Greet your guests
The event gets underway at 5:30 p.m. Please mingle near the check-in table to greet your guests and show them to your table.
Dates to remember:
By Friday, January 23
Plan your hotel stay
If you or your guests are visiting Kansas City from out of town and need a place to stay, consider the luxurious Loews Kansas City Hotel located in downtown.
Gala guests are entitled to a special rate of $215/night plus taxes and fees. Act fast, the deadline to reserve a room at the discounted rate is Jan. 23. Reserve a room by clicking here.
By Monday, February 16
Submit your guest list
Once your list is confirmed, reference your confirmation receipt email and click on the “update attendee details” link. Or send a list of your guests’ names (first and last), phone numbers, and email addresses to Sydney.Bridges@wellsky.com and our team will register them for the event.
Don’t forget to:
Remind your guests about attire
Don your finest suit or most sophisticated cocktail dress—think cocktail attire that makes you feel like you’re stepping into a beautifully lit evening full of surprises. Guests are welcome to add subtle touches, such as sleek fabrics, soft metallics, or luminous accessories, that echo the evening’s theme. Here are some photos from the 2025 gala for reference.
Preview raffle & live auction items:
We have impressive raffle items and live auction items to bid on again this year! Please share the information below with your guests and encourage them to support the foundation by bidding, buying tickets, and donating.
Share attendee expectations
Our gala goal is to raise funds for the WellSky Foundation’s mission, which aims to promote positive change by providing financial support to organizations that offer care and healing to people, regardless of their socioeconomic status. The WellSky Foundation has donated nearly $3 million to over 40 non-profit organizations over the last six years. These local organizations tackle issues like housing insecurity, food scarcity, limited access to transportation, and social isolation that can severely impact people’s well-being.