Join us for one unforgettable evening
The Children’s Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the City of Heroes behind our work at the 2025 Children’s Gala. Witness powerful stories of lifesaving pediatric care and compassion, and join together to advance emergency care for little superheroes fighting some of life’s most critical and urgent health battles.
There are no limits to the good this community can do, together. Since the inaugural Children’s Gala more than 20 years ago, this cherished event has raised millions in support of Sanford Children’s, supporting enhancements to critical care, providing essential help for families and changing lives through state-of-the-art lifesaving equipment.
Already purchased a table? Please RSVP here and let us know who’s attending.
October 4, 2025
Sanford Pentagon | 2210 W Pentagon Pl, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
5:30 p.m. | Social
6:30 p.m. | Dinner
7:30 p.m. | Program
World-class pediatric care, fueled by philanthropy
What care can do, together
Sixteen years after our community came together in philanthropy to create the Castle of Care, Sanford Children’s stands today as one of the nation’s leading providers of pediatric health care. With nearly 700 caregivers who collaborate across 35 pediatric specialties, seven primary care clinics, the region’s only freestanding children’s hospital and Sanford Research, Sanford Children’s serves thousands of kids from across our region each year.
Every moment of care — from lifesaving treatments to the support families count on — is made possible by generous donors who believe in our mission.
Where we can go, together
As more and more kids count on the Sanford Children’s, we count on our community’s generosity more than ever.
Every gift raised for Sanford Children’s through the Sanford Health Foundation supports everything from fairytale spaces to lifesaving equipment, family and patient services, research and more. It all adds up to help recruit and retain expert caregivers, maintain the most advanced NICU in the Dakotas and deliver world-class care, close to home.
FAQs
Children’s Gala FAQs
Event Preparation
- Will there be coat check? – Yes, coat check will be in the entrance.
- Do I need a ticket to enter the Gala? – It is recommended that guests register in advance of the event to assist in a quicker check-in. Staff will assist you with check-in and locating your table once you arrive. RSVP today!
- Can I purchase additional tickets or tables at the door? – While we wish we could accommodate everyone, there will be no additional ticket or table sales at the event.
- If one of my guests is unexpectedly unable to attend, can I invite someone else at the last minute? (For table hosts or sponsors only) – Yes, you can invite someone other than your original guest. Please tell our registration table the name of the person who is unable to attend and provide them with the name of your new guest. Your new guest will need to check in at the registration table.
At the Event
- Where should I park? – There is a lot to the south of the Pentagon reserved for Gala parking (2210 W Pentagon Pl).
- Are there organized shuttles? – Yes, shuttles will be circulating throughout the parking lot to take guests from their car to the entrance, and then back to vehicles at the end of the evening.
- Is there valet? – Yes, valet will be available for those who need the extra assistance.
- What can I expect as a guest at this event? – The Children’s Gala will be an incredibly impactful and inspiring event, lifting up our dedicated caregivers, crucial programs and services, and sweet pediatric patients. There will be a cocktail hour and hors d’oeuvres, a delicious plated-dinner, drinks, a compelling program featuring the beautiful work happening each day at Sanford Children’s, followed by music and dancing.
- Will there be a vegetarian plate option? – Yes, please notify the server that you would like a vegetarian plate.
- Will there be an opportunity to partner with Sanford Children’s and support their mission at the event? – Yes! Guests inspired by the evening will have the opportunity to give by way of credit card or invoice through our Miracle Match.