Second Annual Mahjong with Meaning

Mahjong with Meaning

October 15, 2026

Please join us for a fun-filled evening playing mahjong hosted by Gift of GRACE – Grants, Resources And Continued Education! Mahjong with Meaning honors Grace Bensch, the daughter of Kaitlin and Jonathan Bensch, who was born with a rare disease. The event will benefit Ward’s Foundation and other local non-profits that help families with medically complex children.

Come enjoy friendly games, delicious food and refreshments, and the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes, all while making a meaningful impact!

Thursday, October 15 from 6-9pm

Norfolk Hall at Suffolk Punch South End | 2905 Griffith Street, Charlotte NC 28203

Attire:

Casual – come as you are!

Event Agenda:

6:00pm: Arrival
6:30pm: Presentation
6:45pm-8:15pm: Play Mahjong!
8:30pm: Raffle and Prizes

Food Menu:

Assorted sliders with fries (served with brioche buns, house pickles and chef-selected sauces):

Beef with smoked gouda
Buttermilk fried chicken
Carolina pulled pork

Assorted flatbreads:

Burrata-Rita: BelGioioso burrata, mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic glaze, pesto
Italian Sausage: italian sausage, shaved fennel fresh ricotta on red sauce
Pepperoni: red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, fresh basil

Choice of two salads:

Classic Caesar: shaved parmesan, cornbread croutons
Chopped: mixed vegetables, chipotle ranch

Assorted cookies and brownies courtesy of Kudzu Bakery

Drink Menu:

Beer, Wine, and “Pretty in Pink” custom cocktail

*Two (2) drinks per person included with ticket

Grace’s Story:

Grace Bensch, the daughter of Kaitlin and Jonathan Bensch, started having some developmental concerns around her first birthday. She began missing milestones and regressing in her physical abilities. After months of various tests and doctor appointments, they were finally given an answer to what was happening to Grace. She was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD) on October 26, 2023. This neurodegenerative disease only affects about 150 children in the world, and it gives her a life expectancy of 5-10 years. Kaitlin and Jonathan have been blessed to be in Charlotte with so many helpful non-profit organizations, and in honor of Grace, they want to give back to those who have done so much for their family.

Ticket Information: Click here to purchase

4 Player Table: $500

4 individual player tickets with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine), dinner and dessert
Table Captain responsible for bringing all materials

Individual Player: $150

1 individual player ticket with reserved table seating
2 drinks (beer or wine), dinner and dessert

Social Ticket (Non-Playing): $75

1 individual social ticket with standing room only (no reserved seating)
2 drinks (beer or wine), dinner and dessert
Optional beginner lessons with My Mahj Girls

Sponsorship Levels + Benefits:

Event Sponsor: $3,000

Two (2) 4 player tables (8 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine), dinner and dessert
Company’s logo or individual’s name prominently displayed at front entrance
Company or individual’s name on all event marketing including social media
Verbal recognition during program
Option to provide branded promotional items to all guests (Sponsor to provide item)

Dinner + Dessert Sponsor: $2,000

One (1) 4 player table (4 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine), dinner and dessert
Company’s logo or individual’s name located on food table signage
Company or individual’s name on all event marketing including social media
Verbal recognition during program

Bar Sponsor: $1,500

One (1) 4 player table (4 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine), dinner and dessert
Company’s logo or individual’s name located on bar signage
Company or individual’s name on all event marketing including social media
Verbal recognition during program
Option to provide name and recipe for a custom cocktail served to all guests

Raffle Sponsor: $1,000