2022 STAR Gala: Light the Night
February 12, 2022 5:30 - 10:00 pm
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL, USA
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STARability Foundation welcomes you back to the inspiring STAR Gala benefit - our largest fundraising event of the year - at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples! The 2022 STAR Gala: Light the Night will include an evening full of light, promise, joy and togetherness. The event will begin with a cocktail hour and our signature Diamond Drop under the stars, followed by a delicious dinner, Cirque du Soleil-style entertainment, an extensive silent and live auction led by auctioneer Rick Gallo and event emcee Stacey Deffenbaugh of NBC2 News.
Because of the overwhelming interest in this inspiring and exciting event, we are sold out! The STAR Gala will be streamed live for anyone who cannot attend in person and would like to participate. Live stream begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12. We look forward to seeing you!
The STAR Gala is critical to our mission of transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through social, vocational and educational connections to the community. Proceeds from the STAR Gala ensure STARability can preserve and expand its innovative programs and services that shine light on ability, not disability. Your support will help more than 290 participants and their families.
We invite you to help us light the night with hope for a bright future for all of our STARs!
Wondering what to wear to the 2022 STAR Gala? Guests in past years have worn gowns, cocktail dresses, suits and tuxes. Visit our 2020 STAR Gala Facebook album for inspiration!
Diamond Drop
Enter our signature Diamond Drop for a chance to win this one-of-a-kind dazzling earring set generously donated by Crown Jewelers of Naples. Valued at $16,800, these specially designed earrings display crossing strands of over five (5) carats of diamonds that resemble star bursts.
Please note: Diamond Drop raffle ticket(s) purchased before midnight on Friday, Feb. 11, are $75. Diamond Drop tickets purchased in-person at the STAR Gala on Saturday, Feb. 12, are $100.
Stream the Live Event
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The preferred way to participate in our live-stream event is from your laptop to your Smart TV using an HDMI cable. This keeps your smaller, portable device available for you to use to participate through the donation and auction platform, GiveSmart. We encourage you to set up and test your equipment PRIOR TO the live-streamed event, which will start promptly at 7 p.m. Feb. 12.
Due to technology, if you are watching the event from the comfort of your home, you will not be able to participate in the live auction or frenzy raffle. We kindly ask that you sit back and enjoy the bidding.
For questions in advance, please email Rachael Johnston at [email protected] or call our support line at 239.594.9007 night of.
