Join the Fight: Sickle Cell Awareness II Grand Gala 2026

YourHeart Sickle Cell Foundation invites the community to Join the Fight for an evening centered on purpose, elegance, awareness, and impact. Under the theme “Fighting the Battle Within,” the gala will bring together supporters, families, advocates, and community members for dinner, entertainment, inspiring stories, connection, and hope. The message of the evening is simple: Be the Voice. Be the Change. Be the Hope.

Sickle Cell Disease affects more than the individual—it impacts families, communities, and generations. Many people continue to live with pain, limited resources, and a lack of awareness. By participating in the gala, guests help raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease, provide education and resources for patients and families, support advocacy and community outreach, empower individuals to live healthier and stronger lives, and fund programs that create lasting impact. Your support brings hope, and your action creates change.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402. Doors open at 3:00 PM, the program begins at 4:00 PM, and the event runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The dress code is semi-formal or formal.

Tickets are $62.50 per person, while a table of eight is $500.00. Reserve your seat, make a difference, and become part of the movement. To purchase tickets, call (937) 238-2591 or email [email protected].

Featured organizations and sponsors include Outback Steakhouse, American Red Cross, Coldwater Cafe in Dayton, Bodega Bistro • Gallery • Social, Dayton Children’s, DCC, Burgundy Estates, Masa+, The Peach Cobbler Factory, and West Chester.

Together, we can fight the battle within and create a world of hope for all. #JoinTheFight