2026 Changing Lives Gala

The Gala is Back! Changing Lives 2026 - June 12, 2026
KU Conference Center | 5:00 PM

Be a part of Ballard’s biggest party of the year! The Changing Lives Gala is Ballard’s only annual fundraiser, and last year we were so lucky to have raised $500,000 for Ballard’s Living Wages for teachers program, as well as Ballard scholarships, community services, and outreach programming.

What will it be this year? How can we top last year’s special guest Ron Burgandy?? And will you be in the room where it happens? Only you can decide.

All we can say is that, like so much of the Ballard magic, we’ll all find out together on a magical night in June!

Interested in Sponsoring?

We have sponsorships for the night available, and it’s a great chance to get seen! Download a sponsor pack for the details about how you can connect with the Changing Lives Gala as a sponsor!

Download Sponsor Pack

Host a table? Here's how.

Table hosts are incredibly important – it’s more than just buying a table – it’s making that table and that time count! Help us cultivate generosity and celebrate Ballard’s amazing programs.

Download Table Host Pack

I have a few questions...

Need help? Got a question not covered here? Let us know! Our CEO Kyle Roggenkamp is happy to answer  questions you may have. He might even do it while dressed as Ron Burgundy!

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