Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Join us for an evening of dancing, dinner, learning and celebration.
Healing Arts Gala aims to “unmask” the stigma attached of seeking mental health assistance by providing strategies and opportunity to strengthen our resilience, uncover our pain, and bring healing, hope and mental wellness to ourselves.
The Gala is a evening of sharing, educating, healing, dancing, dinner and celebration to support the foundation’s efforts to “unmask” the stigma surrounding mental health.
Come celebrate and dance with us at the UnMasked Gala. The gala is from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Purchase Tickets
Call 954-459-1473 for information about donating goods or services for auction.
Fundraiser: TBA
What to Expect:
6:30 PM | Check-in
7:00 PM | The Unmasked Experience (Warm Welcomes, Photo Opportunities, Mingling and Cocktail Hour)
7:30 PM | “How We Fight Stigma Together” & Dinner Served
8:00 PM | Lively Entertainment, Dancing, Speakers, and Giving Campaign
8:30 PM | Unmask the Stigma Call to Action | Dr. Carter
9:00 PM | Afterparty (Drinks & Dancing)
9:00 PM | Child Pick-Up
Children’s Gala:
A unique experience for children at their own mini masquerade! Structured and fun play therapy activities – Building social skills through therapeutic and interactive play:
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Sand play therapy
- Puppet play
- Social / emotional games
- Unmasking stigma mask painting activity
Each child will receive an observation profile that highlights their strengths and abilities with strategies for consistent growth.
Guest Speaker
Taonaya (Tao) Ghazarian
Tao is a technology entrepreneur, published author, and the driving force behind PhrenTech’s vision and go-to-market strategy. With over a decade of enterprise B2B SaaS sales experience — including Director-level roles at leading retail technology companies — she brings deep expertise in scaling products from zero to market. She is an MBA candidate at the University of Miami Herbert Business School and is the author of The Human Hand: A Real World Guide to Artificial Intelligence. Tao’s work sits at the intersection of human behavior, emerging technology, and access — themes that define everything PhrenTech builds. She co-founded PhrenTech to make evidence-based mental health support available to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Honoree
Albury “Pete” Burrows
Albury “Pete” Burrows is a proud U.S. Army veteran, Dillard High School graduate, longtime public servant, and the Founder and Executive Director of Veterans Help Services, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families navigate the complex VA disability benefits process and get the benefits they deserve—completely free of charge.
A disabled Desert Storm-era veteran, Pete understands firsthand the challenges veterans often face after military service. Following his time in the Army, he continued serving his community through a law enforcement career spanning nearly two decades. When that career came to an end, Pete transformed his personal struggle into a mission to help others. After learning how to successfully navigate the VA claims system, he began using that knowledge to advocate for fellow veterans who felt overlooked, discouraged, or unsure where to turn.
Pete holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film, Television, and Digital Production from Miami Dade College. He is also pursuing a Master’s in Legal Studies at Liberty University to strengthen his ability to serve, advocate, and lead.
Pete is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, which he joined in 1993, and has been a member of the Free and Accepted Masons since 2006. His commitment to service also extends to his faith community, where he serves in the Media Ministry at Eternal Light Ministries, here in Fort Lauderdale.
Through Veterans Help Services, Pete works to ensure that veterans receive compassionate guidance, trustworthy information, and access to the benefits and resources they have earned. His leadership is grounded in service, integrity, faith, and the belief that every veteran deserves more than simply, “Thank you for your service.”
Gala Event Sponsorship
Presenting Sponsor
- “Presented By” Event Recognition
- Sponsor name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitation, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Two tables of eight (8) for sixteen (16) guests in prime location
- Full page recognition in event program. (Subject to printing deadlines)
- Sponsor name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website.
- Opportunity for company representative to speak at event
$10,000
Gold Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- One table of eight (8) for 8 guests
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$5,000
Silver Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Six (6) UnMasked Gala tickets
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$2,000
Table Sponsors
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on all collateral materials, including invitations, signage, banners, etc. (subject to print deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
- Six (6) UnMasked Gala tickets
- Half page recognition in event program (subject to print deadlines)
- Sponsor’s name and/or company branding on Healing Arts website
$1,750
Sponsor a Family
Sponsors a family with therapeutic services for a month
- Four (4) Unmasked Gala tickets.
- Name listed in event program. (Subject to printing deadlines)
- Logo recognition on e-newsletters and social media
$1,250
Signature Level Sponsor
Two Gala tickets and a personalized bottle of wine. As well as logo recognition.
Underwriting Deliverables:
- Two (2) Unmasked Gala tickets.
- Logo on Selected Item
$1,200
Advertising Sponsorship
You can purchase advertising space in our gala brochure, which will be distributed to all participants and sponsors of our event.
Advertising space must be purchased no later than September 6, 2024 to allow for positioning of your ad and printing of the brochure.
Advertisement: Full Page
Full Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$250
Advertisement: Half Page
Half Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$150
Advertisement: Quarter Page
Quarter Page Ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)
$100
Advertisement: Business Card
Business card sized ad in our event booklet only (Admission to Gala not included)