VIPS Gala

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2027 VIPS GALA
SAVE THE DATE: MAY 15, 2027
PROGRESS PARK

Thank you to all who joined us at the 2026 VIPS Gala. We are thrilled to share that, thanks to a few additional gifts received after the event, the Gala raised an incredible $296,475 in support of our mission.



The evening was filled with energy, generosity, and celebration. A standout moment came when Darlene Fryman won the Golden Ticket and then donated her winnings back to VIPS. From the silent auction and live music to the laughter shared throughout the evening, our community came together in a remarkable way to support children who are blind or low vision. Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and donated to make this our most successful gala yet. Check out a few photos from the event below or view the full photo gallery here.

Photos from the 2025 Gala

A man plays a giant Jinga on the lawn at Progress Park.
Attendees during the dinner portion of the 2025 VIPS Gala.
People sit around a fire pit under trees lit with string lights at Progress Park.
Four people pose for a photo in front of the VIPS step and repeat at the 2025 VIPS Gala.
An artist creates a painting for the auction at the 2025 VIPS Gala.
Two women pose for a photo at the 2025 VIPS Gala.
A group of nine pose for a photo during the 2025 VIPS Gala.
Two women pose for a photo during the 2025 VIPS Gala.
A group of seven poses for a photo in front of giant letters that spell VIPS.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Guiding Light Sponsor

Caldwell Preload logo

Changing Lives Sponsor

Kosair fr Kids logo

Hope for the Future Sponsors

River City Retina Consultants logo
American Printing House logo
MarshMcLennan Agency logo

Helping Hands Sponsors

KSBCF logo
LGE+KU Foundation loho
DMLO logo
Baird logo
Steel Technologies logo
Barber Cabinet Co. logo
Packsize logo
VisionFirst logo

Sponsorships Available

Corporate sponsors are the backbone of the Gala, this event simply wouldn’t be possible without their generosity. Their support helps cover event costs, allowing more of the proceeds to go directly to the children and families we serve. Beyond funding, the Gala helps us expand our donor base, raise awareness of our mission to new audiences, and strengthen support for our work year-round.

Event sponsorships are a mutually beneficial partnership. VIPS gets crucial funding to help us elevate and advance our mission, and your business receives valuable marketing and PR benefits, all while getting the personal gratitude of knowing you are helping sweet infants, toddlers, and preschoolers who are blind or have low vision gain independence. Do you run a business, or work for a company that frequently gives back? Let’s talk. Please reach out to Justine Aycock at jaycock@vips.org or (502) 498-2930 to learn more.