This Saturday, February 28, 2026 event has passed. The February 28, 2026 occurrence is in the past. No future occurrence has been approved, so the page is a historical archive and must not present active ticket sales. Ticket and sponsorship links below are preserved as the 2026 provider record - they are not active sales.
Join us on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at The Motor Enclave in Tampa, FL, for an unforgettable evening featuring a gourmet dinner, live music, and dancing with Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band.
- Exclusive VIP meet-and-greets with special guests Gary Sinise and Admiral Michael Mullen, 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- High-speed thrill ride on a Formula 1 racetrack
- Exciting live auction
- Moving awards ceremony honoring guest of honor SSG José Pequeño on the 20th anniversary of his Alive Day
A moving awards ceremony honored our guest of honor, SSG José Pequeño, on the 20th anniversary of his Alive Day.
5PM to 10PM · America/New_York
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The Gala of All Galas – A Night That Honors Service and Saves Lives
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Tampa, Florida · Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band
An Evening of Honor, Purpose and Impact. Secure your tickets or sponsorship today and stand among America's finest supporters.
Hi, on February 28, 2026, Red Star Foundation will host a high-impact gala bringing together donors, leaders, and advocates committed to one urgent mission: preventing military, veteran and first responder suicide, and supporting the families left behind.
The Red Star Gala is more than a formal event; it is a call to action. Your presence and support help strengthen prevention efforts, expand peer connection, and ensure families who have experienced loss are honored and supported.
What the evening included
- A delicious gourmet dinner at The Motor Enclave
- Live performance by Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band
- Live auction and awards ceremony
- Exclusive sponsorship recognition and VIP access
- Exclusive VIP experiences and meet and greets
- Formula 1 racetrack thrill ride experience for VIP guests
Secure your place for an elite night of celebration, celebrity encounters, and military honor. Where unforgettable memories are made and critical support for prevention and families is fueled.
Stand among America's most distinguished leaders in an evening of honor, uplift families in need, and lead with distinction through premier recognition and lasting impact.
With respect and gratitude,
Jerry Shaffer
CEO, Red Star Foundation
Tickets
Red Star Gala Tickets!
The Gala to End All Galas! February 28, 2026 – 5PM to 10PM, The Motor Enclave, Tampa, FL.
Ticket checkout for the 2026 gala was provided by Zeffy. Sales for this occurrence have closed; the provider page is kept as a historical record.
Partnership
Sponsorship opportunities
2026 tiers and benefits, preserved from the source program. Amounts shown are the historical 2026 record.
Presenting Sponsor
$75,000
- Exclusive naming rights to the event
- Opportunity for executive to speak during event program
- Opportunity to play a :30 video message/commercial on digital signage during cocktail reception & program
- Full-page advertisement & recognition in program**
- Premier presentation space at the event
- Exposure on large LED display at property entrance
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Logo included on all print promotional materials (signage, program, on-screen)**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
- Logo on Red Star website
- 6 VIP Tables (60 people), 20 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($35,000 value)
- Right of first refusal to be Presenting Sponsor for 2027 gala
VIP Sponsor
$50,000
- VIP Party Sponsor, elevator decal, and premier presentation space in the VIP event area
- Opportunity for executive to speak during VIP event
- Opportunity to play a :30 video message/commercial on digital signage during the cocktail reception and program
- Full-page advertisement in program**
- Logo included in program and on on-screen presentation**
- Exposure on large LED display at property entrance
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- Recognition in press release, website & social media posts
- 4 VIP Tables (40 people), 16 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($24,000 value)
- Right of first refusal to be VIP Sponsor for 2027 gala
Challenge Coin Sponsor
$25,000
- Name and logo on official event challenge coin*
- Full-page advertisement in program**
- Logo included in program and on on-screen presentation**
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
- 2 VIP Tables (20 people), 8 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($12,000 value)
- First refusal to be Challenge Coin Sponsor for 2027 gala
Thrill Ride Sponsor
$20,000
- Logo on car decal for thrill rides during the VIP
- Three-quarter-page recognition in event program**
- Digital ad display/video message on restroom monitors
- Logo included in the program**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
- 1 Priority Table (10 people), 10 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($7,500 value)
Red Sponsor
$15,000
- Three-quarter-page recognition in event program**
- Digital ad display/video message on restroom monitors
- Logo included in the program**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Recognition in press release, website and social media posts
- 1 Priority Table (10 people), 6 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($6,500 value)
White Sponsor
$10,000
- Half-page recognition in event program**
- Logo included in the program**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Recognition on website and social media posts
- 1 Priority Table (10 people), 4 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($6,000 value)
Blue Sponsor
$5,000
- Quarter-page recognition in event program**
- Logo/name included in the program**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- On-stage verbal recognition
- Recognition on website and social media posts
- 1 Priority Table (10 people), 2 VIP and Thrill Ride tickets ($5,500 value)
Patriot Sponsor
$4,000
- Donation of one table (10 people) that will be used for current military, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families and Red Star families
- Logo/name included in the program**
- Opportunity to provide promotional item in guest swag bags
- Recognition on website and social media posts
* Print deadlines apply to be included in the challenge coin. Materials due 2026-01-02.
** Print deadlines apply to be included in the program. Materials due 2026-02-04.
Checks payable to Red Star Foundation. Mailing address: 808 10th St, NW, Largo, FL, 33770.
Pricing note: marketing shows Patriot Sponsor at $4,000, while the source commerce option is Friend at $3,000. Published source marketing and the prior destination page show Patriot at $4,000, but the source commerce option is Friend at $3,000. Both observations are preserved until an owner resolves the sales-channel disagreement. Marketing tiers were not used to synthesize provider variation IDs or prices.
Questions about tables, VIP experiences, or committee volunteering? Contact us or visit our volunteer page.
- Gala committee signup: Independently linked feature; owned by its own ticket, not absorbed here.
- Guest & sponsor experience survey: Independently linked feature; owned by its own ticket, not absorbed here.
- Volunteers and families RSVP: Independently linked feature; owned by its own ticket, not absorbed here.