Dear Friends and Supporters,

We are thrilled to invite you to The LIAM Foundation’s Fifth Annual Gayla, a special evening celebrating LGBTQ+ pride, Latine culture, and the power of community.

This year’s Gayla will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Embassy Suites Rockford, and we are excited to welcome our community for a night filled with celebration, connection, and joy.

Gayla is more than one night. It is an opportunity for our community to come together, celebrate who we are, honor the people and cultures that make our community strong, and celebrate the work that continues throughout the year.

This year’s theme, Orgullo Latine, celebrates the richness, resilience, diversity, and contributions of Latine LGBTQ+ communities. We chose this theme intentionally to uplift Latine voices, experiences, artistry, and leadership while creating a space rooted in cultural pride, authenticity, and belonging.

✨ What to Expect

Guests will enjoy an evening featuring:

🍽️ Dinner
🎭 Evening hosted by: La Mira
💃 Dancing and music
🛍️ Silent auction
🍷 Wine pull
🎟️ 50/50 raffle
🥂 Cash bar
🌺 And plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate with our community

Our mission is to encourage, heal, and empower the LGBTQ+ community through Love, Integrity, Advocacy, and Mentorship. Your support of Gayla helps The LIAM Foundation continue creating spaces where LGBTQ+ people and families feel seen, supported, celebrated, and empowered throughout Northern Illinois.

🌺 Join Us for Gayla 2026

Saturday, October 24, 2026
Embassy Suites Rockford
General Admission: $125
Tables for 10: $1,250

Whether you come with friends, family, colleagues, or as part of the broader LIAM community, we hope you’ll join us for this special evening.

Come celebrate. Come connect. Come be part of Orgullo.

We look forward to celebrating Gayla 2026: Orgullo Latine with you on October 24!

With gratitude,

Phyllis Gallisath
Executive Director
The LIAM Foundation

LIAM Foundation Gayla Fundraiser 2026

Orgullo Latine: Latin Pride

Team Members