Annual Fundraising Gala

Evening of Sunshine

This Year's Theme Havana Nights

A vibrant evening of Latin music, festive cocktails, and dancing — all to fund life-changing home renovations for children with special needs.

6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
You42 Studios
61 Days
04 Hours
50 Minutes
Evening of Sunshine — Havana Nights gala
AUG 22 2026
Reserve Your Seat

Tables & Tickets

Sponsor a table, grab individual seats, or back a piece of the night — every dollar lights another room.

$25K funds one full bedroom or therapy-room build for a child with special needs.
100% of every gala dollar goes to home renovations — Zeffy charges zero platform fees.
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Sunshine on a Ranney Day is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 45-4773997). Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

This Year's Theme

Havana Nights

Step into Old Havana — colorful, alive, and full of soul. Behind every detail of the night is a single purpose: creating dream spaces that bring comfort, joy, and independence to children with special needs — at no cost to their families.

You'll meet the kids whose lives have been changed by a Sunshine on a Ranney Day room reveal — wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms, in-home therapy spaces — and the ones waiting for their turn next. Their stories are why we gather. COT Latin Band brings the music; the families bring the meaning.

  • Stories from the kids & families your gift serves
  • A paddle raise to sponsor a child's room directly — 100% goes to kids
  • Live & silent auctions funding the next dream room
  • Live Latin band, dancers & a vibrant Havana setting
What to Wear

Channel the Spirit of Havana

Dress to impress. Tropical colors, silky fabrics, linen suits, panama hats — the more spirited the room, the better the night.

Confidence is your best accessory. ¡Nos vemos en La Habana!

Dress code lookbook: outfit examples, color palette, fabrics and accessories.
The Evening

How the Night Unfolds

From the first cocktail to the last dance — here's what to expect.

  1. 6:00PM

    Cocktail Hour

    Welcome cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and the silent auction opens.

  2. 7:30PM

    Dinner & Program

    Havana-inspired dinner, mission moments, and stories from the families we've served.

  3. 8:30PM

    Live Auction & Paddle Raise

    Bid on signature experiences, then raise your paddle to fund the next room.

  4. 9:00PM

    Music & Dancing

    COT Latin Band takes the stage with professional dancers leading the floor.

Can't Make It?

Bid From Anywhere.
Help From Everywhere.

The silent auction goes online ahead of the gala — and a direct donation goes the same place every dollar at the gala goes: into a child's room.