Ignite the Future Together
Reach for Ralph 2026
Join Us for Reach for Ralph
Thursday, June 18
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MN 55416
Reach for Ralph is Hammer & NER‘s Annual Fundraiser. You can make a difference to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Enjoy dinner, auctions, and games. Help us celebrate the lives of the people we support and make a difference.
We hope you can join us!
Tickets on sale soon!
$175 before June 1
$200 starting on June 2
Buy a table for 10 for $1,500
• Attire: Workplace casual to semi-formal
• Free onsite parking
• A sneak peek at the auction items will be available in June.
Unable to attend? You can always make a donation.
Sponsorship & Auction Donation Opportunities
Who is Ralph and What is He Reaching For?
Ralph was a lovable boy who had a disability few people understood in the 1920’s. Most people believed Ralph should be placed in an institution but our founder, Alvina Hammer, offered a caring environment, the first Hammer School. Ralph was the inspiration for our logo figure and statues. He reaches toward the sky, symbolizing hope and striving for all that is possible. Ralph represents individuals, with differing abilities who thrive, living the life they deserve with compassionate care in their communities.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors. 2026 sponsors coming soon.
