Skip to main content
2026 Dragonfly Fundraiser - An Event to Inspire Change with Mental Illness logo

Welcome to The Dragonfly Fundraiser on Nantucket

An evening to inspire change with mental health - Saturday, August 1, 2026

2026 Dragonfly Fundraiser - An Event to Inspire Change with Mental Illness background

An Evening to Benefit Mental Health

The beloved Dragonfly Fundraiser returns this Summer for its 9th year, bringing our community together to inspire change around mental health and raise vital funds for Fairwinds-Nantucket's Behavioral Health Center.

Founded by Kate Kling after the loss of her sister, Christine McGugan, a mother of three, to suicide, Dragonfly was created to transform grief into action.

Dragonfly 2026 will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 PM under the tent at Great Harbor Yacht Club. This meaningful evening, led by founder Kate Kling and co-chairs Kathy Arrix and Katie Keith.

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors and supporters. Their commitment helps sustain essential mental health care for island residents of all ages.

Proceeds from Dragonfly 2026 will directly support Fairwinds’ programs and services. All donations are tax-deductible.

For additional information and to learn more about the history of Dragonfly, please visit DragonflyNantucket.org

Content block image


We look forward to seeing you at Great Harbor Yacht Club 
Saturday, August 1st, 2026.

5:30PM-8:00PM

Tickets On Sale Soon!

Sponsorships are now available!


Thank you to the 2026 Dragonfly Sponsors: 

Dragonfly would not be possible without our generous Sponsors. 

PALLADIUM - $15,000

Fairwinds Board of Directors

Heather & Jimmy Mulvihill


GOLD - $10,000

Kathy & Tom Arrix

Rachel & Christopher Baker

Katie & Bob Keith

Kate Lubin & Glen Sutton

Susan & John McDonough

Liz Ann & Robert Meier

Kristin & Anthony Noto

Ali & David Reilly


SILVER - $5,000

Karen & Chris Gagnier

Mimi & Malcolm MacLean

Margaret & Brian McNeill

Kelly O'Donnell

Lindsay & John Purcell

Tara & Larry Restieri

Sally & Bob Siebold

Catherine & William Wappler

Nicole & Joel Whidden


BRONZE - $2,500

 Lynne & Lloyd Byrne

Carolyn & Doug Everson

Carol & Ward Glassmeyer

Audra & Frank Hicks

Karen Keelan

Amanda McGovern & J.D. Moriarty

Catherine & John McNear

Maria & George Roach


SUPPORTER - $1,000

Lisa & Bill Becker

Rebecca Becker

Miriam Ervin

Kate and Chris Kling

Gina & Sean O'Callaghan

Sam Parsons & Rob Morgenstern

IN KIND SPONSOR

_________________________________________

2026 Dragonfly Committee Members 
Kate Kling, Founder, Co-Chairs, Kathy Arrix & Katie Keith
Rachel Baker, Rebecca Becker, Shannon Broder, Lynne Byrne, Kate Coe, Emme Duncan, Tanya Forman, Karen Gagnier, Carol Glassmeyer, Mimi MacLean, Cara Marquis, Susan McDonough, Amanda McGovern, Catherine McNear, Margaret McNeill, Lauren McShay, Kelly O'Donnell, Renee Portnoy, Lindsay Purcell, Ali Reilly, Nicole Whidden