Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening

Patient Advocate Foundation proudly invites you to A Promise of Hope – 25th Anniversary Gala, a special evening dedicated to celebrating lives changed, milestones achieved, and the supporters who make our mission possible.

This elegant event will bring together community leaders, partners, advocates, patients, survivors, and friends for a memorable night of inspiration, entertainment, and philanthropy on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Newport News Marriott at City Center.

Guests will enjoy:

A premier dinner experience
  • Music and dancing
  • Mock-casino games
  • Silent auction opportunities
  • A live Fund-the-Need paddle raise

Together, we will celebrate the power of hope while raising critical funds to support individuals and families facing serious health challenges.

A Celebration of Two Significant Milestones

This year’s gala holds special meaning as we commemorate:

30 Years of Patient Advocate Foundation

For three decades, Patient Advocate Foundation has worked tirelessly to remove barriers to healthcare access and affordability, helping patients navigate complex medical, financial, and insurance challenges. Through compassionate advocacy and direct support services, the Foundation has empowered millions of patients and caregivers nationwide.

25 Years of A Promise of Hope

For twenty-five years, A Promise of Hope has served as Patient Advocate Foundation’s signature fundraising event, generating vital resources that directly support programs that change lives.

Funds raised help sustain:
  • Case Management Services, which provide individualized assistance to patients facing healthcare access and financial challenges.
  • PAF’s Case Management program was designed to help patients access care and treatment recommended by their physicians. PAF is the largest comprehensive safety-net charity in the country and remains committed to offering financial support, access to care, and social needs navigation.
  • For tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 A Promise of Hope, email events@patientadvocate.org
  • Scholarships for Survivors, which help college students who have experienced or overcome life-altering illness pursue their educational goals.
  • In 2000, PAF established the Scholarship for Survivors program to offer educational scholarships to students who have battled or are currently battling cancer or chronic illnesses. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and supporters, PAF is now supporting 40 college students. Despite their diagnoses, these students have excelled academically, served their communities, and pursued higher education. Each student receives $3,000 annually, up to $12,000 for a 4-year degree, and up to $6,000 for a Graduate or Ph.D. degree in fields as varied as education, medicine, advocacy, law, and environmental science to name a few. Over the past 26 years, PAF has awarded 235 scholarships, totaling over $1 million.
  • Can’t join us? Donate and learn more about Scholarship for Survivors.
    They haven’t let cancer or chronic illness derail them, and with your help, we won’t either!

Why Your Support Matters

Every sponsorship, ticket purchase, auction bid, and paddle raise contributes directly to programs that offer hope, guidance, and opportunity to patients and survivors across the country.

By joining us on October 3, you become part of a legacy of compassion and impact that continues to transform lives every day.

We Hope You Will Join Us

Celebrate 30 years of mission-driven impact, honor 25 years of A Promise of Hope, and help shape a future where patients and survivors receive the support they need to thrive.

We look forward to sharing this extraordinary evening with you.

    For tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 A Promise of Hope, email events@patientadvocate.org

    Can’t join us? Donate and learn more about Scholarship for Survivors.
    They haven’t let cancer or chronic illness derail them, and with your help, we won’t either!

    You’re invited to explore student highlights and hear messages from our newest awardees: https://my.visme.co/view/vdzvw8ed-2025-2026-recipients-patient-advocate-foundation-scholarship-for-survivors

    To view or download a copy of PAF’s 2025 Annual Impact Report
    https://www.patientadvocate.org/download-view/2025-annual-impact-report/

    Patient Advocate Foundation, was established in 1996 as a national 501(c) 3 organization with a mission of “safeguarding patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.”  PAF serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and health care attorneys.