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Ben’s comedy
Bonanza

4 YEARS

SIP, SHOP, SUPPORT

2 YEARS

CRAFT NIGHT

2 YEARS

$250,000+

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED

BEN’S DODGEBALL
TOURNEY

5 YEARS

FUELED WITH PURPOSE, DRIVEN BY FUN!

EVERY EVENT KEEPS BEN’S LEGACY RACING FORWARD.

…one good night at a time.

Our fundraising events bring friends, families, and communities together while raising support for the projects inspired by Ben.

Proceeds from fundraising events go straight back into the work: Ben’s Toy Bins, Blackhawk senior scholarships, research partnerships, and new projects.

Toy Bins

Scholarships

Research

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Sip, shop, support 2006

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What’s Happening

One night.
A whole lot
of fun.

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Andy Woodhull takes the stage at 8 PM with special guest Jim Krenn.

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Drinks, appetizers, and desserts served throughout the evening.

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Raffle baskets, Ben’s Lightning 6, and games running all night.

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SIP, SHOP, SUPPORT 2026

Enjoy an evening shopping local vendors, cocktails, appetizers, games, and raffle baskets – all in support of a great cause.

Combine your holiday shopping with supporting an amazing mission!
We’re on a mission to deliver $5,000 worth of Christmas joy to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh through Ben’s Toy Bins.

  • The Mission: Bring holiday magic to kids spending Christmas in the hospital.
  • The Goal: $5,000 in donations.
  • Your Part: Show up, shop, and support!

Grab your favorite shopping partners and help us meet our goal!

Time

6:30 PM

Evening Ends at 9:30PM

Location

Seven Oaks Country Club

Ballroom

Duration

3.5 hours

Entry

$30/ticket

Cash Bar after Free Drink 
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Pull a numbered cork and walk away with a bottle worth the gamble.

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A Ben’s Legacy favorite — pure chance, loud cheering, small prizes.

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Bid on donated items with every dollar going back to the Foundation.

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SOLD OUT LAUGHS FOR A CAUSE

Ben Banks Comedy Bonanza 2026

An unforgettable night of comedy, community, food, games, raffles, and fundraising — all in support of Ben's Legacy.
Beaver Train Station • DOORS 6:00 PM
ON SALE SUPPORT

Sip, Shop, Support 2026

Enjoy an evening shopping local vendors, cocktails, appetizers, games, and raffle baskets - all in support of a...
Seven Oaks Country Club • DOORS 6:30 PM

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The good times keep going.

Every event leaves something behind—from unforgettable memories to measurable support for the community. Explore past events, the moments that defined them, and the impact they made possible.

EVENT ENDED

Ben Banks Comedy Bonanza 2026

OCT 7, 2026 • BEAVER TRAIN STATION
EVENT RECAP

About the event A night of laughter. A night for Ben. Everything comes together for an unforgettable night of laughter,...

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More than a ticket

Your night out helps
build something
bigger.

When you attend an event, you’re helping support Ben inspired projects.

Joy in every bin

BEN’S TOY BINS

Deliver toys, comfort, distraction, and moments of happiness to children receiving hospital and behavioral-health care.

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Opening the road

Scholarships

Support students with special needs, or studying special education as they pursue trade school, two-year programs, four-year colleges, or other paths toward higher education.

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Driven by hope

Research

Support research related to ARPKD, intracranial aneurysms, vascular abnormalities, and better care for children and young adults. So that no child has to face what Ben did.

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The room, the night, the people

Come for the fun.
Stay for the community.

…the best table is always the loud one.

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