Hope Gala Huntsville

10/02/2026

Ben Smith WHNT News 19 we are so grateful for all your support! 🩷🩷

10/02/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hope Starts with Action 🎀

This October, we join the fight against breast cancer and honor the survivors, those currently in treatment, those living with metastatic disease, and the loved ones we have lost.

Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, with about 1 in 8 women expected to develop breast cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 321,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2026, and more than 42,000 women will lose their lives to the disease.

The good news is that progress is being made. Thanks to advances in early detection, research, and treatment, breast cancer death rates have declined by 44% since 1989, helping save hundreds of thousands of lives.

For more than a century, the American Cancer Society has been leading the fight against cancer through: ✅ Funding groundbreaking breast cancer research
✅ Providing free patient support and navigation services
✅ Offering rides to treatment through Road To Recovery®
✅ Providing lodging through Hope Lodge® for patients traveling for care
✅ Advocating for policies that improve access to lifesaving screenings and treatment

When you support Hope Gala Huntsville, you help advance the mission of the American Cancer Society and bring hope to patients and families facing cancer right here in our communities.

📊 Learn more about breast cancer facts and statistics: 🔗 https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/key-statistics.html
🔗 https://www.cancer.org/research/cancer-facts-statistics/breast-cancer-facts-figures.html

📈 View the American Cancer Society's cancer statistics center: 🔗 https://cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org/types/breast

Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

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09/12/2026

Our wonderful friend Donny Maleknia with Donny's Diamond Gallery. He is the definition of giving back. We love you Donny!

08/17/2026

Thank you so much to our Rockstar Honorees this year! Mariah Wiggs Rachel Brown Dr. Marla Daves Lacey Johnson- Dennis Dean

08/17/2026

Thank you so much WHNT News 19 for your generosity! Mariah Wiggs is a Rockstar!

Over the weekend, WHNT News 19 was proud to attend the American Cancer Society's Hope Gala. Thank you to the American Cancer Society and Jerry Hayes for connecting WHNT with this great event, and honoring own very own Mariah Wiggs!

08/16/2026

# # # What a Night! ✨

What an incredible evening at the **2026 American Cancer Society Hope Gala!** 💜

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this special night possible — from our incredible honorees and guests to our dedicated volunteers, committee members, and especially our **generous sponsors**.

Your support helps the American Cancer Society fund lifesaving research, provide support and resources for cancer patients and families, and give hope to those facing cancer right here in our community. Every sponsorship makes a difference. 🎗️

A huge thank-you to **Headshot HSV** for capturing these beautiful professional photos and helping us preserve the memories of such a meaningful evening! 📸

And to all of our **2026 Hope Gala sponsors — thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a future where cancer can be prevented, detected, treated, and ultimately defeated.**

We couldn't do this without you. 💜

08/06/2026

Join us in celebrating **Rachel Brown**, owner of **RB Interiors**, as one of our 2026 Hope Gala Honorees! 💙

As a successful business owner, Rachel has built a reputation for creating beautiful, welcoming spaces throughout our community. But beyond her professional accomplishments, Rachel's journey as a **skin cancer survivor** is a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection, hope, and resilience.

Her story reflects the strength that so many cancer survivors carry every day, and we are proud to recognize her courage and the inspiration she brings to others facing a cancer diagnosis.

Please join us on **August 8** as we honor Rachel and our other remarkable honorees while raising critical funds to support the American Cancer Society's mission to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support.

🎟️ Reserve your table or purchase tickets today and be part of an unforgettable evening of hope, celebration, and impact.

https://hopegalahsv.acsgala.org

08/06/2026

✨ **Meet Our 2026 Hope Gala Honoree: Dr. **Marla Daves** ✨

Every child facing cancer deserves a champion, and for countless families, that champion has been **Dr. Marla Daves**.

With extraordinary compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication, Dr. Daves has devoted her career to caring for pediatric cancer patients and their families during some of life's most difficult moments. She brings not only exceptional medical care, but also hope, comfort, and strength to every child she serves.

The American Cancer Society is honored to recognize Dr. Daves at the 2026 Hope Gala for her remarkable commitment to improving the lives of children battling cancer. Her work reminds us that hope is found not only in groundbreaking research, but also in the hands and hearts of those who care for patients every single day.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Marla Daves and thanking her for the incredible difference she makes in the lives of children and families throughout our community. 💙🎗️

05/11/2026

Thank you Neville Simpson with Headshot HSV for the amazing photos. You truly made the guests and Honorees feel special!

04/24/2026

We are excited to officially introduce this year’s 2026 American Cancer Society Hope Gala honorees:

✨ Lacey Dean, Dean & Son Plumbing
✨ Dr. Marla Daves, Medical Director at St Jude clinic at Huntsville Hospital Women & Children
✨ Rachel Brown, Rachel Brown Homes
✨ Mariah Wiggs, Day to Day with Mariah on WHNT News 19

These women are making a meaningful impact in our community and are committed in the fight against cancer.

Our 2026 Hope Gala Chair, Nick Rockhill, introduced these incredible leaders at an honoree cocktail party Thursday evening.

A special thank you to everyone who made the evening possible, especially: our hosts, Bank Independent, Member FDIC; Bubba's Silver Spoon Catering for the delicious food; music by Winslow Davis; photography by Nevill; and our bar sponsors BNI Gateway and Gulf Distributing.

Please mark your calendar for the 2026 Hope Gala on August 8 as we continue to work together to create a world without cancer. Stay tuned here for more Hope Gala updates! 💫