EVENTS

Annual Gala

The Prevent Cancer Foundation Annual Gala is recognized as one of Washington’s premier events, attracting more than 1,000 guests from business, diplomatic, government, medical, philanthropic, sports and social communities. The Gala consistently ranks among top Washington charity events and is a widely attended event. It follows all gifts and ethics guidelines of the Senate and House.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation^® 32^nd Annual Gala
Puerto Rico: La Isla del Encanto

National Building Museum
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Washington, D.C.
6 p.m.

Gala Co-Chairs
Nickie Currie and Caryn Dyson

Honorary Co-Chairs
Governor Jenniffer González-Colón, Puerto Rico
Representative Pablo José Hernández Rivera (D-P.R.)

Master of Ceremonies
Sara Sidner, Anchor and Senior National Correspondent, CNN

Cancer Champions
Representative Richard Neal (D-Mass.)
Representative Steve Scalise (R-La.)

(View the list of prior awardees)

Illustration of a flamboyant tree with the words next to it, Puerto Rico: La Isla del Encanto

For more information on the Annual Gala or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jennifer Niyangoda at jennifer.niyangoda@preventcancer.org or 703-837-3684.

Donate