FAQ

Do I have to wear red shoes to the luncheon?

No, you are not required to wear red shoes. Your support of the event in any capacity is greatly appreciated.
Can I attend as a vendor and sell goods to attendees?

Unfortunately, we do not allow vendors to promote, sell services or goods during our event. There are media sponsorship packages available for those businesses who would like to purchase a marketing package.
Are children allowed to attend?

The event is primarily attended by adults, but the event is family-friendly and children are welcome to join us. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by adult. Children under the age of 2 are allowed to sit in the lap of an adult. All children age 2 and over must obtain a ticket. There are no discount tickets for children and no children meals provided. Some venues serve alcohol. All persons must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol if provided.
Are my donations to the Red Shoe Lunch tax deductible?

The Red Shoe Lunch is currently a fundraising event hosted by the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation (VBMF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All qualified donations are tax deductible.
How is my information shared?

We do not have direct access to any of your financial information. We process the payments for tickets using a 3rd party website, Eventbrite. We have used Eventbrite for most of our past events and we have experienced no issues with the platform. We will collect basic information that you provide to identify yourself as a donor / ticket purchaser. As a donor we will send you a thank you email or letter in the mail. You can opt out of all future communications at any time. We do not sell or share any of your information with 3rd parties.
What will you do with the money I donate?

For the first ten years we hosted RSL, all proceeds were donated to The American Heart Association (see link below). Effective August 2022, all proceeds will go to the Veronica Blount Memorial Foundation (VBMF), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. VBMF will continue to make annual contributions to the Veronica Blount Memorial Fund with the American Heart Association (AHA). Our contributions to AHA will assist with scientific studies and other resources needed to combat heart disease and other heart / stroke related health issues. More information about VBMF can be found on our website. www.veronicablount.org AHA Memorial Page: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30028a?px=11117524&fr_id=3930&pg=personal&NONCE_TOKEN=26AA7F69D9D774B0957F053FDCC14C4C
Is the event held the same day and place each year?

Traditionally we host the event on the last Saturday of February each year. Our locations change each year, but are predominately held within metro Atlanta.