Your laughs. Your love. Your light. They were all felt so strongly at our 2020 Gala on February 1st, and we are forever grateful! Here is a quick look back at the sights and sounds of the Gala. Because of your heartfelt generosity, we are making significant progress in finding a cure for pediatric pancreatitis.
It was a night of joy, tears, laughing, dancing and rejoicing – all while raising more than $500,000. We showed this video at the Gala because it underscores Rebecca’s commitment to the nonprofit she started and reaffirms one of our signature research initiatives. #RebeccasWish
Rebecca’s Wish President Christyn Taylor had this to say about the Gala:
“Katherine Wolf, a survivor of a debilitating stroke at the age of 26 wrote, ‘When you look another human in the eyes and see how they’ve found strength in the face of their suffering, it makes you sit up with a little more hope.’
Rebecca’s Wish Gala gave a nation full of hurting children a little more hope.
Thank you for making this monumental event happen. It will be a night our family, and many other families, will never forget.
Love to each of you,
Christyn”
Here is feedback we received from guests of the Gala:
“It was a fabulous night with so many lovely friends & family at the Rebecca’s Wish Gala! Cheers to Rebecca’s dream of finding a cure for Pediatric Pancreatitis.” -Amy Thompson Stephens.
“I’m so proud of my sister, Christyn Russell Taylor and my niece Rebecca Taylor. They have turned tremendous pain into immeasurable blessings. They have made this world a better place for so many children. Words can’t express how much I love them and how thankful I am for their example in my life.” – Jenny Russell Winter
“Rebecca and the Taylor Family will always hold a very special place in my heart. Rebecca’s Wish is truly changing lives by helping critically ill children and their families. I am in awe of this beautiful young lady, and it was an honor to attend the Rebecca’s Wish Gala last night. I am so blessed
” – Joy Ulcak
