The Event
An Evening of Light
Join 150–300 community members, sponsors, and leaders for a night of remembrance, dinner, music, and meaningful giving.
Counting Down to the Gala
June 13, 2026 · 7:00 – 11:00 PM · Martin's Crosswinds, Greenbelt, MD
Date
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time
7:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Venue
Martin's Crosswinds 7400 Greenway Center Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770
Dress Code
Formal Wear · Red & Blue
Guests are invited to wear formal attire in red and blue — the colors of remembrance and unity. Each table will be candlelit as a memorial to those we have lost to gun violence.
"Light a candle. Carry a name. Change a life."
Evening Program
7:00 PM
Welcome Mocktail Reception
Guests arrive to a curated red & blue non-alcoholic welcome bar.
7:45 PM
Candle Lighting Ceremony
We light the first candle in honor of Lil Tyrone (June 12, 1985 – December 29, 2002).
8:15 PM
Signature Buffet
Our signature buffet menu opens at designated seating.
9:00 PM
Program & Remarks
Stories from families, leaders, and our founders.
9:45 PM
Live Music & Dancing
Live band and DJ to close the evening in celebration.