American Cancer Society Portland Hope Gala

The American Cancer Society Portland Hope Gala is a distinguished celebration that brings together the area's finest sponsors, donors, philanthropists, and community leaders dedicated to eliminating cancer.

Presented by American Cancer Society What’s This? January 1, 2019

Guests Julianne Sovince, Lauren 'Lo' Sessions and Kelsey McDaniel of Alpha Media pose for the camera (Aperture Vision Photography)

No Evidence of Disease band plays while guests enjoy dinner at Portland Hope Gala event at Oregon Zoo (BarcStone Photography)

Guests pose prior to entering the Ballroom at the Oregon Zoo (LoriBest Photography)

Enjoying the American Cancer Society Portland Hope Gala VIP experience are Michelle Kirkland and Monica Cfarku (Aperture Vision Photography)

Young professionals in their cocktail best take a moment to smile for event photographer (LoriBest Photography)

Hope Gala guests dancing and enjoying the sounds of Portland band, Stump City Soul (LoriBest Photography)

Hope Gala guests share laughs during live auction benefitting American Cancer Society (LoriBest Photography )

A sit-down affair for a stand-up cause: guests take a moment to relax after paddle raise benefitting the American Cancer Society research program (LoriBest Photography)

Alpha Media’s Randi P'Pool and Cort Johnson taking in the VIP experience at Portland Hope Gala (Aperture Vision Photography)

Alpha Media staff and guests stop to celebrate being Spirit of Hope Honoree at Hope Gala (LoriBest Photography)

The fun-filled evening features a silent auction, cocktails, dinner, inspiring speakers, a live auction of highly sought-after gift packages, and entertainment. Funds raised at the Portland Hope Gala benefit cancer research as well as quality-of-life programs that remove barriers and provide resources and information to those battling cancer.