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Don’t Stop Believin’

the gala for American Family Children’s Hospital

Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Monona Terrace Convention Center

We believe it’s essential that every child has access to the most innovative and compassionate care. Together, we can help deliver life-altering treatments and cures and support patients through their healthcare journey; providing hope to sick kids and their families now and into the future.

Our 2023 gala will be a celebration of coming back together again in support of the hospital. The event will include a strolling dinner, silent and live auction, program and special performances by the Children’s Theater of Madison and Sixteen Candles, the nation’s premier ‘80s pop experience.

Event Schedule: 

5:00 PM - Registration begins. Guests can enjoy a strolling dinner, and cocktails, bid on silent auction items and participate in our two raffles.

7:30 PM - The live program begins. Guests will be treated to a special performance by Children's Theater of Madison, hear stories and meet some of our amazing patients and bid on some fabulous live auction packages.

9:30 PM - Rock out with Sixteen Candles, the nation's premier '80s pop experience and enjoy dessert and a coffee bar.

Sponsorships are available now. Learn more HERE!

Purchase your seats or tables HERE!

Make a donation HERE

Donate an auction item HERE

LIMITED OFFER! Fine art photographer, author and supporter, David Yarrow is graciously donating proceeds from the sale of his new book “Storytelling” to American Family Children’s Hospital. Learn more HERE!

For more information, please contact Liz Hill at friends@uwhealth.org or (608) 890-9957.

Special Thanks to our Sponsors!

  • American Family Insurance
  • Department of Pediatrics, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Dr. Jim Berbee & Ms. Karen Walsh
  • JLA Architects
  • Mich B. & Maneesh Arora
  • CI Pediatric Therapy Centers
  • Dental Health Associates of Madison, LTD.
  • Exact Sciences
  • Flad Development and Investment Corporation
  • J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.
  • KFI Staffing
  • Salzwedel Family Fund, Inc.
  • Virent, Inc
  • Capitol Bank
  • Fiore Companies
  • Godfrey & Kahn
  • Hooper Foundation / General Heating & Air Conditioning Foundation
  • Ideaquest
  • Isthmus Partners
  • JP Cullen
  • M3 Insurance
  • Pierce Family Foundation
  • Restaino & Associates Realtors
  • RSM US LLP
  • Zimmerman Architectural Studios
  • Accord Realty
  • Aldo Partners, LLC
  • American Family Christina Gallagher Agency Inc
  • Dr. Petros V Anagnostopoulos & Mrs. Ilektra Kolokouri-Anagnostopoulos
  • Baird - West Madison Private Wealth Management
  • Baker Tilly
  • Barclays Capital Inc.
  • BDO
  • Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Kim Bentz
  • BMO
  • Dr. & Mrs. Tom & Jennifer Brazelton
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steve & Jenny Carl
  • Dr. Pelin Cengiz & Dr. Mustafa Baskaya
  • Chas Martin Team - Sprinkman Real Estate
  • Chase Brieman of CBRE
  • Children's Theater of Madison
  • Dr. James Conway & Ms. Kathy Trace
  • Mr. Michael Cummings & Ms. Karen Hyun
  • Dr. Tony D'Alessandro & Mrs. Alison Tenbruggencate
  • Department of Anesthesiology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Department of Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Department of Psychiatry, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Division of Pediatric Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Division of Plastic Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Division of Vascular Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Mrs. & Mr. Claire & Mark Finando
  • Flesch Family
  • Dr. & Mr. Catey & Jonathan Garland
  • Dr. & Mr. Kara & Brian Gill
  • Goldstein Advisors
  • Gordon Flesch Company
  • Mrs. & Mr. Michelle & Stephen Hoke
  • Hubbard Wilson & Zelenkova LLC
  • IMEG Corp
  • Dr. & Mrs. Benny & Jenny Iskandar
  • Mr. & Mrs. Al & Lynn Jaeger
  • Mrs. & Mr. Julie & Jason Jensen
  • Joanna Janas Real Estate
  • Johnson Block and Company, Inc.
  • Dr. & Mrs. Alan & Patty Kaplan
  • Mrs. & Mr. Christy & Chip Kaufman
  • Mr. & Mrs. Rich & Mary Lynch
  • Michael F. Simon Builders
  • Middleton Jewelers
  • Dr. & Mr. Kirstin & Steve Nackers
  • Ms. & Mr. Christine & Ryan Nicometo
  • Mr. David Niemann & Ms. Julie Unite
  • OPN Architects
  • Mrs. & Mr. Heather & Bill Pellino
  • Perkins Coie LLP
  • Mr. & Mrs. Sverre & Sara Roang
  • Dr. & Mrs. Joshua & Wonah Ross
  • Mrs. Bree Schenkel & Mr. Richard Arnesen
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jay & Katie Sekelsky
  • Settlers bank
  • Dr. & Mrs. Andy & Katie Stadler
  • The Burish Group of UBS Financial Services Inc.
  • The QTI Group
  • University of Wisconsin Athletics
  • US Bank
  • Walkner Condon Financial Advisors
  • Wealth Enhancement - The Oswald Team
  • Mr. & Mrs. Theran & Julie Welsh
  • Wiseman Capital - Your Passive Real Estate Investing Solution
  • WKOW 27