There’s NO Place Like This Place! Follow the yellow brick road to the 2026 Gala of Y Champions!
Join the Lake County YMCA for an unforgettable evening at Mentor Harbor Yachting Club as we celebrate the Champions who help strengthen our community and make a difference across Lake County.
Join us for a live auction, dinner and dancing!
📍5330 Coronada Dr. Mentor, OH 44060
⌚ Doors open at 5 PM
🍴 Dinner is served at 6:30 PM
🌴 Live Auction starts at 7:30 PM
️💃 Dancing starts at 8:30 PM
Under the Colorado Sky: A Night at the Red Rocks
This Experience for 2 Includes:
Tickets to a show of your choice at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
3-night stay at the Limelight Hotel Denver in a deluxe room
Winspire booking & concierge service for seamless planning
Stowe Family Adventure
This Experience for 4 Includes:
Choice of seasonal family activity:
Winter: Snowshoeing & Snow Tubing Experience
Spring/Summer/Fall: Kayak Adventure
Ben & Jerry’s Factory Tour
3-night midweek stay at Topnotch Resort, Stowe, Vermont (Sunday – Thursday) in a standard double room
Winspire booking & concierge service

John Wooden Signed Basketball
This officially signed basketball features the authentic autograph of legendary UCLA coach John Wooden, widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in sports history. Known as the "Wizard of Westwood," Wooden led UCLA to an unprecedented 10 NCAA National Basketball Championships and remains an icon of leadership, excellence, and character. This autographed basketball is a prized piece of sports memorabilia, making it a standout addition to any collection and a meaningful tribute to one of basketball's most influential figures.
This ball was donated specifically to support the YMCA Central branch's Christian Emphasis Committee. We deeply appreciate your support.

W. Brown Jewelry
2 Carat Diamond Stud Yellow Gold Earrings
Value $8000

The Lake County YMCA proudly recognizes the generous businesses, organizations and community partners who support the 15th Annual Gala of Y Champions. Their sponsorship helps make this signature Lake County fundraising event possible while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to strengthening children, families and communities throughout Lake County, Ohio.
Our Gala sponsors are more than supporters of one special evening, they are Champions of the Y's mission. Through their generosity and partnership, they help the Lake County YMCA create opportunities for youth to reach their potential, families to grow stronger, individuals to improve their health and neighbors to build meaningful connections.
Mission Leader
Mission Supporter