WHEELS OF DREAMS 2025 will be a night of indulgence, impact and inspiration
By Heather Shoning
FOR ONE DAZZLING night in September, beneath the high ceilings and warm lights of Denver’s Hangar Club, indulgence meets intention.
The 5th Annual Wheels of Dreams Charity Experience, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, is more than just an extraordinary evening of food, music and luxury—it’s a movement in motion. Presented by AvidLifestyle and Colorado AvidGolfer—and title sponsor Central Bank—this signature event raises critical support for FullCircle, a nonprofit devoted to helping young people struggling with addiction and mental health and their families. The event was created with an eye on keeping it local.
“Big charity events are wonderful, but people don’t realize the hundreds of thousands of dollars raised that go out of state to the national charity’s home office, and there is very little attrition that comes back into help local kids and families,” says Lori Perry, event director. “I wanted to have a direct effect and help as many local kids and families as possible with Wheels of Dreams.”
If last year’s success is any indication, this year’s event promises an even greater impact. At the heart of it all is the belief that healing begins with community. And Wheels of Dreams is a community at its most vibrant.
“Wheels of Dreams is proof that when a community comes together with purpose, incredible things happen,” says Allen Walters, publisher of AvidLifestyle and Colorado AvidGolfer. “It’s not just an event—it’s a reflection of our shared values and a powerful reminder that generosity and joy can go hand in hand.”
A TASTE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY
The phrase “Indulge in the Extraordinary” isn’t just a marketing slogan—it’s a promise fulfilled at every turn. Guests are welcomed into a curated world of luxury and delight. Ten gourmet food stations present a global spread of tastes and textures, crafted by Colorado’s most celebrated chefs and culinary brands.
Pair it all with wine, beer and handcrafted cocktails from Delicato Family Wines, Mile High Spirits, Rocker Spirits, Turnbuckle Distilling and Anheuser-Busch, and the night becomes an experience for all the senses.
CARS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
For lovers of the automotive arts, the Wheels of Dreams event is a fantasy fulfilled. Guests can get up close with more than 30 exotic, classic and luxury vehicles from personal collections and elite sponsors like Mike Ward of Mike Ward Automotive and Joe Nguyen and Suong Dang, owners of Dream Makers Landscape. Additionally, Bentley of Denver will showcase several vehicles.
Art and music provide another immersive layer. Attendees can meet local creatives, enjoy live music by Narrow Gauge, dance to DJ sets under the stars and relax in exquisitely designed lounges courtesy of Howard Lorton Furniture & Design and Lehrer Fireplace & Patio. With hands-on activities, the silent and live auctions offer guests a chance at fabulous prizes, including a treasured trip to Tuscany on the auction block this year. As always, Trice Jewelers is sponsoring its Champagne Diamond Giveaway—a favorite part of the event!
A PARTY WITH PURPOSE
What elevates this event from a glamorous gathering to a transformational force is its mission: all proceeds go directly to FullCircle, an organization dedicated to helping teens facing addiction. Founded in Denver in 2019, FullCircle began in the unlikeliest of places—a Starbucks parking lot where five families gathered with folding chairs and a shared hope for recovery. With no funding, no building and no guarantees, they built a sanctuary out of trust and courage.
Today, FullCircle operates five locations across Colorado—including thriving chapters in Centennial, Boulder and Colorado Springs—and is recognized as the largest recovery community organization in the U.S. serving youth ages 13 to 25. The program is entirely free for participants and offers peer-led support groups, sober social events and wraparound services for entire families. Teens find connection through themed game nights and sporting events, while parents attend their own group sessions designed to strengthen the family bond.
“The level of help FullCircle provides is the glue between the cracks,” says program director Ben Stincer. A former participant himself, Stincer’s journey from struggling teen to lead- er and mentor underscores the power of peer support. “If you just save people, all they need is more saving,” he says. “But if you teach them how to save themselves, they can continue to do that forever.”
GROWTH FUELED BY GIVING
As demand for FullCircle’s services grows, so does the need for funding. That’s where Wheels of Dreams comes in. “We hope this event can help us hire more staff and expand our Centennial location,” Stincer explains. “The more people who know about FullCircle, the more families we can support.”
Since its inception, FullCircle has helped more than 500 families access critical recovery resources at no cost. Participants come from every walk of life—CEOs and single parents, teens from privilege and teens from poverty—proving that addiction and mental health challenges don’t discriminate. What unites them is the path forward, paved with compassion, structure and community.
BUILDING DREAMS, ONE NIGHT AT A TIME
Now in its fifth year, Wheels of Dreams is a much-anticipated charity event in the Denver area. From its elegant lounges and surprise performances to its cause-driven purpose, the event embodies the best of what charity can be: impactful, intentional and unforgettable.
Each ticket sold, each sip of champagne, each bid made is a vote of confidence in the healing power of community. And each year, that community grows—bringing more light to families who have spent too long in the dark.
“Here we are five years later, and we have raised more than $338,000—every penny of which has stayed in our community helping local kids and families,” Perry says. “This event is my heart of hearts, and I am so glad it has been such a success.”
Whether you come for the food, the fun or the fabulous wheels, you’ll leave knowing that you helped make a difference. And that’s the real luxury.
EVENT DETAILS
What: 5th Annual Wheels of Dreams Charity Experience
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 6–9:30 p.m.
Where: Hangar Club, 7600 E 1st Pl., Denver
Benefiting: FullCircle Program Presented by: AvidLifestyle & Colorado AvidGolfer
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