Thank you for making the 2026 STAR Gala an unforgettable evening where generosity and ability truly took center stage.
On Saturday, February 7, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, our community gathered for a powerful celebration of inclusion, inspiration, and impact. Guests enjoyed a vibrant cocktail hour featuring special performances by the STARability Music Academy, followed by an elegant dinner, silent and live auctions, and a night filled with meaningful connection.
Because of your extraordinary generosity, together we raised over $3.8 million to support STARability’s mission of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The STAR Gala is more than a beautiful evening — it is a catalyst for opportunity, growth, and independence for the people we serve. Every sponsorship, bid, paddle raise, and donation helps ensure our STARs continue to shine in our programs, workplaces, and community.
To our event chairs Barbie Kellam, Jenny Haire, & Morgan Rodgers, sponsors, donors, attendees, volunteers, and at-home bidders — thank you. Your support makes lasting impact possible.
We are deeply grateful for a community that believes in ability.
