Kyra's Hope Foundation presents
ILLUMINATE
The Gala of Lights
Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Mercer Island Community Center · Festive Attire
One Evening, One Community
An evening of light for children facing cancer
ILLUMINATE gathers our community for a single purpose: comfort for children in treatment today, and breakthroughs for the children who come after them. Every seat, every bid, and every raised paddle funds hope boxes, direct family support, and pediatric cancer research.
Together Toward Our Goal
Every seat, sponsorship, and gift lights the way
$143,404RAISED
GOAL $400,000
36% OF THE WAY THERE
The Evening at a Glance
Doors and Cocktail Reception
Champagne, silent auction opens, music
Dinner is Served
An elevated plated dinner celebrating the warmth, hospitality, and traditions
Program and Live Auction
Stories of hope, extraordinary packages
Light the Way
The paddle raise, every hand lifts a family
Final Glow
Silent auction closes, dessert and farewells
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors
The partners lighting the way
Presented by
Community Partners
