Community Comes Together to Support Local Families: Danberry Treasure Chest Raises $160K at 31st Annual Gala
Annual fundraiser brought together more than 400 guests to provide critical financial support for families with children receiving care at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital
Toledo, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2026 – More than three decades of community generosity continued Thursday, November 12 as Danberry Realtors hosted its 31st Danberry Treasure Chest Auction & Gala at Stranahan Theater & Great Hall, raising $160K to help local families facing the financial challenges that can accompany a child’s medical needs.
The annual event brought together community members, local businesses, Danberry agents and staff for an evening of fundraising and celebration, with proceeds benefiting families with children receiving care at ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital.
This year’s guests of honor, Sammie Royster and her son, Talon, offered a powerful reminder of why the Danberry Treasure Chest mission matters. Diagnosed with short bowel syndrome as an infant, Talon has approximately 5% of his small intestine. After doctors initially told Sammie he might only live to age two, Talon is now nearly 13.
During Talon’s extended stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), Sammie was unable to work while caring for her son. Support from the Danberry Treasure Chest Foundation helped cover essential household expenses, relieving financial stress and allowing her to focus on Talon’s care and advocate for his needs.
“The support we received was about so much more than financial assistance,” said Royster. “It gave me the gift of time with my son, the ability to focus on Talon’s needs and be the best advocate I could be for him without constantly worrying about how we were going to pay our bills. That kind of support is irreplaceable, and I’ll always be grateful.”
The evening featured dinner catered by Michael’s Catering, a wine pull, mystery box raffle and live auction packages offering experiences and getaways, including Ohio State tickets, fishing excursions, stays in Traverse City and Key West, and a special Toledo sports package featuring Toledo Walleye glass seats, Toledo Mud Hens dugout seats, a downtown hotel stay and local dining and shopping gift cards.
“Year after year, our community shows what can happen when people come together for a cause that truly matters,” said Dan McQuillen, President at Danberry Realtors. “The Treasure Chest is about stepping in when families are facing some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Sammie and Talon’s story is a powerful example of why we remain committed to this mission and the difference this support can make.”
Through the generosity of Danberry agents and employees, local businesses, sponsors and community members, the Danberry Treasure Chest helps ease the financial burden on families navigating a child’s medical crisis. Assistance can help cover essential expenses such as mortgage or rent payments, utilities, transportation and other household needs, allowing parents to focus on what matters most: their child’s care.
Since its inception, the Danberry Treasure Chest has raised more than $2.6 million to support local families.
Community members interested in contributing to the Danberry Treasure Chest can make donations online or mail contributions to:
The Danberry Treasure Chest
3242 Executive Parkway
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Danberry Realtors extends its gratitude to the sponsors, local businesses, agents, employees and community members whose generosity helped make this year’s event possible, including: Buffalo Wild Wings, Amlin Auction, Ehrmin Remodelers, Maumee Valley Movers, Ohio Real Title, Schramm’s Flowers + The Stranahan, All Reliance, Breakwater Insurance Powered by Evertree, Capital Home Loans, Genoa Bank, SLI, Signature Bank + The Fesh Group, Buckenmeyer King, CPAs, Cree Home Services, Emily Bailey, First American Home Warranty, Huntington Bank, InsideOut Home Inspections Plus, Katrina Birr, Lillian Home Stylist + Stager, Midland Title, Mold + Air Quality Professionals, Rocket Mortgage, Seagate Inspections, Seagate Roofing, The Estep Group, Tony Bassett, Waterford Bank + Yark Automotive.
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About Danberry Realtors
For more than forty years, The Danberry Co., Realtors has been one of the most successful residential real estate brokerages in Northwest + Northeast Ohio, Southeast Michigan and Hancock County. Danberry Realtors was launched in 1962 as a new venture of the Danberry Insurance Co. founded in 1919. Today, Danberry Realtors is the definitive market leader with annual sales of more than one billion dollars and is ranked among the top 40 independent real estate companies nationwide. The company offers its clients “One Stop Shopping” with a full array of services including residential, development, rental and property management, a relocation department affiliated with Anywhere Real Estate, the world leader in relocation, as well as partners in mortgage, title insurance and homeowners insurance.
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