The 2025 event is sold out! Please contact STARability to be added to the waitlist.
The STAR Gala is STARability's largest fundraiser of the year. The gala supports innovative, community-based programs that help hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) learn skills, find jobs and make social connection.
Saturday, Feb. 1, 3-8 p.m. | The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón
Join STARability Foundation for an inspiring day celebrating the stories of our STAR participants, their families and friends. The 2025 STAR Gala presented by STOCK Development will include an day full of light, promise, joy, and togetherness. The STAR-studded event will begin with an extended cocktail party from 3-5 p.m., followed by our program from 5-8 p.m. including dinner, dance numbers, fund-our-need, and an extensive silent and live auction.
Kelly Assaad and Christa Mangiello
Our Committee
Event co-chairs: Kelly Assaad and Christa Mangiello
Sponsorship chair: Darlene Bertucci and Jenny Haire
Live Auction chair: Carrie Cooney
Silent Auction co-chairs: Barbie Kellam, Nick Radick and Vicki Weidle
Laura Georgelos, Judy Gilman, Geena Kandel, Monica Lukas, Jen Mitchell, Allison Rainey, Holly Shapiro, Rochelle Shucart, Teresa St. Andre, Adrienne Welsh, Kristen Whitesell
Interested in sponsorship for your company? Click below to view available levels and benefits!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
