15th Annual Gala of Y Champions
There’s NO Place Like This Place!

Follow the yellow brick road and join the Lake County YMCA for the 15th Annual Gala of Y Champions on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Mentor Harbor Yacht Club in Mentor, Ohio.

This signature Lake County YMCA fundraising event brings together friends, community leaders, businesses and YMCA supporters for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people who champion our mission and help strengthen our community.

Enjoy an evening filled with dinner, a live auction, games, raffles, dancing and a little Oz magic—all while supporting the Lake County YMCA and the work we do to empower youth, strengthen families and build a healthier, more connected Lake County. 

Event Details
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Mentor Harbor Yacht Club | 5330 Coronada Drive, Mentor, OH 44060
🕔 Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
⭐ Live Auction: 7:30 p.m.
💃 Dancing: 8:30 p.m.
👗 Cocktail Attire Encouraged 

Purchase Your Gala Tickets

Whether you're joining us with a friend, your spouse, colleagues or a group of YMCA supporters, we can't wait to celebrate with you.

Individual Ticket — $150
One admission to the 15th Annual Gala of Y Champions.

Couples Ticket — $300
Admission for two guests to enjoy the evening together. 

Become a Gala Sponsor

Make an even greater impact by becoming a 2026 Gala of Y Champions sponsor.

Sponsorship provides businesses, organizations, families and community partners with an opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the Lake County YMCA while receiving recognition at one of our signature fundraising events.

Mission Friend — $500
Recognition on the Gala website and seating for up to 2 guests.

Mission Supporter — $1,000
Recognition on the Gala website and seating for up to 4 guests.

Mission Leader — $2,500
Recognition on the Gala website, prominent logo recognition at the event and seating for up to 6 guests.

Mission Advocate — $5,000
Recognition on the Gala website, recognition during the event, prominent logo recognition at the Gala and seating for up to 8 guests.

Mission Visionary — $10,000
Premier recognition on the Gala website and at the event, recognition during the Gala and seating for up to 10 guests. 

Your Night at the Gala Makes a Difference

The Gala of Y Champions is more than a wonderful evening together. It's an opportunity to champion the YMCA's mission and help strengthen our community.

Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured and contribution made helps the Lake County YMCA continue creating opportunities for children, families and individuals throughout our community to learn, grow, connect and thrive.

Gather your friends. Invite your colleagues. Become a sponsor. And join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and partnerships that make our YMCA community so special.

There’s NO Place Like This Place. There’s no place like the Y!

Reserve your tickets or sponsorship today and join us for the 15th Annual Gala of Y Champions.