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Founders Gala IX
Thank you for supporting Founders Gala IX and local cancer patients.
About Our Event
About Our Event
You're Invited to the Founders Gala IX
Join us for an evening of purpose and impact. The Founders Gala is critical to our mission to support cancer patients facing financial hardship.
Tickets include cocktail hour, dinner, program admission, silent auction, and live auction.
Enjoy dinner, hear stories of hope, and bid in our silent and live auctions — all while helping us fund grants for our neighbors in need.
Event Details
Date: September 11th, 2026
Location: 1855 Greyhound Park Rd, Dubuque, IA
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program Begins: 6:30 PM
Dinner: 7:15 PM
Live Auction: 8:25 PM
In 2025, Avery Foundation provided 330 grants totaling more than $181,000 to local cancer patients and families. With your help, we’ll do even more. Together, we disrupt cancer.
Any questions or interested in sponsorship, email us at info@averyfndtn.org.
Presenting Sponsor
The Health Spa
We're so proud to have The Health Spa as our Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 Founders Gala. Their support means the world. From IV infusions to integrative wellness care, they bring the same spirit of healing and self-care to our community that drives everything we do at the Avery Foundation. We're incredibly grateful for their generosity and commitment to our mission.
Platinum Sponsors
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors!
We’re so thankful for our Platinum Sponsors and the role they play in making the Founders Gala possible. Your support helps us show up for cancer patients when they need it most — and we couldn’t do this work without you. We’re grateful to have you in our corner.
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Event Special Guest
Special Guest Emcee Ron Steele
We are honored to have Ron Steele, the esteemed former KWWL-TV anchor with over 50 years of broadcast journalism experience, serving as our Master of Ceremonies. Renowned for his unwavering commitment to truth, integrity, and public service, Ron brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm presence to our event.
Event Attire Details
Event Attire Details
Attire for the Founders Gala is Cocktail Attire.
Dress your best on September 11th!
Need help bidding?
How to Bid
Bidding on our silent auction is crazy simple! Watch the video below for instructions on how to get started bidding.
Online bidding will begin September 10th at 7pm and is available for all participants!