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Thank You! 2026 Gala Results & Photos☀️

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader,

April is Autism Acceptance Month- and we think it's a great time to reflect on the impact we can make together!

As you may have already seen, at our 2026 Autism Acceptance Gala, we gathered to celebrate, connect, and acknowledge the importance of building a community where individuals with autism are truly included and valued.

As we look back on the gala, we’re filled with gratitude. It was more than just an evening, it was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with shared purpose. Your presence and support helped create a space where stories were honored, like Val's, who has been advocating for her son for the past 50 years. When her son was young our schools were not inclusive and he was not allowed to attend school.

Because of you, we are able to keep building an inclusive community. We raised $66,012 to continue supporting families, raising awareness, and helping create lasting change.

Now we are busy doing the work to empower autistic individuals, and support the families impacted by autism. But it's not too late to be a part of this important work, you can still donate today.

Val's story makes me proud of the work we are doing together. Please see the final results below along with pictures of this fabulous night. Thanks again for being a part of this important work!

With a grateful heart,

Elizabeth

Gala Photos

Thanks to our talented photographer, Grace Sveen, we have a full portfolio of photos of our night together. Please check them out and feel free to download. Thanks Grace!

*Please credit Grace Sveen when posting on social media.

Photo Booth

Med City Moments shared their fun and memorable photos for download or print. Thanks to Med City Moments for the one of a kind experience ! You can see your fun photos below.

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