TURN ON THE LIGHT
Our signature annual event.
Every year at our Turn on the Light event, we unite as a community and reflect on the progress we are making together in the fight to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children and shed a light on the work still ahead. We honor those who have positively impacted the field locally and nationally and celebrate the hard work of all our partners and allies.
Every day, in every community, children are being exploited and abused, and right now marginalized youth are facing heightened challenges that put them at an even higher risk of exploitation. This powerful night allows us to raise vital funds needed to surround our mentees with the care and resources they need to thrive and to fight for a world free from sexual exploitation.
About the night
When: November 5, 2026 | 6-9pm
Where: Artists for Humanity EpiCenter in Boston
What:
6:00 – 8:00pm: Cocktail reception featuring a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres and curated food stations.
8:00 - 9:00pm: Formal seated program with distinguished speakers
Tickets: $250
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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New Year, New Award
At our 2026 Turn on the Light event, we will be awarding the first ever Lisa Goldblatt Grace Allyship Award alongside our longstanding Beacon of Light Award. Each year, we typically honor two leaders who have made an impact in the fight to end exploitation and who exemplify either powerful allyship or survivor leadership. Past years have included notable figures from U.S. Attorneys to filmmakers to prominent survivor-advocates.
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Become a Sponsor
Take a stand against commercial sexual exploitation while showing your support of the mission and impact of My Life My Choice. Sponsorships for individuals and businesses are available. Sponsorship dollars are put to use right away to support efforts to disrupt, prevent, and end the commercial sexual exploitation of children while strengthening our community of supporters.
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Become an Illuminator
Illuminators are volunteers who raise critical funds for My Life My Choice by creating and sharing their own fundraising pages. By leveraging your network in this way, not only are you having a greater impact on the mentees we serve, but you are helping grow the movement to end this egregious form of child abuse.
Sponsorships make this event and our work possible. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please fill out the form below or email us to customize a sponsorship package that works for you! You can send all inquiries to Sonja Solberg Potter at ssolberg@jri.org
Sponsorship Opportunities
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As our lead sponsor, you receive:
Reserved premiere seating for 20 guests
Logo prominently featured on the invitation*, event website, at reception, and all other marketing material
Verbal acknowledgement during the event program
Full page ad in digital program booklet **
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Reserved premiere seating for 12 guests
Logo featured on the invitation*, event website, at reception, and all other marketing material
Verbal acknowledgement during the event program
Full page ad in digital program booklet**
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Reserved prominent seating for eight guests
Logo featured on the invitation*, event website, and all other marketing material
Verbal acknowledgement during the event program
Half page ad in digital program booklet**
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Reserved seating for four guests
Logo featured on the invitation*, event website, and various marketing material
Visual acknowledgement during speaking program
Half page ad in digital program booklet**
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Four guest tickets
Logo featured on the event website and various marketing material
Visual acknowledgement during speaking program
Name listed in program booklet
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Two guest tickets
Logo featured on the event website and all other marketing material
Visual acknowledgement during speaking program
Name listed in program booklet
**Ad design must be submitted by October 1, 2026
*Logo must be submitted by September 1, 2026 to be included on invitation
Become an Illuminator
Illuminators play a vital role in helping us reach our fundraising goals while also raising awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Illuminators help ensure that My Life My Choice has the staffing and resources needed to support young people referred to our programs through our prevention, training, and advocacy work. Our unique continuum of survivor-led programs change the trajectory of lives. Fundraise as an individual or team up with your friends, family, or colleagues to ignite your impact!