Gilda's Live in '25
Join Gilda’s Club Minnesota for a one-of-a-kind gala celebration featuring live music, live art, and more! Proceeds will support Gilda’s Club Minnesota’s five-part cancer support programming.
Schedule of Events
5:00 PM Doors Open
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, take part in the jewelry pull, browse the silent auction, visit our live artist, and enjoy Cuddles for a Cause with Hank.
5:45 PM Gourmet Food Stations Open
Enjoy a delicious dinner from A’BULAE at your leisure. You may continue to browse and mingle during the dinner hour.
7:15 PM Program | Silent Auction Closes
Make your final silent auction bids before taking in the evening’s programming celebrating the people of Gilda’s Club. The program includes a live auction, where attendees can support Gilda’s Club by bidding on valuable packages and one-of-a-kind experiences.
8:15 PM Dessert & Dancing
Enjoy an array of delicious desserts and music by NunnAbove.
8:30 PM Silent Auction Checkout Opens
Attendees may pick up their silent auction items anytime between 8:30 and 10:00 pm. Please make sure you have checked out on your Givesmart account prior to silent auction pickup.
10:00 PM Night Concludes
Parking
Due to a Saints game the same evening, event parking rates will apply at ramps in the area. A donor has generously prepaid for parking in two interstate lots, where gala attendees may park for free:
Needles Lot – MN2031 (242 E 8th St, St. Paul)
Lancer Lot – MN2036 (262 E 8th St, St. Paul)
“Lot Closed” signs will be out, but as a gala attendee you may park for free. Please do not use the lot in between the Needles and Lancer lots. Only 49 spots are available across both lots, so we recommend arriving early if you’d like to secure a spot.
Other parking options include a public parking ramp with a limited amount of spots located underneath A’BULAE, accessible by credit card (event rates will apply), and metered street parking. Learn more about parking options at Abulae.com/Parking.
Since paid parking will be at a premium, we recommend carpooling or using rideshare options if you can!
Gala Admission: $150
Your gala ticket includes dinner and dessert by A’BULAE. The evening includes a reception hour, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and more.
Leader in Giving: $1,000
Leaders in Giving help underwrite the expense of this milestone event, ensuring that funds raised directly benefit our members. Leaders in Giving will be recognized as key supporters of Gilda’s Club and can reserve up to four tickets to the event.
Purchase a Table: $2,000
Table sponsors help underwrite the cost of the event. A table package includes tickets and a reserved table for eight as well as additional sponsorship benefits.
Have Questions?
Contact Katherine Todd, Executive Director, at 952-767-7620 or Katherine.Todd@GildasClubMN.org.
Virtual Silent Auction: April 17 – 24, 2025
Gilda’s Club is hosting a silent auction in conjunction with our annual gala! Supporters will be able to bid on items virtually from April 17th through April 24th, 2025. The silent auction will culminate at the gala, where select donated items will be set up for viewing. Gala attendance is not necessary for participation in the silent auction.
To browse and bid on silent auction items, register at GildasLive.GiveSmart.com.
Sponsor the Gala
Support from our community is vital to our growth and success. Sponsorship ensures that the donations made on the day of the event can be used to directly serve our members impacted by cancer.
Sponsorship ranges from $2,000 table sponsorships to a Diamond-level presenting sponsorship. All sponsors receive tickets and a reserved table for eight as well as additional benefits.
To learn more about sponsorship or to reserve your place as a sponsor, contact Katherine Todd, Executive Director, at 952-767-7620 or Katherine.Todd@GildasClubMN.org.
Donate Auction Items
This year’s gala will include a live auction, silent auction, and games including wine and gift card pulls. Do you know of a restaurant that could offer a tasting experience? Do you or does someone you know own a second home or cabin that could offer a weekend or week-long stay? Would you like to put together a silent auction basket? We would love to hear from you! If you have a lead you’d like to share, contact Gilda’s Club at 612-227-2147 or Donations@GildasClubMN.org.
Volunteer
There are numerous opportunities to help out in advance of and at the Gala! Visit our volunteer platform to see a list of Gala-related volunteer opportunities.
Table Sponsors
Bauer Design Build
Eva and John Boehm
Ron and Kathy Colby
Addison and Casey Demer
Deborah Dillon
Virginia Grossman
Nanette and Scott Johnson
Masonic Cancer Center – University of Minnesota
Schmidt & Salita Law Firm
Fred and Peggy Schommer
think2perform and Elena Beckius
Kathryn Tschida
Moira Webster-Larranaga
Wipfli and Greg Newfield
Leaders in Giving
Karn Anderson
Carol and Richard Bergenstal
Louise Harris
Becky Huerta
Randy and Mary Klauk
Gabrielle and J.R. Minkus
Gloria Murman
Ideal Credit Union
Indue Flooring
praeeo
Al and Flory Seck
Jerry and Candace Seck
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor