Night of Discovery Gala Celebrates 25 Years of Hope and Discovery in Toronto

The Meagan Bebenek Foundation (MBF) will mark an extraordinary 25 years of impact with the Night of Discovery Gala on September 23, 2026, at Toronto’s historic Palais Royale. Set along the city’s waterfront, the special evening will bring together supporters, community leaders and advocates to celebrate the foundation’s achievements while helping advance the future of paediatric brain tumour research.

The milestone event continues MBF’s longstanding commitment to creating hope for children and families affected by brain tumours. After 25 years of advocacy, fundraising and research investment, the foundation is using this anniversary year to celebrate the progress made while continuing to push for better treatments and brighter outcomes.

The Night of Discovery Gala promises an elegant evening combining celebration, entertainment and an important charitable mission. Guests will enjoy an open bar, gourmet three-course dinner, live entertainment, an exciting live and silent auction, inspiring stories and more. The evening is designed not only to celebrate the foundation’s journey but also to highlight the extraordinary progress made possible through the generosity of its supporters. Taking place at Palais Royale, the waterfront setting provides a memorable backdrop for an evening dedicated to discovery, community and hope.

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

The 2026 gala represents an important milestone for the Meagan Bebenek Foundation, which has spent a quarter-century working to advance research and improve outcomes for children diagnosed with brain tumours.

The foundation’s work extends beyond research funding. MBF supports initiatives designed to provide hope and meaningful assistance to children and families affected by paediatric brain tumours, while also helping bring greater awareness to the challenges facing childhood cancer research.

The 25th anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on how far the organisation and its community have come—and the work that remains ahead.

Investing in the Next Breakthrough

At the heart of the Night of Discovery Gala is a simple goal: help create a future where every child diagnosed with a brain tumour has access to better treatments and brighter outcomes.

MBF describes support for the gala as an investment in groundbreaking research and compassionate care. The foundation continues to build partnerships and raise funds that can help accelerate innovative research and bring new hope to families facing one of childhood’s most devastating diseases.

For supporters attending the gala, the evening therefore represents more than a night out. Every ticket, sponsorship and contribution helps extend the foundation’s ability to support research and families.

Partner With Purpose

The Night of Discovery Gala also offers opportunities for businesses and organisations to become involved as sponsors.

Corporate partnerships provide opportunities to demonstrate community commitment, build relationships with business and community leaders, increase brand visibility and engage employees, clients and partners in a meaningful cause. Most importantly, sponsorship helps support MBF’s ongoing efforts to advance paediatric brain tumour research.

A Milestone Worth Celebrating

Twenty-five years represents an extraordinary chapter in the Meagan Bebenek Foundation’s history. The Night of Discovery Gala will bring the MBF community together to celebrate the people, partnerships and generosity that have helped make that journey possible.

As the foundation looks toward the next chapter, the September 23 gala offers an opportunity to celebrate past achievements while investing in the discoveries that could change the future for children and families affected by brain tumours.

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and additional information, visit the official Meagan Bebenek Foundation Night of Discovery Gala page.