Annual Fundraising Gala 2026 – Rochester

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Friday, October 23, 2026 | Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area

Join us this October for our largest fundraising event of the year! Our 53rd Annual Gala will be an evening of hope and transformation as we celebrate the power of God’s redeeming grace. Featuring keynote speaker Kelly Lester, moving client stories, and dinner.

More details and registration coming in September!

Keynote Speaker – Kelly Lester

Kelly’s remarkable journey is a living testament to the power of God’s redeeming grace. Through her story of brokenness, healing, and redemption, she reminds us that when hope changes the story, lives are changed forever.

Underwrite our Gala

Our gala is a night to honor the journeys of our clients, the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and the generosity of our supporters. We want to invite you to become an integral part of this journey by joining us as an underwriting partner and ensuring that all the funds given or pledged the night of the event go directly to supporting our clients. Contact Grace@NLFS.org with questions.

*Select “Rochester Gala Underwriting” under the Fund dropdown
If you are mailing a check, please make it out to New Life Family Services. In the memo write “Gala Underwriting-TC” or “Gala Underwriting-Roch”
Please mail checks to:
New Life Family Services
1515 E. 66th St
Richfield, MN 55423

Underwriting Levels

PLATINUM – $7,500+
Premium seating for up to 20 guests (2 Tables), Deluxe Gift Bag,
2 seats at VIP Speaker Luncheon on Friday, October 23 in Bloomington
GOLD – $5,000
Premium seating for up to 20 guests (2 Tables), Gift Bag
SILVER – $2,500
Preferred seating for up to 10 people (1 Table), Gift Bag
BRONZE – $1,000
Preferred seating for up to 10 people (1 Table)

Details

  • Date: October 23

Venue

About New Life Family Services

For more than 50 years, New Life Family Services has been serving Minnesota families as one of the most comprehensive, faith-based non-profit organizations of its kind. We are committed to providing professional, life-affirming care through no-cost pregnancy, parenting, and post-abortion services, as well as licensed adoption services.

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