Join us Thursday, February 26, 2026 for the inaugural "Sparkle with Hope ... A Night to Shine for the Breast Cancer Network of WNY" at the Forbes Theater @ 500 Pearl. This fundraising gala style event will support local breast cancer patients and survivors through the programs of the Breast Cancer Network of WNY with a portion of the proceeds directed to breast cancer research.

The evening includes ...

Cocktail Hour with open bar and passed hors d'ourves from 6:00 - 7:00 in the WXYZ Lounge @ 500 Pearl. Silent Auction items will be on display in the Lounge and bidding will be open until 8:00 PM.

At 7:00 we will move to our designated table and seat inside The Forbes Theater for a Plated Dinner and dessert. The open bar will continue until 8:00 PM

Sparkle with Hope program MC'd by Kimberly LaRussa of Sweet Buffalo at approximately 7:45 with BCN Volunteer of the Year Award, and remarks from BCN Executive Director Rob Jones. The program will also include the announcement of BCN's annual TREE OF HOPE research award and remarks from the awardee.

The evening will culminate with the exciting HOPE FOR TOMORROW Diamond Drawing. The winner will receive a beautiful one-carat diamond from Barbara Oliver Jewelry. Tickets for the drawing are available online now. We will only be selling 250 tickets for the diamond drawing so get yours now. ALL TICKETS TO THE GALA INCLUDE AN ENTRY IN THE DIAMOND DRAWING!

Tickets are $150 per person
Parking will be available in the 500 Pearl parking ramp with direct indoor access to the event
The Open Bar is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM and the bar will be available on a cash basis from 8:00 - 9:00 PM
Attire is semi-formal
Silent Auction bidding will be available through our online auction page and will be available starting a week before the event
Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free entree options will be available