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 2025 Gala will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health.

2026 Save the Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

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 2025 Gala will be utilized locally to support the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Mental Health. 

2026 Save the Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

36th Gala:

THANK YOU to all of the wonderful sponsors, guests, auction participants and volunteers for helping to make the 2025 Gala event a great success. 

Special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors —  Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neill, Jr. – and – Huston Cadillac 

For more information about how to support or sponsor the 2026 Gala, please contact the Foundation office at (863) 292-4138 or whhfoundation@baycare.org

36th Gala:

THANK YOU to all of the wonderful Gala sponsors, guests, auction participants and volunteers for helping to make the 2025 Gala event a great success.

Special thanks to our 2025 Presenting Sponsors — Mr. and Mrs. George O’Neill, Jr. -and- Huston Cadillac 

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