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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.Â
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.
Executive Level Sponsors
Faegre Drinker
Indpendence Blue Cross
Chair Level Sponsors
James D. and Mary Jo Danella
H. Richard Haverstick, Jr.
Highmark Blue Shield
Nemours Children's Health
PATHS, LLC
Ropes & Gray
Susan and Michael Schurr Family
Good Morning Merry Sunshine Foundation
Vice Chair Level Sponsors
Comcast
Med-Metrix
Benefactor Level Sponsors
Marta and Robert Adelson Family
American Heritage Credit Union
The Baxter Family Foundation
Binswanger
Bonnie and Jay Eisner
Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA
O'Brien & Ryan, LLP
PNC
Post & Schell, P.C.
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin and Dr. Yvette Marquez-Pribitkin
Presidio
Rothman Orthopaedics
Solis Mammography
Withum
Partner Level Sponsors
AHEAD
American Association for Cancer Research
Dr. Joseph E. Bavaria and the Department of Cardiac Surgery
Dilworth Paxson, LLP
Dupuy Construction Services
Fidelity Investments
Herman Goldner Co, Inc.
Krista Hoglund, ASA, MAAA, MBA
Jefferson College of Nursing
J.P. Morgan
Greg and Jean Kane
Kieran McKenna Flooring
LF Driscoll
P. Agnes, Inc.
Post and Post
R1
Revecore
State Collection Service, Inc.
Tabas & Rosen P.C. - Attorneys at Law
Target Building Construction
Wells Fargo
Drs. Charles J. and Theresa P. Yeo and Jefferson Department of Surgery