the gala

Saturday, november 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM
The anderson pavilion

Event Chairs: Tarita Preston and Brian L. Tiffany
Honorees: Liz Kathman Grubow and Jerry Kathman

Noir and Silver

SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS

Premier Sponsor: TBD

Noir and Silver Sponsors:

Cintas Cares

Anne-Marie Blancquaert, DVM, and Walter Bruyninckx, DVM, PhD

$6,000 “Headliner” Table Sponsor (Table of 8*)

Tickets for eight (8) guests to the cocktail reception, dinner, and after-party; Complimentary valet parking (4 passes); Recognition as a sponsor in The Gala invitation and The Gala program; Recognition in the 2027 Season Program Book; Invitation to the 2027 Major Donor Party; Preferred table placement at The Gala dinner; Recognition in the remarks at The Gala; Complimentary ¼ page ad in the 2027 Season Program Book; Invitation for up to four (4) guests at the exclusive Gala Sponsor Thank-You Party in May 2027.
$3,720 tax-deductible

$4,500 “Spotlight” Table Sponsor (Table of 8*)

Tickets for eight (8) guests to the cocktail reception, dinner, and after-party; Complimentary valet parking (4 passes); Recognition as a sponsor in the Gala invitation and the Gala program; Recognition in the 2027 Season Program Book thank you ad; Invitation to the 2027 Major Donor Party. $2,220 tax deductible

$600 Benefactor Ticket(s)

Ticket for one (1) guest to the cocktail reception, dinner, and after-party; Complimentary valet parking; Recognition in the Gala Program; Recognition in 2027 Program Book thank you ad. $315 tax deductible

$450 Patron Ticket(s)

Ticket for one (1) guest to the cocktail reception, dinner, and after-party; Complimentary valet parking; Recognition in the Gala Program. $165 tax deductible

*Tables seat a maximum of 8 guests. Additionally purchased guests can be seated at a nearby table pending availability.

* All levels include complimentary beverages throughout the evening and entry to all Gala events and activities.

the gala committee members

Katherine Anderson
Flávia Bastos, PhD
Onassis Caneris, MD
Barbara S. Hahn
Beatriz Porras, MD
Will Selnick
Tricia Suit
Mary Ann Taylor
Heather Vecellio
Ronna K. Willis
Anne Zaring

Premier Sponsor

TBD

Noir and Silver Sponsors

Cintas Cares

Anne-Marie Blancquaert, DVM, and Walter Bruyninckx, DVM, PhD

Special Thanks

Anderson Pavilion at Smale Riverfront Park
Pederzani Studios
Soul Pocket
SparkUp

(List as of September 18, 2026)