10th Annual “You Make Me Better” Gala
Friday, October 9th
5:00 PM
The Depot – Minneapolis and Globally via Livestream
The Gala is a night of celebrating those we love with Down syndrome and the countless ways they make us better. Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with inspirational stories and exciting opportunities to fund our mission as we celebrate 10 years of this impactful event!
Registration
Early Bird Registration: Thursday, July 30th at 9 AM (CT) – Friday, July 31st at 11:59 PM (CT)
- Single Ticket: $195
- Table of 10: $1,950
General Registration: Begins Saturday, August 1st
- Single Ticket: $220
- Table of 10: $2,200
Livestream Registration: Opens on Thursday, July 30th.
- Tickets to the livestream are free
A link to the registration site will be available on this webpage, and via email beginning Thursday, July 30th at 9 AM.
Event Details
5:00 PM – Social Hour & Silent Auction
7:00 PM – Welcome & Plated Dinner
8:00 PM – Program
9:30 PM – 12:00 AM – Dancing & Late Night Pizza
Sponsor the Gala
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We invite you to be a special part of this year’s milestone Gala as we celebrate 10 years of this impactful event. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by clicking below.
Contribute to the Silent Auction
Consider donating a product, service, or experience to the Silent Auction! The auction is available to our 1,000 in-person Gala attendees, plus thousands more online!
Thank you to our 2026 Gala Sponsors
Legacy Basket Sponsors
Wrapped with Love Sponsors
Infinity Direct
MapleTree Pediatric Dentistry
Previous Galas
We’ve held our gala each fall since 2017. Take a trip down memory lane and revisit previous galas here. You’ll find an archive of event recordings, photos, and videos.