Carnaval of Courage is Thursday, October 23rd - and you're invited!

Join us for one unforgettable evening of celebration. 

Inspired by a mask-making activity that victim survivors at the DAP Care Center enjoy, our 2025 fundraising gala is a masquerade! Emceed by WCCO's Emmy Award winning journalist Mike Augustyniak, you'll get a brief glimpse at the amazing impact of our work and the chance to connect with our team, all while enjoying -

• Live music featuring Vinny Franco & the Love Channel
  Equal parts energetic and soulful, this 8-piece band draws inspiration from legends like Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin, while adding their own fresh spin for outstanding performances that have sold out the Turf Club and other great Twin Cities music venues.
  

• Satay Bar from Flame Mobile Kitchen

• Curated coffee tasting from Dogwood Coffee Co.

• High-energy live auction of bucket-list worthy experiences

• Gallery of Masks made by our survivors and community

• Surprise performances