Light the path to freedom.
For 25 years, the Great North Innocence Project has helped innocent people navigate the long journey from wrongful conviction toward freedom while working to prevent future injustices.
Join us as we celebrate 25 years of impact, honor the founding wayfinders and guiding stars whose vision and support have helped chart our course, and look ahead to the work still needed to ensure every innocent person has the opportunity to find their way home.
Tickets are currently sold out. Please contact kbriggs@gn-ip.org for information about attending this event.
Schedule
- 5:30PM - Registration, drinks, and food
- 7:00PM - Program
- 8:30PM - Dessert, mingling, and music
- 9:30PM - Benefit concludes
Cocktail attire with a touch of North Star sparkle encouraged!
Highlights
- Celebrating GNIP's 25 years of impact
- Honoring our Guiding Stars and Wayfinders, whose vision and generosity have helped chart GNIP's course
- The inspiring story of GNIP exoneree Robert "Bobby" Bintz, who, alongside his brother David, spend more than 25 years in prison for a crime they did not commit
- Live music, including a special musical guest
Guests will enjoy:
- Complimentary valet parking
- Delicious food stations (gluten-free and vegetarian options)
- Complimentary welcome drink and soft drinks (cash bar available)
- Exciting silent auction packages and crowd-favorite Heads or Tails game
Leading Sponsors
Thank you to our leading sponsors for their generous support of the 2026 Benefit for Innocence and commitment to justice.
Defenders
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