Me Fine Annual Gala
Check out the 2026 Event Program!
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Check out the 2026 Event Program! -
2026 Event Details
The Me Fine Annual Gala is one of our favorite nights of the year, bringing together friends, supporters, and community partners to celebrate the families we serve and the impact we create together. Join us this year:
Friday, October 16 | 7 PM | Bay 7 in Durham
The Me Fine Annual Gala: Fire & Ice is almost here! While sponsorships and ticket sales have closed, there are still meaningful ways to make an impact. Support the Me Fine Foundation by making a donation or participating in our silent auction. Every contribution helps provide critical financial and emotional support to families facing a child’s medical crisis. Explore the auction, place your bids, and help make a difference for families when they need it most!
The Night’s Highlights
Live Entertainment
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music from the Triangle Jazz Orchestra, bringing energy, elegance, and plenty of entertainment to the Fire & Ice Gala.
One lucky guest will have the chance to take home a stunning pair of diamond earrings from Diamonds Direct! Add a little extra sparkle to your night and stay tuned for details on how to enter.
A Sparkling Opportunity
Live & Silent Auctions
Bid on an exciting selection of items, experiences, and more during our live and silent auctions. The silent auction opens on October 9!
FAQs
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We welcome cocktail/formal attire - and don’t forget your dancing shoes!
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Bay 7, 324 Blackwell St #700, Durham, NC (Click here for map).
Please enter via the main entrance, which is just across from the water tower in the main American Tobacco Campus courtyard.
Parking is free in the decks surrounding the American Tobacco campus Fridays after 5pm, unless there is an event. The North and South decks are closest to the entrance to Bay 7, which is just across from the water tower in the main courtyard.
NORTH PARKING
305 WEST PETTIGREW STREET
DURHAM, NC 27701
SOUTH PARKING
705 WILLARD STREET
DURHAM, NC 27701
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Our dinner, catered by the Angus Barn, will feature a plated meal served during the evening. Hors d’oeuvres will be served during cocktail hour, followed by a full-service plated dinner. A selection of wine, beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available at multiple bars throughout the night.
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Sponsors and their guests will have reserved seating at assigned tables. Table numbers will be provided at check in. Additional first-come, first-served tables will be provided for gala ticket holders, both downstairs and in the mezzanine.
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Bay 7 is wheelchair accessible. An elevator is available to travel between the mezzanine and main levels.
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Absolutely! You can check out our amazing online silent auction and participate/bid from afar. Stay tuned for details.
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Our silent auction is OPEN NOW!
A mobile device is required to participate in silent auction bidding. To help speed up the check in process, please make sure you have registered a card on file on our bidding website prior to arriving at Bay 7. Stay tuned for notifications about the status of your bid! The silent auction will close at 9:45PM on Friday, October 16.
If you select “Buy Now” on any item you are interested in, you win this item and it will be removed from the auction. All sales are final.
If your winning bid includes a physical item, you can pick it up upon checkout after the auction has closed and take it home with you the evening of the gala. Auction items with digital certificates will be emailed to winning bidders after the gala.
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You’ll receive a paddle printed with your assigned bidder number at check in. During the program, our live auctioneer will introduce and open bidding for each package - raise your paddle high to be recognized!
Once the auctioneer has declared “sold,” the sale is final. The individual making the final bid will be responsible for accepting the bid sale price. Payment by the successful bidder is required in full at auction check-out.
Event Sponsors
Sponsorships are essential to the success of the Me Fine Gala, helping us create a memorable evening while ensuring that more of the funds raised directly support families with children facing serious medical illness. The generosity of our sponsors helps underwrite event expenses, strengthens our impact, and allows every ticket purchased, auction item won, and donation made to go even further. By partnering with Me Fine, sponsors not only gain meaningful community visibility but also play a vital role in providing hope, stability, and support to families when they need it most.
2025 Gala: Speakeasy Soirée
The 2025 Me Fine Gala, Speakeasy Soirée, was an unforgettable evening celebrating the families we serve and the community that makes our mission possible. Guests enjoyed a night of connection, inspiration, and generosity, helping raise critical support for children and families facing serious illness. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, sponsored, and supported this special event.
2025 Gala Highlights
Courage in Their Own Words
One of the most powerful moments of the evening was hearing from three incredible teens whose families have been supported by Me Fine. Their stories offered an honest and inspiring look at the impact of the programs, reminding everyone in the room why Me Fine’s work matters and how community support helps families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments.
Honoring Heroes
We were proud to recognize Jennifer Dube, RN, and Nicole Queathem, MEd, CCLS, as this year’s Heroes for Life. Their dedication and compassion have made a lasting difference for patients and families across our partner hospitals, and it was an honor to celebrate the incredible care and commitment they bring to their work every day.