NOVEMBER 4, 2023
2023 GALA OF HOPE
6:00 PM, THE READ HOUSE CHATTANOOGA, TN
7:00 PM, DINNER & PROGRAM
9:00 PM, DANCING & MUSIC BY 12 SOUTH BAND
UNMASKING THE FUTURE IS NOW SOLD OUT.
A SINCERE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS.
WHY WE FUNDRAISE THROUGH GALAS, BALLS AND PARTIES
In order to attack cancer from every angle, we have to come together, and we believe these events that offer a fun and festive way to make a difference every day in the lives of people touched by cancer. That's why many communities plan fundraising galas, balls, or themed parties. These fun-filled events offer a festive way to help the American Cancer Society save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
From black tie affairs and delicious food tastings to Western balls and young professional galas, community members join one another for a common cause. Many feature live entertainment, silent auctions, and games that create an unforgettable event for everyone in attendance while raising money towards research, patient support services, resources and a future free from cancer.
2023 HONOREE
DR. ROB HEADRICK, MD
We are excited to recognize Dr. Rob Headrick, MD, with our first ever ACS Distinguished Honoree award. Dr. Headrick works to provide our community with powerful resources to improve the lives of those diagnosed with cancer. As a member of the lung cancer round table, he passionately advocates for all-inclusive screening through his work at a state and national level, and to bring cancer moonshot back in effort to promote earlier cancer detection and treatment.
2023 SURVIVOR HONOREES
SYBIL TOPEL - LUNG CANCER
CHARLIE RYMER - COLON CANCER
GERRY GIFFORD - LUNG CANCER
BARBIE POTTS - WIFE AND CARETAKER TO STEVE POTTS
GALA HISTORY
2015 Gala of Hope - Lighting the Way! was held at Celebration event and conference chaired by
Lynda Hood and Beverly Lee. The event raised just over $100,000 which went towards cancer research.
2016 Gala of Hope - There’s no place like Hope!!! Held at Celebration Event and Conference Center chaired by Lynda Hood and Donna Knowles sponsored by Guardian Investors raised over $130,000 towards research, road to recovery and patient services.
2018 Gala of Hope - at the Chattanooga Westin, Chaired by Garry Thurman and Cindy Wilson raising over $160,000.
2019 Gala of Hope - at the Westin Chaired by Dr. Matt & Ashley Graham and Barry & Marylee Large Gala Chairs raising $190,000
2020 COVID
2021 Gala of Hope, Hope for the Holidays at the Westin - Chaired by Curtis Ottinger and Leigh Ann Fyar raised $198,000.
2022 Gala of Hope, Hope for the Holidays at the Westin - Chaired by Jennifer Fillauer and Andy
raised $240,000.
2023 Gala of Hope, Unmasking the Future. Every Cancer. Every Life. - Chaired by Scott & Rhea Greene at the Read House. The goal is to raise $300,000.