08/26/2026
I still remember that Christmas vividly and praying so hard for a miracle for this family. My kids just got done opening their gifts when my husband looked at me and I knew she was gone. I never met her but boy did I love her and her family. My heart was shattered in that moment for Laney and her whole family. I have never had the fortune to attend the gala. I have an event September 19 or I would go myself. So I’m putting this out to all of you. If you can buy tickets and attend please, please do so! We cannot let this gala not happen for SO many reasons!
I never thought I would be writing this post, but I feel like I need to be completely transparent with our community. 💛
This year marks our 10th Annual Golden Gala, an event that has meant so much to Laney’s Legacy of Hope and has helped us continue our mission of supporting families facing childhood cancer.
But right now, ticket sales are incredibly low, so low that we are having serious conversations about whether we can move forward with the Gala this year.
And that breaks my heart.
Not because we would lose a beautiful night together, but because when our fundraising suffers, our ability to say “yes” to families who desperately need help suffers too.
Behind every grant is a real family trying to navigate one of the hardest things imaginable—a child with cancer—while still worrying about mortgages, utilities, travel, groceries, and simply keeping their family afloat.
We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and we depend on this community to make what we do possible.
So I’m asking for your help. 💛
If you’ve been thinking about attending the Gala, please don’t wait. Grab your friends, fill a table, plan a date night, share this post, or send it to someone who might want to join us.
We are also looking for event sponsors who would be willing to help make this special evening possible. Sponsorships provide critical support for the Gala and help ensure that more of the funds raised can go directly toward helping families facing childhood cancer. Whether you are a local business, organization, or individual, your support can make a meaningful difference.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please send us a message. We would be happy to share the available sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
We don’t want to cancel our 10th Golden Gala.
More importantly, we don’t want to have to say no to a family who needs us.
Please help us fill this room and make this milestone year possible. 🎗️💛
September 19 | DoubleTree Reading
🎟️ Tickets: $125
💛 Tables of 10: $1,250
🤝 Sponsorship opportunities available
Together, we can make sure this isn’t the year the Golden Gala goes dark.
https://laneyslegacyofhope.org/golden-gala/