{"id":637,"date":"2019-03-18T19:31:42","date_gmt":"2019-03-18T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/risevb.org\/?page_id=637"},"modified":"2022-01-25T20:36:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T20:36:03","slug":"beach-ball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/risevb.org\/events\/beach-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Beach Ball<\/h1>\n<div>In Fall of 2015, Alexis Hionis approached a group of close friends with an idea: capitalize on her family\u2019s event venue to throw an upscale fundraiser &#8211; each year partnering with a different local charity of choice. The idea took, and Beach Ball was born. <\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beachballvb\/\">facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beachballvb\/\">instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Photobooth-rv2.gif\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>riseVB&#8217;s inaugural Beach Ball proved to be a great success by attracting over<strong> 200 attendees<\/strong> and raising almost $12,000 for the Children\u2019s Hospital of the King\u2019s Daughters.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The 4th Annual Beach Ball marked our highest attendance and fundraiser yet, <strong>selling 500 tickets in less than 2 hours!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Today, Beach Ball has become a highly anticipated staple hosted by a committee of local young professionals, dubbed &#8220;Beach Ballers,&#8221; who have two things in common: an undying love for the beach town they grew up in and a strong sense of duty to give back to it.<\/p>\n<p>We hope the annual Beach Ball continues to be the event of the season, combining fun with philanthropy. Our committee looks forward to supporting, fundraising, and spreading word for the countless charities that work to make this world a better place &#8211; right here in our own backyard, Virginia Beach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tTY23G3QKZ8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>As the <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a> evolves, <strong>we hope to give to many of Virginia Beach\u2019s philanthropic missions.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>While the beneficiary may change year to year, one thing will stay constant- the ability of the <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a> to bring together Virginia\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<div class=\"section-events\" uk-sticky=\"bottom:#events\">\n<\/div>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<h6>From pilotonline.com<\/h6>\n<h3>Let\u2019s have a ball with our friends while raising money for a charity<\/h3>\n<h5>By Lee Belote<\/h5>\n<p>What do you get when you combine beach culture with a black-tie soiree? The answer is a \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What do you call the organizers of the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>\u201d? Ballers. Interestingly enough, the word \u201cballer\u201d has several definitions. One of the meanings is an adjective used to describe someone as impressive or extremely good.<\/p>\n<p>This description is a perfect characterization of the \u201cballers\u201d (committee members) that plan the \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>.\u201d You see, these \u201cballers\u201d not only love the great city of Virginia Beach, but they have a desire to give back.<\/p>\n<p>When I heard about this philanthropic group of young professionals, I felt a kindred spirit. Most of them are homegrown on our sandy beaches and feel a strong desire to serve the community.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>, which is an annual fundraiser for local charities, was the brainchild of Alexis Hionis, a Shore Drive resident.<\/p>\n<p>While growing up in Virginia Beach, Alexis said she had many great experiences with numerous local charities. She was inspired to use her family\u2019s venue, the Lesner Inn, to hold a huge fundraiser for local nonprofits. She chose the name \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>,\u201d so the event would seem fun, yet still describe the formal black tie attire.<\/p>\n<p>The event\u2019s slogan is \u201cShine your shoes. Polish those nails. Press that suit and tie. Cause you know what, we\u2019re havin\u2019 a <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a> to benefit_______.\u201d (local charities fill in the blank.)<\/p>\n<p>The first event was held in 2016 and raised more than $11,000 for Children\u2019s Hospital of The King\u2019s Daughters. In 2017, the event almost doubled with more than $20,000 donated to Samaritan House.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the committee decided to help a smaller organization called WeAreVB, which helps raise money for homeless and at-risk students. Their programs are 100 percent volunteer-based and help to sustain a food pantry, provide a \u201csenior experience\u201d for graduating seniors and implement mentorship programs.<\/p>\n<p>Coincidentally, WeAreVB is similar to the \u201cballer\u201d committee. Both charitable efforts started with a group of friends that just wanted to make a difference in their hometown.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beach Ball<\/a>\u201d is from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Feb. 3 at Lesner Inn. The $90 ticket will include a full open bar, hors d\u2019oeuvres, late night pizza from Shorebreak, a dessert bar by Twisted Sisters, and entertainment by Cheap Thrills and DJ BroBrad. Go to vabeachball.com for tickets.<\/p>\n<p>Most people think the best part about Virginia Beach is the surf and sand. I do love the salty air, beach breezes and sand between my toes. However, I also have a deeper connection with Virginia Beach. As a local, I\u2019ve grown to love the culture, the history and the relationship with my community.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cballers\u201d and \u201cWeAreVB\u201d are perfect examples of what makes Virginia Beach great. You can have a \u201cball\u201d with your friends, while simultaneously doing something positive for city residents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Beach Ball <orange>VB<\/orange><br \/>\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" class=\"uk-button uk-button-primary\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball Website<\/a><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div style=\"padding-top:60px;margin-left:6%;padding-bottom:60px;padding-right:8%\">\n<h3>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/risevb.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/beachball-logo.png?w=40&#038;ssl=1\" px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"> About <red>the Ball<\/red><\/h3>\n<p>The first annual <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball<\/a> donated over $11,000 to The Children\u2019s Hospital of the King\u2019s Daughters. The second annual <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball<\/a> donated almost $21,000 to Samaritan House. Year 3 of <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball<\/a> donated more than $27,000 to We are VB!<\/p>\n<h3>As the <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball<\/a> evolves, <strong>we hope to give to many of Virginia Beach\u2019s philanthropic missions.<\/strong> <\/h3>\n<p>While the beneficiary may change year to year, one thing will stay constant- the ability of the <a href=\"http:\/\/beachballvb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beach Ball<\/a> to bring together Virginia\u2019s finest.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/p>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tTY23G3QKZ8' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- {\"name\":\"Events - 3182019\",\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"name\":\"Beach Ball Header - Desktop\",\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"style\":\"default\",\"width\":\"small\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"height\":\"\",\"padding\":\"large\",\"video\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/BeachBallSlowMo-RV4.mp4\",\"video_height\":\"100%\",\"media_overlay\":\"rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86)\",\"text_color\":\"dark\",\"video_width\":\"\",\"class\":\"\",\"image_effect\":\"\",\"width_expand\":\"\",\"header_transparent\":\"\",\"animation\":\"\",\"image_size\":\"\",\"image_parallax_breakpoint\":\"\",\"image_visibility\":\"\",\"media_blend_mode\":\"\"},\"children\":[{\"name\":\"\",\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"fixed_width\":\"large\",\"breakpoint\":\"s\",\"layout\":\"1-1\",\"gutter\":\"\",\"width\":\"\",\"width_expand\":\"\",\"height\":\"\",\"margin\":\"\"},\"children\":[{\"name\":\"\",\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"widths\":[\"1-1\"],\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"media_overlay_gradient\":\"\"},\"children\":[{\"name\":\"\",\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"title_element\":\"h1\",\"content\":\"Beach Ball\",\"title_style\":\"heading-hero\",\"text_align\":\"left\",\"title_decoration\":\"\",\"title_color\":\"\",\"text_align_breakpoint\":\"\",\"text_align_fallback\":\"\",\"maxwidth\":\"\",\"maxwidth_align\":\"\",\"maxwidth_breakpoint\":\"\",\"margin\":\"\",\"animation\":\"\",\"visibility\":\"\"}},{\"name\":\"\",\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"margin\":\"default\",\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"In Fall of 2015, Alexis Hionis approached a group of close friends with an idea: capitalize on her family\\u2019s event venue to throw an upscale fundraiser - each year partnering with a different local charity of choice. 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