99th Annual Gala

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026 at 5:00PM | Senator John Heinz History Center

While the event dinner is officially SOLD OUT, we still invite you to support life-changing equipment and experiences for 1,000’s of kids with disabilities by sponsoring our 99th Annual Gala!

This isn’t just another event. It is our most critical fundraiser that ensures our work continues each year, while showcasing the heart of our mission – the KIDS and their extraordinary families!! Click here to view/download the full event packet.

2026 Catherine Variety Sheridan Humanitarian Awardee

CITY OF PITTSBURGH MAYOR COREY O’CONNOR & FIRST-LADY KATIE O’CONNOR

2026 Charlie’s Champions STARFISH Awardee

Dax Dillman & Z&M Harley-Davidson

An extraordinary partner, supporter, and community making it all about the kids!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:

GOLD SPONSORS:

SILVER SPONSORS:

BRONZE SPONSORS:

Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 85

Bender Leadership Academy

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 9

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

CF Advisors

CHC Solutions, Inc.

CS McKee

Duquesne University, Institute for Disability Empowerment and Advocacy

Federated Hermes

Gridiron Partners

Ideal RX Consulting

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 66

Jones Day

KeyBank

Partners Group (USA) Inc.

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council

Plumbers Local Union #27

The WTL Group at Morgan Stanley

UPMC Health Plan

To see a history of Awardees, please click here.

If you have any questions or want to discuss supporting the event, please contact Patti Ferraro at (724) 933-0460 or patti@varietypittsburgh.org.

See why the Gala is an unforgettable night of celebration!

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