A Beautiful Night To Help Our Rescue Bloom
Sunflowers turn towards the light and warmth. The animals we rescue are searching for the same. Join us for an evening of planting seeds of comfort, joy, and second chances for the animals who depend on us.
Our biggest fundraiser of the year. In 2027, we are working toward a $1 million goal for the animals who need us most to rewrite their stories.
Countdown to the Gala
Where hope takes root
Your Gala 2027 Guide
Tickets & tables
Join us for a night of celebrating with our rescue community. Ticket link coming soon.
Save July 31 to your calendar →The road to gala night
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Help plant the seeds for a bolder future in animal rescue.
Sponsorship opportunities coming soonGala Auction
Online bidding will open before gala night, with auction items available to preview closer to the event.
Coming soon →Support our work
Can’t join us? Your gift still helps animals bloom into their best lives by providing food, medical care, comfort, and second chances.
Make a donation →Venue & directions
The Lodge at Ironwoods is located at 14701 Mission Road in Leawood, Kansas.
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See compassion take root
Every rescue begins with one act of kindness. Meet the animals and people who turn those quiet beginnings into healing, belonging, and second chances.
Small seeds. Life-changing outcomes.
Every rescue deserves their moment in the sun
Grow your impact
Help the gala bloom as a sponsor
Plant the seed for more second chances
Every life we save begins when someone says yes. Sponsorship helps that first act of love grow into healing, safety, and a new beginning.
Sponsorship opportunities
Like the many blooms that form a sunflower, every sponsor becomes part of something bigger alongside our donors, volunteers, and fosters.
With gratitude
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
With heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and families who helped make our 2026 gala possible.
Raise a paddle. Change a life.
Fund-a-Need
Every giving level plants hope where it is needed most, from preventative care to lifesaving treatment.
Every gift moves an animal closer to healing, safety, and home.
Moments from years past
Previous galas
A collection of favorite moments from past gala nights.