Thank you to everyone who donated in our end of year giving event! Through the Valley Giving Guide and funds sent directly to us we made over $6,000! That will greatly help us get to April! Stay tuned for upcoming events!
We Hope to see you there!
April 18th, 2026
6th Annual Chocolate Derby!
You Are Invited!
Come dressed in your best Kentucky Derby outfit (optional, but fun!) try a sampling of chocolate dishes from local vendors, vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice Award. NO host bar, enjoy the live music of local “Jacie & the Nitpickers” Bluegrass Band, dance if you like, enjoy a wide array of silent and live auction items, and grab a bottle of mystery wine from the wine pull, or win a gift certificate from our GC wall! Funds from the event help us to keep on providing the life enhancing experiences that our participants receive.
To purchase tickets, you have a few options:
- Please Use the QR Code on the poster. It will take you to our donation site.
OR by clicking on this link! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/8th-annual-chocolate-derby?share=true - Pendleton Art & Frame
- Phone or in person from our Director, Morgan, by calling 541-377-1479
- Email Morgan – morgan@StirrUp-Hope.org
COST
Per Person: $40
Per Table: $340 (seats 8)
A big THANK YOU to our donors!
Auction Donors
- Abby’s Pizza
- Ace Hardware – Hermiston
- Agape House
- Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort
- Bordertown
- Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon
- D&B Supply
- Haus Barhyte
- Joe’s FIesta
- Livit Coffee
- Morgan Matteson
- Nico’s Tacos
- Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Association
- Safeway
- Speckled & Spiced –
- The Studio
- Thompson RV
- Walla Walla Book & Game
- Wal-Mart
- Wildlife Safari
Thank you to our Sponsors!
- CHI St. Anthony’s Hospital
- Stan Henderer- State Farm
- Pendleton Convention Center
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