate: Friday, October 9, 2026
| Tempe + Phoenix, Arizona
Choose the experience that fits how you want to be part of the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend.
Friday · November 6
Friday Evening, November 6
General Admission - First come, first seated within the GA section.
$75 (includes lite bites and one drink ticket)
Celebrity VIP Lounge
$200 (includes lite bites and two drink tickets)
Celebrity Poker Tournament
$200 per seat (limited seats with celebrities) and all benefits in the VIP Lounge
RISE Influence Circle
Only 7 Celebrity Influence Tables Available
VIP All-Access Weekend Pass
$650 per person
One Weekend. One Pass. The RISE Experience.
Experience the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend with VIP access to signature weekend experiences including Casino Night, Celebrity Golf & Wellness, RISE After Dark, RISE & Read with the Legends and One Tree Hill Live Reunion. Available for 1–4 guests.
GET VIP ALL-ACCESSPrivate RISE Influence Circle is not included in the $650 VIP All-Access Weekend Pass.
Saturday · November 7
Saturday Daytime · Grass Clippings
Saturday, November 7
Not a golfer? Join us at the course.
Wellness & Lunch Experience
A curated wellness experience at Grass Clippings for guests who want to enjoy the energy of the Golf Classic without playing golf. Includes massage, stretching, recovery, cupping, acupuncture, wellness shots & drinks, alkaline smoothies, and lunch with golfers and celebrity guests.
Private reservations and experience details available by inquiry.
RESERVE WELLNESS + LUNCH BECOME A WELLNESS PARTNERSaturday Evening
Saturday Evening, November 7
7:00 PM Show
9:30 PM Show
Sunday · November 8
Sunday · 1:00–3:00 PM
RISE & Read with the Legends
Sunday · 4:00–9:00 PM
One Tree Hill Live Reunion
Make a Night of It
River Court Pre-Show Social · $40
Food · Drinks · Connection before One Tree Hill Live
Food Buffet $40 — Sliders, Mini Sandwiches & Sides
Additional drink options: Ravens Refresh $9 | TRIC Social $13 | After Dark $18
ADD THE PRE-SHOW SOCIALOne Tree Hill Live admission is sold separately. A One Tree Hill Live ticket is required to attend the Pre-Show Social.
Put your brand in the room for one of the weekend's most anticipated experiences. RISE is offering select sponsorship, activation, hospitality, gifting and vendor opportunities connected to the One Tree Hill Live Reunion.
Promotional visibility surrounding the reunion and featured talent is subject to final approvals and partnership level.
Ticket sales for the One Tree Hill Live Reunion are managed separately. Sponsorship, activation and vendor opportunities connected to the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend are coordinated through RISE & DREAM Foundation.
RISE Resort Weekend Patron Experience
Experience the full weekend from the center of the action at the Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes.
All proceeds benefit RISE & DREAM Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Ticket purchases are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
Why These Experiences
Every experience in the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend is designed to do more than entertain — it creates access, builds bridges and generates resources that flow directly back into the communities we serve.
Access & Inclusion
We create spaces where community members, supporters and celebrities share the same room — because proximity changes perspective and opens doors.
Culture as a Vehicle
Golf, comedy, wellness, storytelling and live entertainment are not just programming — they are intentional entry points that make giving feel natural and joyful.
Generational Impact
From the Celebrity Storytime to the Golf Classic, every experience is designed to leave something behind — a memory, a connection, a resource, a belief that more is possible.
Community Experiences
Community Impact Day
A free community activation running alongside the weekend's signature experiences — open to families, youth and neighbors in the Tempe and Phoenix area.
RISE & Read with the Legends
An intimate celebrity storytime experience for children and families — featuring professional athletes reading original children's books and sharing messages of encouragement.
Get Involved
Whether you attend, sponsor, volunteer or partner — there is a place for you in the RISE Celebrity Charity Weekend. Every level of participation creates real impact for the communities we serve.