Frequently asked questions

See below for answers to questions you may have about our gala.

Event experience

The gala is on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6 pm in Stamford, Connecticut.

At the gala, you can expect:

  • A cocktail hour
  • A sit-down dinner and ceremony
  • Live and silent auctions
  • Dancing and entertainment

We’re hosting a gala to bring our community together in support of our mission while raising critical funds for our organization. We need your support to increase our capacity, expand our services, and continue leading the way. Beyond fundraising, the gala will celebrate a decade of providing groundbreaking LGBTQ health care.

Guests are encouraged to dress in formal evening fabulousness. We celebrate fashion that honors your identity, comfort, and joy!

Yes! There will be a sit-down dinner by world-renowned caterer Abigail Kirsch, with options to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions. There will also be an open bar and non-alcoholic refreshments available throughout the evening.

Tickets & registration

Yes, a ticket is required for admission. Please make sure you register and purchase your ticket beforehand. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

A general admission ticket is $500. A table is $5,000 and includes 10 tickets.

You can purchase your tickets/tables through the gala’s webpage.

No, you will receive a digital ticket to your email.
Make a mistake or change your mind? Please email Bethany Cinque, Director of Donor Engagement, at bcinque@anchorhealthct.org for assistance with refunds.

Venue & logistics

Yes, there will be parking at the venue. Valet parking will also be available for your convenience.

Yes, there are a number of hotels within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the venue, including:

Transportation will not be provided to the venue.

*For 1 room/1 person as of July 16, 2026. Rates are subject to change. 

We are committed to creating an event that is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all guests.

The Loading Dock has the following features:

  • Accessible to wheelchairs and other mobility devices
  • Designated spaces available for disabled parking permit holders
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms

When you purchase your ticket, you’ll have the opportunity to inform us of any accessibility needs or specific accommodations. Our guest services team will work with you directly to help ensure a great experience.

Fundraising & auction

Our silent auction will go live a few days before the gala. Ticket holders will be automatically registered as bidders and can visit the auction page to browse items and place bids before and during the event. If you can’t attend the gala but still want to bid on an item, you can register through the auction page by following Givebutter’s registration instructions.
Yes, please use the auction item donation form to donate an item or service to our silent auction.
Payments will be processed automatically through the payment method you used when registering for the event. If you didn’t add a payment method in advance, our team will be available on the day of to ensure you are set up before bidding.
Yes, you can edit your payment information online through your bidder profile on our Givebutter auction page.
 
If you are logged out (or you have not registered to bid yet), you will see a blue Register to Bid button on the auction page. You can log in by clicking on the menu button (three lines) in the upper right-hand corner of the auction page. Click Sign in.
 
Once you’ve successfully logged in, your name and profile photo will appear in the corner, and you will see three menu options in your bidder dashboard. If you still see the blue Register to Bid button, you are not successfully registered or logged in.
 
To update your payment information, click Settings on your bidder dashboard.
 
Our team will also be able to update your payment information when you check in on the day of the event.
While we will miss your presence, we truly appreciate your generosity. Please visit our donate page to support our programs and services.
Yes, the silent auction will be open to all! You can register through the auction page by following Givebutter’s registration instructions.

Is there something we didn’t answer for you? Please email Bethany Cinque, Director of Donor Engagement, at bcinque@anchorhealthct.org for any questions or assistance.