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24th Annual Jefferson Gala
The Jefferson Gala is always a highlight of the year, a celebration of our impact in the community. The 24th Annual Jefferson Gala is even more meaningful as we begin to create our third century of excellence in medicine, education, and research. We will celebrate on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Our beloved tradition puts a spotlight on Jefferson’s best and brightest clinicians providing uncompromising care and the philanthropic community who makes our work possible. Proceeds from the event fuel our mission to improve lives.
Gala Details
Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Business Attire
Tickets & Sponsorships
Individual tickets to the Gala are $600 and include your meal and a memento.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $5,000 to $125,000. All levels include tickets to the Gala. More Information »
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2026 Gala Honorees
Achievement Award in Medicine
Robert L. Perkel, MD
The Robert L. Perkel, MD Professor of Humanities and Medicine
Chair Emeritus, Thomas Jefferson University Ethics Committee
Award of Merit
David R. Binswanger
Managing Director, Binswanger
Board Chair Emeritus, Jefferson
Past Gala Honorees
Achievement Award in Medicine
The Achievement Award in Medicine honors a Jefferson physician who has embraced Jefferson’s mission, provided exemplary care to their patients, and has been a recognized leader in their field.
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit recognizes and celebrates transformative leaders who exemplify Jefferson’s values of putting people first, thinking differently, and doing the right thing.
Faegre Drinker Healthcare Hero Award
The Faegre Drinker Healthcare Hero Award recognizes a healthcare professional, caregiver, or worker whose skillful performance and deep compassion exemplify Jefferson’s commitment to always putting people first.
Impact
$24M
The Jefferson Gala has raised over $24 million over the past 23 years
Watch the 23rd Annual Jefferson Gala Recording
Since 2003
About the Gala
Each year, the extended Jefferson family gathers together to look back on the year’s shared success and ahead to our new dreams. Proceeds from the 24th Annual Jefferson Gala will fuel our mission of improving lives.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for their contributions to the Gala! Learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 24th Annual Jefferson Gala.
Premier Sponsors
Lynne and Harold Honickman
Marjorie and Jeffrey Honickman
Executive Level Sponsors
Faegre Drinker
The Ferrier, Nicoletti & Peruto Families
The Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier Family Foundation
Independence Blue Cross
Sidney and Caroline Kimmel
Chair Level Sponsors
Binswanger
James D. and Mary Jo Danella
Farber Family Foundation
H. Richard Haverstick, Jr.
Highmark Blue Shield
Patricia and John Imbesi and Family
Jefferson Health Plans
The Ira Lubert and Pamela Estadt & Family Giving Fund
Leigh and John Middleton
Nemours Children's Health
PATHS, LLC
Caro and Bob Rock
Ropes & Gray
Susan and Michael Schurr Family
Good Morning Merry Sunshine Foundation
Michael and Ann Sneed
Vice Chair Level Sponsors
Accenture
Shannon and Joseph Cacchione, MD
Cristina G. Cavalieri, Esq. and Michael Moughan, PhD
Comcast
Ged Deming
EY
Med-Metrix
PwC
RRS
Benefactor Level Sponsors
Marta and Robert Adelson Family Foundation
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Aramark Healthcare+
Assured Guaranty
The Baxter Family Foundation
Elaine W. Camarda and A. Morris Williams, Jr.
Cencora
Deloitte
Dilworth Paxson LLP
Bonnie and Jay Eisner
Fran and Dick Gozon
Mike and Tracy Harrington
IBEW Local Union 98/NECA
InterState Commercial Real Estate, Inc.
Jefferson Executive Nursing
Kate FitzPatrick, EVP, System Chief Nurse Executive Officer
Amy Funderburk, SVP, Professional Practice, Clinical Learning & Development
Chrissie Hartner, SVP, Chief Nursing Officer - Lehigh Region
Daniel Hudson, SVP, System Nursing Operations/CNO Ambulatory Nursing
Marie Marino, Dean - Jefferson College of Nursing
Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA
Stephen Klein
LabCorp
Drs. Brian and Constantina Nester
O'Brien & Ryan, LLP
Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center & Premier Orthopaedics
PNC
Post & Schell, P.C.
Presidio
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin and Dr. Yvette Marquez-Pribitkin
Dr. and Mrs. M. Fredric Rieders
Rich and Connie Riley
Rothman Orthopaedics
Sage Financial Group
Sodexo
Solis Mammography
Drs. Ed and Karen Trabulsi and the Department of Urology, SKMC
Lawrence G. McMichael and Patricia D. Wellenbach
Withum
Zelus Consulting Group
Partner Level Sponsors
AHEAD
Susan C. Aldridge, PhD
American Heritage Credit Union
Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria and the Department of Cardiac Surgery
Mr. and Mrs. John K. Binswanger
Bluestone Communications Inc.
Ira Brind and Stacey Spector
C. Erickson & Sons
Drs. David and Melissa Cognetti and the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Patricia Curtin White, MD, FACP, CMD ‘88, FEL’00 and the Curtin/White Family
Datavant
Dr. Tom Drake '98 and Mimi Drake
Dupuy Construction Services
James R. Engler, Esq.
Fidelity Investments
Drs. James and Julia Guarrera and Jefferson Transplant Institute
Healthcare Administrative Partners
The Heart House & Vascular Care
Dr. Patricia Henwood & OnPoint Team
Herman Goldner Co, Inc.
HNL Lab Medicine
Krista Hoglund, ASA, MAAA, MBA
Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA Hospice
JEVS Human Services
Jobologi
J.P. Morgan
Dr. Greg and Jean Kane and Jefferson Department of Medicine
Karsan Family in recognition fo David Binswanger
Dr. Kevin and Pam Kelly
Kieran McKenna Flooring
Kilcoyne & Nesbitt, LLC
Klunk & Millan Advertising
Hugh and Meredith Lavery
Dr. Keith and Ebonne Leaphart
LF Driscoll
Thomas and Shelly Marchozzi
Drew Morrisroe & CTN Solutions
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Orleans
P. Agnes, Inc.
Perez Morris
POST & POST LLC
Dave and Audra Pratt
R1
Nick and Tyan Ragone
Revecore
Stephen T. Smith and Susan O’Donnell
State Collection Service, Inc.
Tabas & Rosen P.C. - Attorneys at Law
Target Building Construction
Luis Taveras, PhD
Univest Financial
Wells Fargo
Wills Eye Hospital
WTW
Baligh Yehia, MD
Drs. Charles J. and Theresa P. Yeo and Jefferson Department of Surgery