Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Cook Inlet Counseling Gala! Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity helped make the evening a true success.

Because of your incredible support, we raised over $20,000 to help our unfunded community members in need — and to expand our adolescent program one day! Your generosity will make a lasting difference, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

P.S. Thanks to your giving spirit, we’ll be able to upgrade to real silverware next year — no more flimsy forks!

From the laughter during the Heads or Tails game to the musical performances, the unlocking of the treasure chest, and the beautiful poetry reading, it was an unforgettable night celebrating compassion, community, and hope.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our incredible volunteers — including many generous locals and the Kenai Lions Club — as well as to our countless auction donors and amazing sponsors who made this event truly shine.

A special thanks to Kelly Griebel, Gregg and Amanda Motonaga, Greg and Jenny Andersen, and the Davis Family — and to our Platinum Sponsors, Rock Solid Excavation and Homes and Central Peninsula Hospital, for their outstanding support and commitment to our cause.

Exciting News!

We're already planning our next gala! We've set a tentative date of September 26, 2026 and will be back at the Lone Moose Lodge. As one of our valued guests, you’re getting exclusive first access to reserve your table for next year’s event before tickets go public!

CLICK HERE to secure your spot early and enjoy the first pick of tables — we can’t wait to celebrate with you again!

Thank you for helping make this year’s event such a success. Your support means the world to us!

“As this was our first gala, we are deeply moved by the support of our community. Together, we’ve built something truly special — and we can’t wait to see where it grows from here."

With gratitude,

Mandy Hanson, CDCII
Event Director
Cook Inlet Counseling