Children’s Gala

You're invited to a night of elegance and inspiration, powering Children´s Hospital Colorado´s transformative work in pediatric care as The Children's Gala returns to the Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center.

For more than four decades, the Children's Gala community has annually supported critical hospital programs. We hope you will join us to make a difference for kids!

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Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation Presents the 2026 Children’s Gala

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026
6 p.m.-Midnight

Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center
650 15th St, Denver, CO, 80202

Sponsorships: range from $5,000 to $100,000
Individual tickets to Children’s Gala: $500 each

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Event Details

Attire: Formal (Black-tie Optional)


6 -7:30 p.m.               Cocktail Reception + Auction
7:30-9 p.m.                Dinner + Program
9 p.m.-Midnight      Entertainment | The After Party

Children’s Gala: Maximum (4) tickets per person. Tickets purchased together will be seated together. Limited inventory available.

2026 Gala Entertainment:
Blues Traveler

We’re excited to be showcasing a Colorado favorite at this year’s Children’s Gala!

In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler — John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill, and the late Bobby Sheehan — gathered in their drummer’s parent’s basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. From these high school sessions emerged a band that would go on to release 14 studio albums and counting, four of which have gone gold, three platinum, and one six-times platinum- selling more than 10 million combined units worldwide. Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run-Around,” had the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Their movie credits include Blues Brothers 2000, Kingpin, Wildflowers and others. A television favorite, they have been featured on Saturday Night Live, Austin City Limits, VH1’s Behind the Music and they have the record for the most appearances of any artist on The Late Show with David Letterman. Blues Traveler’s latest effort, 2021’s Traveler’s Blues, is nominated for a Grammy in the category of “Best Traditional Blues Album,” bringing their 35+ year journey full circle.

Group portrait of five musicians seated and standing in a warmly lit indoor venue. The group poses in front of patterned gold-and-brown curtains, with some members seated on a couch and others leaning forward toward the camera. Casual attire includes denim shirts, a red-and-black plaid shirt, a black button-down shirt with a black hat, and dark shirts and jeans. A patterned rug covers the floor.

What is Children’s Gala like?

Picture an elegant cocktail reception, inspiring messages of impact from our patients, late-night bites and entertainment, and an unforgettable night to support kids!

Looking for tickets to the After Party only?

After Party ticket purchasers will have access to the After Party event (9 p.m.-midnight) to enjoy gourmet bites, cocktails and live entertainment from Blues Traveler. Purchase After Party-only tickets here!

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Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Enjoy the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center before and after the Gala

Special rates for Gala attendees are available until Oct. 13!

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Support Children’s Gala from afar!

Can’t make it to the Gala but still want to support? You can donate to the 2026 Children’s Gala here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

By sponsoring this premier evening, you are supporting critical care, groundbreaking research and healthy outcomes at Children’s Colorado. Sponsorships range from $5,000 – $100,000, with individual tickets available for $500.

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2026 Children’s Gala Sponsors

Imagine Sponsors

Karen and Garrett Baum — Urban Frontier
Marcy and Bruce Benson
Crothall Healthcare
Mizel-Mandarich Foundation

Platinum Sponsors

Laura Barton and William Matthews
Matlin Injury Law
Craig Ponzio
Elizabeth Searle and Family

Gold Sponsors

5280
American Furniture Warehouse
Carolyn and Michael Asher
Asset Solutions, Inc. of Littleton
Bison Oil & Gas IV
Buckeye Ranch
Randy Carter/Benefactor
Children’s Champions
Colorado Commercial Services
Forum Family Medicine
Guzman Energy
Suzanne & Dave Hoover
Vyonne and Jeff Keller
MTech Mechanical
Sachi & Jeff Osatinski
Pepsi
Peregrine Hospitality
PNC Bank
RJ Clark Family Foundation
The True Family
University of Colorado Anschutz Campus School of Medicine

Silver Sponsors

2221 Society
Alpine Bank
Apex Paramedics
Beacon Pointe Advisors
BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc.
The Calamari Family
Children’s Hospital Colorado Anesthesiology
Miriam Conant
Denver Broncos Foundation
dovetail solutions/Vectra Bank CO
Edward Jones
El Pomar Foundation
GH Phipps
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman P.C.
Paige and Anthony Hayes
Kroenke Sports
Lina K. Kulkarni-Politano
Lockton
McCarthy/AEI
MGA Home Healthcare
Moore
Ovintiv
Plante Moran
Michael Rosenthal
Stephanie and Matt Seebaum
Shea Properties
Craig Smith
The Stoddard Family
Treanor
United HealthCare
University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology
University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics

After Party Sponsors

Cator Ruma
HDR

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