One night. Countless lives.
- The B.A.B.Y. Foundation
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
The overlooked truth about families in our own backyard — and how your Gala support changes many lives.
In a world where you can donate to causes across the globe with a click of a button, it’s easy to forget the families right down the street who are quietly struggling. Global giving matters, but so does local giving. And the truth is, right here in Northern Colorado, children are fighting battles their neighbors don’t even see.
Too few people talk about what happens when a child becomes seriously ill, and the family still “has insurance.” On paper, it should be enough. In reality, it barely scratches the surface.
At The B.A.B.Y. Foundation, we hear from parents every week who are doing everything right—enrolled in health plans, following every referral, showing up for every appointment. But while they’re fighting for their child’s life, they’re also fighting a tidal wave of bills.
We’re talking about:
Bills for medical treatments that have to be paid out of pocket before insurance even contributes a dine
Specialized braces, feeding tubes, or mobility devices denied by insurance
Parents sleeping in waiting rooms because the cost of staying at a nearby hotel is just too much to add to the already mounting medical bills
Lost income when unpaid leave becomes the only option
These aren’t extras. These are survival essentials.
And that’s why this year’s B.A.B.Y. Gala matters more than ever.
The Gala Isn’t Just an Event — It’s a Lifeline
When you donate, sponsor, or volunteer through our Gala, you’re not just helping us put on a beautiful evening. You’re giving families the chance to breathe. You’re helping a mom stay by her child’s hospital bed instead of rushing back to work to keep the lights on. You’re helping a dad afford the gas it takes to get to weekly treatments.
You’re saying, “You don’t have to do this alone.”
And that matters.
It matters because financial stress can make an already heartbreaking situation unbearable. It matters because local families deserve the same care we’d want for our own children. And it matters because every dollar raised at the Gala goes directly to helping families—thanks to our 100% volunteer-powered mission.
How You Can be Part of The Impact
There are three ways you can change lives at this year’s Gala:
Donate – Every ticket purchased, every dollar given goes straight into helping Northern Colorado families.
Sponsor – Businesses have a powerful opportunity to step up as sponsors, gain recognition, and be the reason a child gets the care they need.
Volunteer – From helping on the night of the Gala to donating goods, services, or even auction items, your hands-on support makes this event shine.
Together, we can make the Gala more than a night of celebration. We can make it a night that fuels hope, restores faith, and changes lives.
So yes—you could give anywhere. But when you give here, you see the faces of the children you’re helping. You hear the stories. You feel the impact.
Because when it comes to giving, close to home hits closest to the heart.