412 Gives Back Gala

January 6, 2024
Attendees raise a glass.
Couples dressed in glamorous 20s era fashion.
Attendees smile as they enjoy the gala.
Collage starting from the left: Wish kid Natalie with her parents at the event. The 412 Gives Back Committee at the event in a group photo. Make-A-Wish Development Director Stephanie Pugliese with 412 Gives back event organizers.
Attendees hit the dance floor.

The 412 Gives Back Gala was a roaring success, raising $90,000 for wish kids!

The Prohibition libations flowed, the flappers did the Charleston, and dreams took flight at the inaugural 412 Gives Back Gala, a Roaring '20s bash that Gatsby himself would envy! Presented by Qintel, this swanky affair at the Fox Chapel Golf Club wasn't just about feathers and fringe (though there were plenty of those!), it was about transforming the lives of local wish kids facing critical illnesses.

Amy Fleming and Billie Higgins, this event’s visionary chairs, were the bee's knees, orchestrating a night we won't soon forget.

Best of all, wish kid Natalie and her mother shared their incredible story of hope and courage while Natalie’s looked on. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room by the end of their inspiring speeches.

But the real magic? Witnessing the power of community. Every bid in the silent auction, every raffle ticket, every shared laugh brought us closer to making wishes come true for deserving children. We raised a glass (and $90,000!) to igniting hope and transforming lives.

Thank you to the sponsors, guests, and everyone who made this night unforgettable!