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 refreshments, light bites, 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

Event Agenda:

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

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) and light bites
Table Captain responsible for bringing all materials

Individual Player: $150

1 individual player ticket with reserved table seating
2 drinks (beer or wine) and light bites

Social Ticket (Non-Playing): $75

1 individual social ticket with standing room only (no reserved seating)
2 drinks (beer or wine) and light bites

Sponsorship Levels + Benefits:

Event Sponsor – $3,000 SOLD

Two (2) 4 player tables (8 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine) and light bites
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 SOLD

One (1) 4 player table (4 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine) and light bites
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 SOLD

One (1) 4 player table (4 individual player tickets) with reserved table seating
2 drinks per player (beer or wine) and light bites
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 SOLD