Celebrate our Stars and 50 years of Impact - Join the Starlight Gala!

Tickets Are Now on Sale for the Starlight Gala!

Join us on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Nordia House from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm in Portland, OR, for a night of elegance and inspiration that promises unforgettable moments and uplifting stories. This special event will highlight the stars of our community - our donors who have given the gift of life, the volunteers who help raise awareness, and the families that work to keep the light of their loved ones shining bright. We are grateful for each star in our Donate Life Northwest landscape. We are brought together by the duality of tragic circumstances and breathtaking gifts of life. We connect over grief and joy. We do not forget that thousands of individuals are waiting for their chance to shine bright. feature inspiring stories of hope, celebrating those brought together by donation and transplantation. 

The evening will also feature a captivating program honoring our community stars, including returning emcee Elizabeth Dinh, KOIN 6 News anchor and kidney recipient, the Golden Family, and Donate Life Northwest’s Executive Director, Laura Ellsworth. Guests will also enjoy exciting auction packages and the opportunity to raise their paddle to fund Donate Life Northwest’s life-saving programs.

Seating is limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable celebration. Tickets are $100 ea. 

Click the logo below to secure your tickets or table.

The evening will begin with a Baby Gem Salad, topped with shaved Parmesan and rye croutons.

For the plated dinner, guests may choose one of the following: Wild-Caught Salmon Filet with a lemon and dill cream sauce (GF), Marinated Beef Tenderloin with balsamic, charred shallot, and rosemary demi-glace, or Savory Mushroom Risotto featuring oyster, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms with sundried tomatoes (Vegan, GF).

Sides include White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes made with Tillamook Black Label and garlic cream (GF) and Roasted Broccolini seasoned with garlic and lemon (Vegan, GF). Fresh bread and butter will also be served.

Donate Life Northwest relies on gifts of all sizes to bring our mission to life. Please consider being a brilliant light in our constellation by taking action:

• Contribute to Donate Life Northwest - all gifts are tax-deductible
• Nominate someone deserving of recognition for their positive impact on your life or the community: donors who have given the gift of life, sight, mobility, or health, volunteers who help raise awareness, and families who work to keep the light of their loved one shining bright.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Solvita!

Thanks to our generous sponsors: 

Are you interested in sponsoring the campaign? Click here for more information, or email Carolina Hunt.