
NONE OF THE HIGH HEELS OR NECKTIES, ALL OF THE IMPACT
Thursday, April 23
Originally scheduled for May 9 in Colorado, the Lantern Gala shifted to a virtual ballroom
with table hosts inviting and fundraising throughout the month of April, which culminated in an
interactive “Facebook Live” event with a mobile paddle raise on April 23.
As a result, the LFTI family of supporters raised funds to care for 202 children! Thank you!
Founder Chris Semmens: Why A Virtual Gala Is So Important Now
April 23 Order of Evening
7:00 – 7:30 pm MST
Our Virtual Ballroom, “Facebook Live”:
Welcome and Ministry Update, Chris Semmens, LFTI Founder and President
Silent Auction Winners Announced (Opens 4/21)
LFTI Rescue Story, Mike Patz, Greenhouse Church Lead Pastor (Bio Below)
Mobile Paddle Raise, Reggie Rivers, Benefit Auctioneer and Former Denver Bronco
Closing Celebration
*For the safety of the staff, South Asia Director Sam Kumar will not be part of the Facebook Live Broadcast.

About Mike Patz
In 2010, Mike met LFTI South Asia Director Sam Kumar. Mike was captivated by Sam’s Jesus-centered justice in his work to combat human trafficking. Mike traveled to South Asia with Sam in 2012 and has partnered with Life for the Innocent ever since.
Mike is a passionate disciple of Jesus Christ. His faith journey began with Jesus as a first-year student at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He now serves as the Lead Pastor for Greenhouse Church – a growing multi-ethnic, multicultural church body of disciples.
Mike’s long-standing devotion to radical generosity, global justice, and the unreached has marked his partnership with Life for the Innocent.






