Why You’ll Be Glad You Came

You’ll laugh.
You’ll reconnect.
You might tear up at the stories.
You’ll feel that electric spark of belonging that only cast mates understand.
And you’ll walk away knowing you made someone’s life a little easier — simply by showing up.

Who This Is For

• Alumni who miss their cast and want to reconnect
• Alumni who love Reach Out's mission (or want to learn more about us!)
• Alumni who want to support other alumni
• Alumni who are nostalgic
• Alumni who want to meet new global alumni friends   
• Alumni who love the music

If any of these describe you, don’t wait — grab your ticket today. We would love to see you there.

With General Admission, you get...

• Welcome & Global Roll Call – feel the world light up.
• 20 stories for 20 years – brief reflection on two decades of alumni helping alumni.
• Frivolity & Mini-Awards – Ugliest Sweater Contest, Cast with Most Attendees, etc. 
• Music -Enjoy alumni musician original songs, jingles and altered carols.
• Breakout Sessions – see your cast mates (maybe for the first time since you got off the road!) or meet new people at the (virtual) bar!
• Special Prize Drawings – high-value items you will have a hard time choosing from, including our one-of-a-kind Milestone Reunions Wall Hanging, nostalgia photos, event registrations, and more. 
• Global Toast & Closing – grab your favorite drink and raise a toast for our final group screenshot!
• Additional Breakout - close down the party chatting and catching up with your cast mates or new friends!

Total runtime: 60–75 minutes.

General Admission - Help Alumni in Need – $20

With Exclusive VIP Access, you get

• Everything included with General Admission
• Early entry to join the party one hour before the event 
• A mystery Fireside Chat with one of the founders or songwriters   
• A special VIP-only drawing for a signed book by our mystery speaker  

Exclusive VIP Ticket – $40 (spots limited)

VIP tickets always sell out fast, and space is extremely limited. If you want the Fireside Chat + exclusive drawing, reserve your spot early.

Prize Highlights: Which one will you choose?

• One-of-a-kind Alumni Nostalgia Item: a unique UWP Wall Hanging — a true alumni keepsake (shown above)
  
• Ready to frame photo print of Orlando 50th Reunion 65-70 Alumni
  
• Framed Founders and Songwriters Photo
  
• Registration to AAW 26 Ireland or AAW 27 Baja Mexico
  
• Registration to EAM 26 Vienna
  
• More items may be added. Email us at info@roaan.org if you'd like to donate something.

How to Win the Prizes?

Event Admission
    • 3 appreciation entries for prizes

FOR GIVING TUESDAY - Dec 2 ONLY:
    • +2 bonus appreciation entries (5 total!)

Stack more appreciation entries (optional):
    • +1 for joining the Care Network
    • +1 for joining our Facebook group
    • +1 for spreading the word and inviting your cast mates
    • +2-5 or more for giving to our Empty Stocking Fund

Invite Your Entire Cast!

Casts with 5 or more attendees get:

• Their own breakout room during and after the party
• 1 extra ticket for every 5 paid tickets to gift a cast mate you haven't seen since you got off the road (and really want to see again!)
• Entry onto the Cast Leaderboard — the cast with the most attendees wins the coveted Cast Lion Award, plus free tickets to next year’s party!

Songwriters— It’s Your Time to Shine!

Got a song in your heart and UWP in your soul?
We’re inviting alumni from all casts and all years to enter our Best Song, Jingle, or Altered Carol Contest for the Reach Out 20th Anniversary Global Kick-off Party!

Rewrite a favorite carol with a Reach Out/UWP twist, craft a catchy jingle, or share an original short song that celebrates:

• alumni helping alumni
• life on the road
• global friendship and connection

Keep it fun, uplifting, and “on brand” with the spirit of UWP/Reach Out. Some entries will be featured during the event, and one will be crowned Best Song/Jingle/Altered Carol of the celebration!

To enter:
Send your lyrics (and a link to a simple recording if you have one) to info@roaan.org with the subject line: “Song/Jingle/Carol Contest Entry”.

We can’t wait to hear what you create!

How Your Support Helps Alumni

Reach Out Alumni Assistance Network (Reach Out/ROAAN) has provided confidential support—groceries during treatment, rent during recovery, medical housing and transportation, and moral support through our alumni Care Network.

If you know an alum in need, please share our application link:
Reach Out Assistance Application

All applications are kept strictly confidential.