Center of Family Love 10th annual Gift of Love Gala

The 10th annual million-dollar gala is Saturday, June 17 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum


With this being the 10th annual Gift of Love Gala the residents — heroes to the staff and friends of the Center of Family Love (CFL) — will again be a big part of the event, showcasing their talents and their love to the very guests that fund the Center of Family Love. Their financial support makes the lifetime care possible, and free of charge, for 130 residents and families who cannot afford to live there. 

One of the largest fundraisers in the state, this gala will display the talents of these heroes who are conquering their intellectual and physical disabilities. They will display their capabilities, serving guests in every capacity, like garnishing drinks with herbs hand-grown by residents in the CFL Farm-to-Fork program. These heroes will greet guests with smiles and hugs. 

The 10th annual Gift of Love Gala promises to be a great party, with resident heroes and donors intertwined for a magical evening that will fill the hearts of guests with love. 

“I am thankful and grateful to God in more ways than one that they are helping out other people with disabilities,” said Ryan, a four-year hero who lives at CFL. 

For 42 years the Center of Family Love has pioneered innovative programming to develop intellectually and developmentally impacted adults to discover their talents and become the best version of themselves. 

Initially established in 1981 by the Knights of Columbus, President and CEO Debbie Espinosa’s vision has taken the individual experience of each hero to a whole new personalized level. 

“We are determined to give our heroes the support and opportunities to spread their wings and discover gifts and talents within themselves. This will allow them to acquire and develop the skills necessary to make their dreams come true for themselves, and to those who will conquer disabilities in the generations to come,” Espinosa said. 

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour, entertainment provided by heroes of the Center of Family Love, cash raffle drawings, live auction, dancing and entertainment provided by Wade Tower. 

The ticket price for the event is $250 per person or sponsorships opportunities starting at $3,000 are still available. To purchase tickets or be a supporting sponsor, contact Kim Kuehn at kkuehn@cflinc.org. To register for the event online, go to cflinc.org/gala or call (405) 263-4658, Ext. 1009 for more information.