Heroes Behind the Mask: Join Our 2026 Sunset Masquerade Gala
When you hear the words masquerade gala, you might picture elegant attir
e, beautifully decorated tables, sparkling chandeliers, and an unforgettable evening surrounded by friends. While all of that will certainly be part of the experience, the true heart of our Sunset Masquerade Gala isn’t what’s behind the masks we wear—it’s the heroes behind them.
Every day, families in our community are fighting battles most of us never see.
A child bravely facing another round of chemotherapy before heading back to school.
A young girl learning to navigate life with a rare genetic disorder while still dreaming about dance class and birthday parties.
Parents spending sleepless nights in hospital rooms, balancing work, bills, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a medically fragile child.
These are the heroes behind the mask.
At the Armer Foundation for Kids, we have the incredible privilege of walking alongside these families during some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. We witness extraordinary courage in children who continue to smile despite painful treatments. We see parents who put on a brave face every day, even when the weight of medical expenses feels impossible to bear. We meet siblings who sacrifice time with their parents so their brother or sister can receive the care they need.
These stories are often hidden from the world.
Behind every smile is a challenge. Behind every diagnosis is a family doing everything they can to hold it together.
That is why our annual Sunset Masquerade Gala is so much more than a beautiful evening—it is an opportunity for our community to come together and become part of something bigger than ourselves.
Every ticket purchased helps the Armer Foundation for Kids continue providing financial assistance to families with children facing extreme medical challenges. While insurance may cover portions of medical treatment, it often leaves families responsible for countless additional expenses. Mortgage payments, rent, utilities, transportation to specialty hospitals, groceries, and everyday living expenses don’t stop simply because a child becomes sick.
When parents are forced to choose between paying a bill and being at their child’s bedside, no family should have to face that decision alone.
Because of supporters like you, they don’t have to.
When you attend our gala, you’re not simply purchasing a ticket to an event. You’re helping provide hope during some of a family’s darkest moments. You’re reminding parents that an entire community stands beside them. You’re giving children the chance to focus on healing instead of worrying about the financial burden their illness has placed on their family.
Your evening at Ashley Castle will be filled with incredible experiences, including a delicious dinner, live entertainment, exciting raffle baskets, an inspiring live auction, and powerful stories from families whose lives have been forever changed through the generosity of our supporters. Every moment of the evening is designed not only to celebrate the impact we’ve made together, but to inspire even more lives to be changed in the year ahead.
While guests will arrive wearing elegant masks, the most memorable part of the evening won’t be the décor or the entertainment—it will be the stories.
Stories of resilience.
Stories of hope.
Stories of children who continue to laugh despite facing unimaginable obstacles.
Stories of a community that refuses to let families fight alone.
The beauty of our gala isn’t found in the ballroom. It’s found in the compassion of every person who chooses to attend.
Maybe you’re a business owner looking for a meaningful way to give back.
Maybe you’re searching for a special date night with purpose.
Maybe your family has experienced medical hardship firsthand, and you understand just how life-changing community support can be.
Or maybe you simply believe that every child deserves the opportunity to receive the care they need without their family being crushed by financial hardship.
No matter what brings you through our doors, your presence matters.
Behind every ticket purchased is another opportunity to provide relief, encouragement, and hope to a family that needs it most.
This year, we invite you to look beyond the elegance of the evening and discover the true meaning of our masquerade theme.
Because sometimes the greatest heroes don’t wear capes.
They wear hospital bracelets.
They wear caregiver badges.
They wear volunteer name tags.
They wear donor wristbands.
They wear the smiles of children who continue to fight every single day.
And on August 29th, they may wear a masquerade mask.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Sunset Masquerade Gala as we celebrate the heroes behind the mask and continue making a lasting impact for local children with extreme medical needs.
Together, we can ease the financial burden on families, create hope where it is needed most, and remind every child that they never have to face their journey alone.
Become one of the heroes behind the mask. Purchase your tickets today, and help us write the next chapter in a family’s story of hope.
