Ulman’s Most Impactful Night of the Year
Join us, as we return to The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel on Friday, March 6, 2026, for a defining Ulman Foundation tradition: the Blue Jeans & Bow Ties Ball. In your finest denim and most expressive bow tie, you’ll experience an evening of exceptional food, powerful storytelling, and a room overflowing with purpose.
This night is more than a celebration; it’s a lifeline. Your presence ensures young adults facing cancer receive the support, connection, and care they can’t find anywhere else.
LIVE & SILENT AUCTION
From handmade jewelry to exciting excursions, and everything in between – we’ve got some incredible packages for everyone to enjoy! Whether you’re joining us in person or cheering from home, you can bid from anywhere and make a meaningful difference for the young adult cancer community.
If you’re interested in our live auction items but can’t attend, you can simply fill out an absentee bid form, and an Ulman volunteer will bid on your behalf during the live auction.
Use the buttons below to explore our live and silent auction items and raffles!
PARKING AND ARRIVAL
7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076
The Hall at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
To help with parking, please refer to the Parking Instructions and Photo of Entrances links. Additional instructions are below:
- Complimentary parking is available in the garage on top of Live! Casino.
- For the closest access to the Hall, park on levels 3 or higher, towards the back near rows E and F (the elevator bank will be labeled on the right).
- There are two sets of elevators in the MD LIVE! parking garage:
- Use either the “hotel/casino/event center” elevators (located in the middle of the garage) or the “casino/mall” elevators (in the corner of the parking garage), and we will have staff at the entrance to help you find your way. Simply follow signs to the Hall!
FUEL THE MISSION: BECOME A SPONSOR
By becoming a sponsor of the Ulman Foundation’s Blue Jeans and Bow Ties Ball your organization will gain exposure to a diverse audience while supporting life-changing programs for young adults impacted by cancer.
If you have any sponsorship related questions, contact Jessie Hayes at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER AT THE BLUE JEANS & BOW TIES BALL
Volunteers are the heart of Blue Jeans & Bow Ties! As a volunteer, you’ll play a key role in making this cornerstone event a success — all while enjoying access to the full experience.
You can explore and sign up for available volunteer roles using the button below. If you’d like to volunteer as a large group or have any questions, please contact Madison Ferrara at [email protected]
PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIUM DENIM SPONSORS
OUR BOOTCUT SPONSORS
OUR VINTAGE SPONSORS
OUR STONEWASH SPONSORS
OUR FLARE SPONSORS
OUR CAPRI SPONSORS
EVENT PARTNERS
Since 1997, the Ulman Foundation has been creating community for adolescents and young adults impacted by cancer, allowing them and their loved ones a safe space to learn, grieve, wonder, rage, rejoice, and hope – together with peers who truly understand. The growth of this community over the past 25 years has been made possible by the generosity of countless volunteers, corporate and foundation partners, and donors.
However you choose to celebrate, advocate, or innovate with us this year, we want you to know just how much we, the Ulman family, our board and staff team, and innumerable AYAs who have benefited from this community over the past 26 years appreciate you.
As we’ve been saying for the past 26 years and will say for 26 more:
Cancer changes lives…so do you!