Bean's Ball 2026
Racing for a Cure
March 21, 2026
The 8th annual gala featuring live entertainment, a top-shelf open bar, gourmet dinner, table games, and dancing.
Storm The Heavens Fund
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Every event we host brings our community together to raise awareness and funds for DIPG pediatric brain cancer research.
Hear from Our FounderA speech from the First Bean's Ball
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Bean's Beach Ball 2026
Beach Party & Happy Hour
July 18, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Seaport Pier, 2201 Boardwalk, North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Bean's Beach Ball is a community celebration with a powerful purpose: to fund research for DIPG, the most aggressive form of childhood brain cancer. This year's event includes a Beach Party from 1:00-4:00 PM with beach access, Seaport's Beach Bar, drink specials, food, kids' activities, and fun by the water, followed by Happy Hour from 4:00-7:00 PM with continued drink specials, a DJ, and more entertainment. One ticket grants access to both portions of the event, with proceeds supporting Storm The Heavens Fund and urgently needed DIPG research.
Our Journey
Past Events
3rd Annual Bean's Beach Ball
July 5, 2025
Third annual family beach event with live entertainment, games for kids, drinks, and food.
7th Annual Bean's Ball
“Gatsby”
March 22, 2025
A glamorous Gatsby-themed evening of elegance, entertainment, and fundraising.
6th Annual Bean's Ball
“The Masquerade Ball”
March 9, 2024
A mysterious and elegant masquerade evening filled with dining, dancing, and making a difference.
2nd Annual Bean's Beach Ball
July 8, 2023
Second annual family beach event with live entertainment, games for kids, drinks, and food.
5th Annual Bean's Ball
“Monte Carlo Night”
March 24, 2023
A casino-inspired evening of games, glamour, and giving back to DIPG research.
1st Annual Bean's Beach Ball
July 9, 2022
The first annual Bean's Beach Ball with live entertainment and summer fun.
4th Annual Bean's Ball
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
March 25, 2022
A colorful and magical evening inspired by the Wizard of Oz.
Bean's Ball 2020
3rd Annual
February 28, 2020
An unforgettable evening with Bob Kelly, the Exceptions Band, and Executive Chef Joe LaPorte.
2nd Annual Bean's Ball
“In A League of Her Own”
March 1, 2019
Celebrating Bean's athletic spirit with a sports-themed transformation.
Storm The Heavens 5K Run
October 13, 2018
A run and walk event to put an end to DIPG through prayer, research, and awareness.
Storm The Heavens at the Ballpark
Phillies vs. Red Sox
August 15, 2018
A night of baseball at Citizens Bank Park benefiting DIPG research.
First Annual Bean's Ball
March 15, 2018
The inaugural Bean's Ball gala that started it all.
#StormTheHeavens Futsal Cup
February 2, 2017
A futsal tournament bringing the community together for competition and a cause.
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