2024 Fraser Gala, presented by Toy'n around

Our theme is “A Story from Yellow to Blue: A Journey Inside You,” and attendees will be led on a journey of self-discovery through the colorful world of their emotions.

People often depict their emotions as colors. Our sadness is blue. Anger is red. Joy feels yellow. Disgust is green. Orange can represent uncertainty or anxiety. While we may not relish feeling sad or angry, the truth is, there are no bad emotions.

Our emotions tell a story, painting a vivid picture of our inner experiences and how we respond to the world around us. Recognizing and interpreting these emotional stories is crucial. That’s where Fraser comes in. Fraser Behavioral and Rehabilitation Therapy teaches children to recognize how emotions feel in their bodies and then provides the tools to manage and respond to overwhelming sensations or situations. 

Currently, the Fraser Rehabilitation Therapy program is running a $600,000 deficit, due to a staggering lack of funding for individuals and families on medical assistance (MA). There hasn’t been an increase in Minnesota outpatient care funding since 2014, which has pitted the rising cost of services against flat reimbursement rates and an ever-increasing need. Our deficit has necessitated that we scale back services, so we’re focusing on supporting a crucial developmental group: children 0-5. To ensure these young children can continue to receive services, we must raise $600,000 to fund the program.

Event Details

5:00 p.m. - Private reception for Toy’n around, invitation only

5:00 p.m. - Cocktails, happy hour, and silent auction bidding

6:35 p.m. - Dinner

7:05 p.m. - Silent auction closes 

7:20 p.m. - Program begins

8:26 p.m. - Final music performance to close the show

8:30 p.m. - Dessert & Coffee

8:30 p.m. - Auction item pickup

8:30 p.m. - Program ends and the after-party begins

10:00 p.m. - Event ends

Sponsorship opportunities are available. In addition to individuals and families in our community, event sponsors receive unique marketing benefits, such as signage, social media advertising, and brand positioning. Contact Sr. Special Events and Volunteer Program Manager Rose Rosario at Rose.Rosario@fraser.org for information.

Event bidding will take place with Auction Harmony. Event registration and donations will take place on the Fraser website and will be processed through Raiser’s Edge.

View photos from the 2023 gala on our Flickr album here.

View photos from the 2023 Mirror Me Perfect photobooth at the Gala here.