Welcome to The Dragonfly Fundraiser on Nantucket
An event to inspire change with mental illness - Saturday, August 1, 2026
PlaceholderWe look forward to seeing you at Great Harbor Yacht Club
Saturday, August 1st, 2026.
If you cannot attend, please consider supporting Dragonfly with a donation.
About Dragonfly
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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.
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.
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Dragonfly would not be possible without our generous Sponsors. Thank you to the 2026 Dragonfly Sponsors:
PLATINUM - $25,000
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
Kristin & Anthony Noto
Ali & David Reilly
SILVER - $5,000
Karen & Chris Gagnier
J Pepper Frazier Real Estate
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
The Dobbert Companies
Carolyn & Doug Everson
Carol & Ward Glassmeyer
Hanley Construction and Development
Audra & Frank Hicks
Karen Keelan
Amanda McGovern & J.D. Moriarty
Catherine & John McNear
Maria & George Roach
SUPPORTER - $1,000
Rebecca Becker
Emeritus
Miriam Ervin
Kate and Chris Kling
Gina & Sean O'Callaghan
Samantha Parsons & Rob Morgenstern
IN KIND SPONSOR
Lo Lo Event Design
Marquis Creative
Raw Bar Yoho
Jeff Ross
AUCTION SUPPORTER
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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