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The Empty Chair Dinner | Fighting Cancer. Sharing Hope.Thursday, November 5, 2026
The Salem Centre | Jacksonville, Florida
An Elevated Evening. A Meaningful Mission.
Join The Hadden Foundation for the inaugural Empty Chair Dinner, an elevated dinner experience bringing together people, businesses, churches, organizations, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening of dinner, inspiring speakers, powerful stories, meaningful connection, and a curated Silent Auction—all in support of a mission that begins with one simple belief:
Hope Begins When Somebody Cares.
At the center of the evening will be one intentionally empty chair.
It represents the person who still needs us—the individual fighting cancer, the family beside a hospital bed, the caregiver carrying more than anyone realizes, and the person who simply needs to know they haven't been forgotten.
Because as long as there’s still an empty chair, there’s still someone who needs us.
What You’ll Experience
Come dressed for a special evening and enjoy an elevated dinner experience designed to be as memorable as the mission behind it.
Throughout the evening, guests will experience:
An elevated seated dinner
Inspiring speakers and powerful stories of hope
A curated Silent Auction featuring incredible products, services and experiences
Meaningful connection with people from across our community
The official launch of our inaugural Somebody Cares Initiative: Fighting Cancer. Sharing Hope.
This isn’t simply a dinner.
It’s the night we turn compassion into action.
Fighting Cancer. Sharing Hope.
The 2026 Somebody Cares Initiative will focus on bringing practical support, comfort, encouragement, and hope to individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Every seat filled, table gathered, partnership formed, and Silent Auction bid helps us begin that work.
Take Your Place at the Table
Individual Seat — $140
Table of 10 — $997
Whether you come with your spouse, gather your closest friends, bring your leadership team, fill a table with your church or organization, or simply come ready to meet people who care about making a difference—there is a place for you at this table.
📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
📍 The Salem Centre | Jacksonville, Florida
✨ Elevated Dinner • Inspiring Speakers • Silent Auction • Stories of Hope • Meaningful Connection
As long as there’s still an empty chair, there’s still someone who needs us.
Come take your place at the table.
Be Somebody Who Cares.
Love God. Love People. Serve Both.
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The Salem Centre Jacksonville, Jesus Women Prayer Ministry, USA, Jacksonville, FL 32256, United States
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