Let Us Entertain You!
We are thrilled to invite you to our 9th Annual Golden Gala on September 27th at the beautiful DoubleTree in Reading—an unforgettable evening dedicated to supporting local families battling pediatric cancer and advancing vital cancer research.
This year, we’re aiming to make this Gala the biggest and most inspiring yet, and we need YOU to be a part of it. With your support, we’ve already helped over 130 families directly with financial aid and contributed $300,000 to cancer research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
But we’re not stopping there. On September 27th, we will come together for an evening of heartwarming stories, live entertainment, and the powerful impact of your generosity. Every moment of the night will fuel our mission to bring hope and support to those who need it most.
As a foundation driven entirely by volunteers, we believe in the power of community. By attending, you’ll be helping us continue our work and uplifting the spirits of families in their toughest battles. Together, we can create a lasting legacy of hope, strength, and resilience.
Let’s make this Gala a night that will live on in the hearts of all who attend. Your presence can make a world of difference. See you there! ✨
2025 Event Details
Date
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time
5:00 pm- 10:00 pm (dinner starts promptly at 6:00pm)
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton
701 Penn St Reading, Pa 19601
Ticket Options
$125 per person
– OR –
reserve a private table of 10 for $1250
2025 Discounts!
Buy your tickets or table…
January-March 20%OFF: $100 a ticket or $1000 a table
April- May 10%OFF: $112.50 a ticket or $1125 a table
June- September Full price! $125 a ticket or $1250 a table
TICKET PURCHASE DEADLINE!
Monday, September 15, 2025
Online Raffles
Get ready for the most exciting raffle experience yet at this year’s Golden Gala! 🏆🎉
For the first time ever, all raffles will be hosted through an easy-to-use third-party site, giving you the freedom to browse and purchase your tickets straight from your phone! 📱✨
Before the Gala: Sneak a peek at the amazing prizes up for grabs starting September 16th—and keep checking back for fresh updates right up until the big night!
At the event: Simply use your phone to explore the raffles on display and secure your chance to win. But remember—you must be at the Gala to win! Names will be automatically drawn at 9:30 PM, and the excitement will be off the charts as we reveal the lucky winners LIVE! 🎊
Important: Prizes will NOT be held or delivered after the Gala ends, so be sure to be present and claim your prize that night! Don’t miss your chance to win incredible prizes while supporting a cause close to our hearts. This is your opportunity to make a difference—and walk away with something amazing!
Start checking the raffle page on or around September 16th and get ready for an unforgettable evening of giving, fun, and the thrill of winning! 🌟
Sponsorships
Title Sponsorship (1 available)
$12,500
- 30 invitations with premium seating
- Logo on Laney’s Legacy of Hope website for 1 year, as Gala 2024 Title Sponsor
- 1-minute video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
- 30 Gala Signature Glasses
- Title sponsor recognition on all advertising and promotional items
- Title Sponsor signage at Event in Dining room
Fighter Sponsorship
Covers the cost of Fighter Families’ Attendance
$7,500
- 20 invitations with premium seating
- 1-minute video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
- Professional Photo with Laney’s Fighters at the event
- 20 Gala Signature Glasses
- Recognitions during events as Fighter Sponsor at Fighter tables
Golden Glitter Sponsorship
$5,000
- 20 invitations with premium seating
- 30-second video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
- 20 Gala Signature Glasses
- Recognition during the event of sponsorship
Angel Wings Sponsorship
$2,500
- 10 invitations with premium seating
- 15-second video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
- 10 Gala Signature Glasses
Sparkle Sponsorship
$1,500
- 10 invitations with premium seating
- 10-second video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
Program Patron
$500
- 5-second video promo or advertisement played/displayed during the event (video or advertisement will need to be submitted by September 16th and will need to be compatible with PowerPoint)
Donate Raffle Prizes
Does your company want to participate in our event and donate a fantastic raffle prize? Click the button below to complete our form, and one of our board members will reach out to you.
Alexis Runyen
Piper Irias
Jeremiah Reedy
Vincent Nowroozi
Xavier Ortiz
Caden Davis
Lucas Brown
Because dear Lucas you were a complete joy and abundant light to all that knew you. Your dad and my heart grew greater than we knew possible the moment we met you.
Megan Martin
Shailey Kimmel
Celia Cosentino
Julia Adams
Chloe Koenig
Anthony Myers
Benjamin Reinhold
Blaze Troutman
Kierra Broadwater
Liam Simpson
Juwan Adams
Scarlet Ornelas
Michael Gallagher
King Singh
Riley Rejniak
Skylar Maganda
Yomary Velez
Gemma Cecil
Troy Viveros
Arelio Mercado
Arelis Rodriguez
Vincent Lucchese
Camden Martinez
Taylor Rose Schmidt
Hozhoonii Suer
Lylah-Jean
Ayden Brown
Cristinia Astacio
Antonio Gomez-Colon
Laynee Costello
The life-threatening battle was over for now. The chemo caused extensive tooth decay and physical delays, but hey we were out of the woods. Laynee worked tirelessly with PT and OT at both St. Christopher’s and the local school district to “just be a regular kid again.” We enjoyed nearly two years of clean scans and that oh so joyous phrase “no evidence of disease,” until two weeks ago. Laynee went in for her routine scans when “no evidence of disease” was off the table. How could this happen when rhabdomyosarcoma? This was not the plan. What else could we do besides wait on the biopsy of both the original tumor site and her bladder (where the new tumor was found). After days of an agonizing wait we got the news we were hoping not to hear, both sites are positive for rhabdomyosarcoma. Laynee will not only be undergoing intense multi-drug chemotherapy but radiation as well. This Friday Laynee has her PET scan and next week bilateral bone marrow biopsies to see if her cancer has metastasized. After that, her port will be placed on Wednesday during the bone marrow aspiration, and chemotherapy will be started immediately after.
Best case scenario Laynee will have local spread, and hopefully, the chemo and radiation will be enough (we were warned that her ovaries would have to be frozen to preserve fertility and her bladder will most likely be destroyed, leading the nephrectomy tubes). This next line is the most challenging line to write; if her cancer has metastasized, there is nothing more we can do but attempt to prolong Laynee’s life since it will have become terminal.
Kyanna Harris
Virginia Rose Vandermark
Isabella “Bella” Conroy
Ariel Rodriguez
Brayden Zackon
Mason Kosmoski
Angelina Miele
Reynaldo Flores
Rey had another tumor September 5, 2017, we decided to go to Washington to children’s hospital to do trial medication, but it didn’t work, so they decide to remove the tumor at Hershey. It went great but less than a month later two more tumors grew, they decided to remove the cancer on Dec 19, 2017, Dec 20th MRI was conducted, and they found a small tumor that wasn’t initially visible. Due to the location, he was not a candidate for surgery. January 9, 2018, he went in for a gamma knife procedure and Sunday morning Jan 28, 2018, he suffered two seizures. Monday morning Jan 29th, 2018, they found two new tumors. We are waiting to hear what treatment he can get to avoid the tumors to get any bigger.