39^th Annual Chocolate Ball

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Thank you for a truly enchanting evening! The 39th Annual Chocolate Ball raised more than $200,000 in support of our epilepsy services. Thank you to all of our supporters, guests, sponsors and chefs for making the 2025 Chocolate Ball a success.

Save the date for our milestone celebration: 40th Annual Chocolate Ball on March 7, 2026.

39th Annual Chocolate Ball Photos:

Chocolate Ball 2025

Chocolate Ball 2025 – Photo Booth

Chocolate Ball 2025 – Step & Repeat

Make a Donation

Make a donation in support of the 39th Annual Chocolate Ball.

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Tickets

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Sponsorships

Become a Sponsor

Or contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org or (310) 995-6810.

Silent Auction

Interested in donating to our Silent Auction?

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For questions or to support the event in another way, please contact Jill Johnson at jejohnson@epiny.org.

About the Chocolate Ball

Our annual black-tie gala, the Chocolate Ball, showcases the exquisite talents of local pastry chefs. Join us for an evening of decadent chocolate cake, sparkling champagne, craft cocktails and a celebration of hometown culinary artistry.

The event supports EPI and its epilepsy program and services, including support groups, epilepsy education, youth conferences, and Camp EAGR, the only week-long, overnight camp for children with epilepsy. EPI serves thousands of children and adults affected by epilepsy and seizure disorders in Upstate New York.

About Our Honorary Chair

We are honored to announce that Dr. Michel J. Berg, a renowned leader in epilepsy care and a steadfast supporter of EPI, will serve as the Honorary Chair for our 39th Annual Chocolate Ball.

Learn More about Dr. Berg

Cake Competition

Participants in the Chocolate Ball Cake Competition are invited to craft a delectable cake inspired by this year’s enchanting rainforest theme. Our guests, transported into a lush, magical forest, will spend the first part of the evening sampling each cake and casting their votes for their favorite creation! These enchanting confections will then be auctioned off, with proceeds supporting our epilepsy programs. Click below for competition rules, photos of past creations, details about the 2025 theme, participating chefs, and judges.

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Get Involved

There are lots of volunteer and promotional opportunities to support the event.

Volunteer

We have many volunteer opportunities, prior to the event and on the night of the event.

Click here to sign up or contact Jill Johnson, at jejohnson@epiny.org or (310) 995-6810.

Volunteer Flyer

Promote the Event

Help us promote the Chocolate Ball! We’ll post resources here to help you share information on social media, hand out flyers, send emails, and hang posters. Contact Jill Johnson with any questions at jejohnson@epiny.org.

Media & Photos

Support Camp EAGR

The cash call during the evening specifically raises money for Camp EAGR, New York State’s only week-long, overnight camp for children with epilepsy and their siblings.