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Connecticut Children's Gala

Virtual Attendee Details

We look forward to having you join us!

Connecticut Children’s Hybrid Gala

Saturday, May 7  |  6:00 PM

Nar S. | All-Star Class of 2022

Access the Virtual Event - ccgala.com

Ensure your mobile phone is ready to receive important 2022 Hybrid Gala event communications. Text ccgala21 to 243-725.

 
Technical Support

If you require technical assistance on May 7, please contact: Susan Mitchell (347) 541-9111

Host your own Virtual Gala Viewing Party! 

  • Check out our Pinterest board to plan your decor, games and menu items
     
  • Gather your colleagues, clients, family and friends in your kin’s castle, or via a virtual platform like Zoom, Google Hangouts, Facebook Messenger Rooms, FaceTime, etc. If gathering virtually:
    • Use one of our 2022 Hybrid Gala’s Zoom backgrounds
      Zoom #1  |  Zoom #2  | Zoom #3  | Zoom #4
    • Optimize your guests experience by sharing this link with them:
      https://www.connecticutchildrensfoundation.org/gala-virtual-attendee-details
       
  • Setup your TV streaming device to participate in pre-event revelry and to watch the Main Event at 8 p.m. This keeps your mobile phone free to take photos, browse, bid and give. A laptop may be used but is best for smaller groups or individuals.
     
  • When gathered as a group via a virtual platform, here's how you can take a group photo:
    • On a PC, Press 'Ctrl + Alt + PrtScr'. This copies an image of just the active window to the clipboard.
    • Open up a program, like Paint, and press 'Ctrl + v' to paste the copied image into the program.
    • Save the file as a JPG/PNG and post to social media. #CTChildrensGala and @GalaCTChildrens on Instagram
    • Share our Virtual Guest Concierge Guide with your guests. (link to onecause – host resources)

Tartans & Kilts Encouraged!

  • Snap photos using our desktop selfie station. Photos will be emailed after the event and shared in our 2022 Hybrid Gala 2020 photo gallery.
  • Use your phone to take lots of photos to share on social. Be sure to tag us!

Connecticut Children’s Gala is on Instagram

Tag & Follow Us @GalaCTChildrens
Post Using #CTChildrensGala

Or, Tag & Follow Connecticut Children's Foundation on Facebook.

All virtual guests will receive a drawing ticket number via email prior to the event. Keep that number handy! Our live drawing will take place during the Main Event. Prizes include:

  • $100 Visa Gift Card
  • $100 Mastercard Gift Card
The link to join the virtual Gala experience is ccgala.com.

Please note the Virtual Gala platform is optimized for use in Google Chrome.

Join and engage in the pre-event Reception beginning at 6:00 p.m. Be delighted by our dynamic entertainment, learn our TikTok Dannsa (Scottish traditional dance), mix up a tasty wee cocktail, snap a selfie for the 2022 Hybrid Gala photo gallery and bid in the online auction.

Plus, join our two live breakout sessions before you settle in for the main event at 8:00 p.m.

6:05-6:35 p.m.What’s Next: Insights into Connecticut Children’s Big Plans: More families need Connecticut Children’s and we have big plans to meet the demand! COO Bob Duncan & VP of Strategy Ryan Calhoun share a few of our most exciting, upcoming growth plans and answer your questions about what’s next for Connecticut’s only health system designed exclusively to care for kids.
6:45-7:15 p.m.Hybrid OR Behind-the-Scenes with Director of Interventional Pediatric Cardiology, Cesar Mesia, MD, and Manager of Facilities Planning Design and Construction, Reaghan Schicker.

Signature Cocktail

On the event platform, join Foundation President, Dave Kinahan, Gala Planning Committee member, Rachel Lutzker and Foundation Board member, John Sodipo as they mix up a Highlander Fizz!

Recipe Card

Cocktail Suggestions

Recipes for Scottish Highland-inspired cocktails can be found on our Pinterest board. Concoct a Scottish Highland-inspired cocktail and raise a glass to resilience, fortitude and bravery – Slàinte!

Goldbelly Menu Suggestions

Enjoy world-class, artisanal treats, purchased prior to the gala with your Goldbelly gift card (paid guests only)! Peruse all the fabulous options at your leisure and choose whatever strikes your fancy.

Connecticut Children’s Hybrid Gala Auction site is live for pre-event bidding. Bidding will continue at the event using mobile bidding. Please be sure to pre-register your credit card to expedite registration on Saturday.

Register to Bid via your Smartphone

  • Text ccgala21 to 243-725
  • Add contact & credit card information for quick check-out
  • Click “Auction > All Items” to view our online auction
  • Click “Donate to Bid for Kids” to make your gift in support of the Hybrid OR