The Gala is Polk County’s signature black-tie fundraising event. Held annually, it supports patients cared for by Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, Bostick Heart Center, Cassidy Cancer Center, Family Health Centers and a variety of other health care services provided by Winter Haven Hospital.
All proceeds raised from the 2024 Gala will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health.
2025 Save the Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
The Gala is Polk County’s signature black-tie fundraising event. Held annually, it supports patients cared for by Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, Bostick Heart Center, Cassidy Cancer Center, Family Health Centers and a variety of other health care services provided by Winter Haven Hospital.
All proceeds raised from the 2024 Gala will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health.
2025 Save the Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
36th Gala:
Please join us at Polk County’s premier fundraising event – the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala! Join us for an elegant evening on Thursday, November 6th, featuring BRAND NEW entertainment, late night music & dancing, three-course dinner with open bar, fine wines, exciting live auction, silent auction and raffle drawings.
Special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors — Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neill, Jr. – and – Huston Cadillac
The Gala event includes:
- NEW & exciting live entertainment like the Gala has never seen before by the Las Vegas Award Winning Group – MO5AIC
- Late-night music, dancing, snacks & ice cream station
- Three-course gourmet dinner with open bar [Dinner Sponsored by: The Winter Haven Sun]
- Live auction featuring amazing experiences & trips
- NEW silent auction items available thru online bidding [Auction Sponsored by: Citizens Bank & Trust and Mahalak Auto Group]
- Chance to win a pair of beautiful Diamond Hoop Earrings [Sponsored by: International Diamond Center | Lakeland]
- Bourbon and Fine Wine 52 Card raffle drawings
- And so much more!
For more information about how to support or sponsor the 2025 Gala, please contact the Foundation office at (863) 292-4138 or whhfoundation@baycare.org
36th Gala:
Please join us at Polk County’s premier fundraising event – the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Gala! Join us for an elegant evening on Thursday, November 6th, featuring BRAND NEW entertainment, late night music & dancing, three-course dinner with open bar, fine wines, exciting live auction, silent auction and raffle drawings.
Special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors — Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neill, Jr. -and- Huston Cadillac
The Gala event includes:
- NEW & exciting live entertainment like the Gala has never seen before by the Las Vegas Award Winning Group – MO5AIC
- Late-night music, dancing, snacks & ice cream station
- Three-course gourmet dinner with open bar [Dinner Sponsored by: The Winter Haven Sun]
- Live auction featuring amazing experiences & trips
- NEW silent auction items available thru online bidding [Auction Sponsored by: Citizens Bank & Trust and Mahalak Auto Group]
- Chance to win a pair of beautiful Diamond Hoop Earrings [Sponsored by: International Diamond Center | Lakeland]
- Bourbon and Fine Wine 52 Card raffle drawings
- And so much more!
For more information about how to support or sponsor the 2025 Gala, please contact the Foundation office at (863) 292-4138 or whhfoundation@baycare.org
