FREE EVENT: Want to hear an inspirational message and support grieving families in need?

We’re excited to announce that Alex Sheen, the founder of because I said I would, will be speaking in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Alex is a five-time TEDxTalk speaker, author, and internationally-recognized nonprofit leader. He will be giving an inspirational speech at this private event and a meet-and-greet table will take place afterward where merchandise table fundraiser for the charity: every $1,500 is the equivalent of sponsoring a grieving family for a resiliency and mental health retreat at our 92-acre camp!

LOCATION: Cleveland, OH. The exact address will only be given to confirmed attendees

Two ways to attend this Private Event: 

Option #1).  Volunteer + Attend the Speech
Join us as a volunteer and help make a real impact! Your role is simple— help set up a merchandise and meet & greet table and then accept donations using a simple credit card machine! Each volunteer helps us raise about $500.  As a volunteer, you’ll get to attend the speech, receive a free because I said I would T-shirt, and have any parking fees reimbursed. Below are the 2 different volunteer shifts for this specific event:

• FIRST SHIFT
• 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Arrive At Venue And Park
• 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Locate All Boxes
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Set Up Merchandise Table
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Attend Alex Sheen’s Speech
• 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Work Merchandise Table
• 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Reset Merchandise Table, Make it look better
• 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Depart Venue

• SECOND SHIFT
• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Arrive At Venue And Park
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Look over Meet & Greet table (should already be set up)
• 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Attend Alex Sheen’s Speech
• 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Work Merchandise Table
• 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM Take down meet & greet table and prepare for shipment
• 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM Alex will be bringing the boxes back with him

Option #2). Attend Just the Speech as a Guest (No volunteering)
Short on time but still want to hear Alex’s inspiring message? Choose a guest ticket to attend the speech without any volunteer responsibilities. Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in:

• FIRST SHIFT
• 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Arrive At Venue And Park
• 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Attend Alex Sheen’s Speech
• 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM- Attend Meet & Greet (Optional) Depart Venue

• SECOND SHIFT
• 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Arrive At Venue And Park
• 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Attend Alex Sheen’s Speech
• 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Attend Meet & Greet (Optional) Depart Venue

• Please Note:

• Both options are open to individuals 18 years and older.
• Spots are VERY limited.  We apologize in advance if tickets run out.
• There is no cost for either ticket.

Have questions? Email [email protected]