501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EIN 33-3481215 · Naples, Florida
Our Second Annual Signature Gala
Emerald & Gold Edition

A Night Of Miracles

Thursday · December 3, 2026 · Six until Ten in the Evening
Royal Poinciana Golf Club · Naples, Florida
🎟 Tickets on Sale September 1st
About the Evening

An unforgettable night for an extraordinary cause.

A Night of Miracles is Minds Over Tumors' Second Annual Signature Gala — an elegant evening bringing our community together in honor of the children fighting brain tumors and the families who never leave their side.

The evening begins with an elegant reception before guests are seated for an unforgettable night that includes a three-course dinner, live entertainment, and a powerful live program where you will hear directly from the children and families whose lives your generosity is changing.

Guests will have the opportunity to give back through both a live auction and a silent auction, with every dollar raised going directly toward funding brain tumor research and supporting families at their most critical moments.

Minds Over Tumors is a youth-led nonprofit supporting children and families affected by brain tumors through direct financial assistance, hospital partnerships, and investment in research. We bring compassion and action to families at the moment they need it most.

Every child deserves a future beyond diagnosis — and every family deserves to know they don't face it alone.

The Evening's Program

From reception to final note.

6:00
Elegant Reception
Guests arrive for cocktails and silent auction preview before the evening begins.
7:00
Three-Course Dinner
Seated dinner in the ballroom paired with live entertainment throughout the evening.
8:15
Live Program & Auction
Hear from the families your generosity is changing, followed by a spirited live auction.
9:30
Celebration Continues
Dessert, dancing, and community until the last note at ten.
A Note from the Founder

When we hosted our inaugural gala last November, we had a vision — and this community delivered beyond anything we imagined, raising nearly $200,000 in a single evening. That night proved something powerful: when people who care come together, the sky truly is the limit.

A Night of Miracles: Emerald & Gold Edition is our opportunity to go even further. We are designing an experience that is truly immersive — one that moves you, inspires you, and connects you to the mission in a way that stays with you long after the evening ends. Think elegant, think meaningful, think unforgettable.

We are just getting started, and the best is absolutely yet to come. We would be honored to have you beside us on December 3rd as a sponsor, a partner, and a believer in what is possible when a community refuses to give up.

Darren Nieves
President & CEO, Minds Over Tumors
Dress The Part

Black Tie. Emerald & gold encouraged.

The evening is formal — tuxedos and long dresses — but we invite guests to embrace the theme with jewel tones, gold accents, and touches of emerald.

Dress Code
Black Tie
Palette
Emerald & Gold
Venue
Royal Poinciana
Get Involved

Reserve your seat at the table.

Individual tickets go on sale September 1st. Sponsorship inquiries are open now. Reach out and we'll walk you through the options that fit best.

Individual Tickets
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Sponsors & Partners
Talk to Darren Directly
Sponsorship inquiries, in-kind donations, and auction contributions go straight to our founder.
darren@mindsovertumors.org →