Help For Children Cayman will hold its annual charity gala on 14 November at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The 2026 event will feature a Bridgerton-inspired theme called ‘An Evening in the Ton’ and is expected to bring 300 guests together for entertainment, fundraising activities and a grand auction.
Money raised will support programmes that protect children and provide assistance to children and families across the Cayman Islands.
Baron Jacob, chair of HFC Cayman’s Committee of Hearts, said the gala will raise funds while highlighting the organisation’s work in the community.
“This gala is more than a signature fundraising event. It is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when our community comes together to protect children and invest in a safer future,” he said.
“We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and grantee partners whose generosity continues to make a meaningful difference for children and families across the Cayman Islands.”
The previous Cayman gala raised more than CI$330,000, according to Sumudu Waas, director and COO of HFC Global.
“Last year’s Cayman gala raised over CI$330,000, reflecting the generosity and commitment of the Cayman community,” Waas said.
“These funds help advance HFC’s global mission to prevent and treat child abuse by supporting high-impact programmes, strengthening local partnerships and extending meaningful assistance to children and families who need it most.”
HFC Cayman has invested more than $4.8 million in grants and community programmes since its inception.
The funding has supported youth mentoring, mental health services, crisis intervention and emergency family assistance, reaching more than 30,000 people across Cayman
Its grantee partners include the Cayman Islands Red Cross, one2one, the National Council of Voluntary Organisations, the CAYS Foundation, the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority, the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, the Alex Panton Foundation and the YMCA of the Cayman Islands.
Sponsorship opportunities, table packages and individual tickets are available for the November event from Nicole Coe at ncoe@harbour.ky or Stephanie Trejo at strejo@hfc.org
