We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners and guests for another incredible Denim and Diamonds Gala on November 15, 2025, at the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key Resort. It was a fabulous, swanky evening that perfectly paired the sparkle of diamonds with the comfort of denim – all while raising funds and awareness for our community’s most pressing needs.

Last year’s Gala was more vital than ever. Due to the devastating Hurricane Relief Drive, which helped hundreds, if not thousands, of hurricane survivors in Pinellas County, we had to cancel our 2024 Gala. Our foundation was instrumental in helping our neighbors during the hurricane. We were boots on the ground by setting up eight drop-off donation centers. Our team would load up our cars and drive the supplies house to house in affected neighborhoods. And give them to the families that were devastated. We partnered with a non-profit on the East Coast that flew in supplies for our survivors. That is when we partnered with another local non-profit and opened the Madeira Beach donation center, which helped thousands of affected residents.

As a result of these critical relief efforts and the missed fundraiser, our funds were severely depleted. Your sponsorship and attendance were crucial in helping us continue our mission and we are thankful to everyone who supported us at the Gala.We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, and your proceeds directly support the Raising Relief Foundation mission: To fill in the gaps for all societal challenges by helping nonprofits and individuals through resources, education, boots on the ground, and financial aid. We rely on the generosity of businesses like yours to continue this work.