Saturday, February 20, 2027
📍 Mote SEA LIFE Aquarium

Join Manatee Children’s Services for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of protecting children, strengthening families, and building safer communities. Waves of Hope: Cheers to 50 Years at MCS will be a night of purpose, celebration, and impact, set against the stunning backdrop of Mote SEA LIFE Aquarium.

Guests will enjoy dinner, drinks, music, and exciting experiences throughout the evening, all while supporting programs that prevent child abuse and provide healing and stability for more than 12,000 children and families each year. This milestone gala honors our past, celebrates our present, and looks ahead to the future of hope we are building together.

✨ Attire: Birthday sparkle & shine
🎟 Early Bird Tickets:

• $175 – Individual
• $325 – Couples

💙 Early Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Be among the first to support this milestone celebration and help shape an evening that honors 50 years of impact. Early sponsors will play a key role in making this event and the next chapter of MCS possible. Please contact Krista Post at kristap@mcsfl.com to show this special support.

Mark your calendar and get ready to raise a glass to hope, healing, and 50 years of making a difference.