Great Expectations of Kindness Presents
Grape Expectations
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Location
Sonny Williams Steakroom
April 24, 2025
A Night of Giving, Community, and Hope
Join Us for Grape Expectations
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fine wine, meaningful connections, and impactful giving. Grape Expectations is an annual charity event dedicated to supporting a selected cancer nonprofit, helping to provide hope, resources, and assistance to those in need.
Date
04/24/2025
Location
Sonny Williams Steakroom
Time
Wine Tasting from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at 7:00 p.m.
Ticket Price
$500 Per Person – Secure Your Spot Below
Note: If you would like to purchase multiple tickets please click here. Each ticket is $500, so increase the “amount” by the number of tickets you would like to purchase. For example, if you would like 3 tickets, change the amount to $1,500.
You can also purchase tickets via check. Please make your check payable to “Great Expectations” and mail us the check.
Our address is:
Great Expectations of Kindness
P.O. Box 242090
Little Rock, AR 72223
2025 GEK Recipients
Each year, GEK selects an organization to support cancer patients and their families. This year, proceeds from Grape Expectations will directly benefit:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) – Funding groundbreaking research and patient support services.
Goodness Village – Providing housing for families of cancer patients during treatment.
What to Expect
Event Highlights
Wine Tastings & Sonny Williams Steak Dinner
Live Music
Guest Speakers & Inspirational Stories
Live Auction
Community Networking & Giving Back
Auction Items
Meet the Table Sponsors
Host Winery
Boyd Family Vineyards
Following careers in the travel industry, Stan Boyd and Joan Boyd established Big Ranch Vineyards and Boyd wine. The property, nearly 22 acres located off Big Ranch Road in Napa, was acquired in 1998. Since then, over 20,000 vines of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Cabernet Sauvignon have been carefully planted, nurtured, harvested, and crafted into exceptional wines.
Nestled in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, the vineyard thrives in a climate that is slightly cooler, paired with rich, heavy clay soils. This unique environment is ideal for producing ultra-premium Merlot and Syrah, which are integral components of some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wines.
Today, while more than 50% of our grapes are sold to other esteemed wineries, we also produce limited quantities of ultra-premium wines. These wines are made with the utmost attention to detail, using only the finest materials and techniques, in our pursuit to craft full-bodied wines that capture the true essence of the land.
At Boyd Family Vineyards, we take pride in offering all of our wines directly to our consumers, ensuring a personal and exclusive experience with each bottle. We believe that direct-to-consumer sales allow us to foster a stronger connection with our wine enthusiasts and share our passion for crafting exceptional wines. It’s a relationship we value deeply, ensuring our wine lovers are always at the heart of what we do.
Great Expectations of Kindness™
Our Story
You can also donate via check. Please make your check payable to “Great Expectations” and mail us the check.
Our address is:
Great Expectations of Kindness
P.O. Box 242090
Little Rock, AR 72223
About Us
Great Expectations of Kindness, LLC was a dream come true to Gretchen and Doug Leech after Doug was diagnosed with Lymphoma in 2015. Inspired by the research and support given by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, in 2018 Doug decided to run for Man of the Year, a fundraiser benefiting LLS. The Leeches established Grape Expectations, a signature wine tasting and steak dinner to bring friends together for an unique experience in raising money for cancer. After attending the first event some friends saw an opportunity to join the Leeches in their endeavor to fundraise. We joined together as like-minded friends for the greater cause of helping cancer patients in the state of Arkansas through raising funds for research, housing, travel, and other necessities that come with a cancer diagnosis.
The group quickly decided to form its own 501c3 called Great Expectations of Kindness with the aspiration to make a difference in organizations centered around serving those with cancer. Each year an organization is chosen to be the recipient of the GEK donation.
Our Partners
Ashley and Ryan Atkins
Drs. Jamie and Brian Burton
Erin and Drew Dees
Vicke and Kevin Kordsmeier
Gretchen and Doug Leech
We are very proud of the impact we are able to make through our fundraising and special events, and want to personally thank you for choosing to be a part of making an impact with us. We couldn’t give all we are able to give without your support. You are making a difference!
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