Memorial Medical Center Foundation’s 15th annual gala, Dancing for Our Stars (DFOS) , has become one of the hottest philanthropic events in Long Beach. Presented by the Temple Family Charitable Foundation, the much anticipated DFOS gala will take place at The Westin Long Beach on Saturday, March 7, 2026 . Proceeds from the 2026 gala will benefit the comprehensive mission and diverse areas of care at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach. The event features dancers who have a personal connection to our hospitals. Supporters and event attendees will have an opportunity to support their favorite courageous and compassionate dancer(s) by “voting with their dollars” prior to and during the live event as dancers vie for the coveted DFOS Champion Crystal Award!
Thank you in advance for your leading support.
Dear Community Partner,
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for the 1 5th Annual Dancing for Our Stars Gala: A Crystal Celebration , taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 , at The Westin Long Beach. This milestone event promises to be an unforgettable evening of elegance, inspiration, and community spirit — all in support of MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach . Over the past 15 years, Dancing for Our Stars has grown into one of Long Beach’s most anticipated philanthropic events. Presented by the Temple Family Charitable Foundation, the gala brings together local leaders, generous supporters, and courageous community dancers — each with a personal connection to the life-changing care provided at our hospitals. This year’s “Crystal Celebration” honors not only our dancers and their stories, but also the unwavering commitment of our sponsors and donors who make this event possible. Your sponsorship directly supports vital programs and services that impact thousands of patients and families each year. We invite you to become a sponsor and help us continue this legacy of excellence in care. Whether you’re a returning supporter or joining us for the first time, your partnership will shine brightly on this special night and beyond.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We look forward to celebrating with you on March 7!
With heartfelt gratitude,
The 2026 Dancing for Our Stars Committee Natalie Barron DFOS ’15 Pamela Funari Debra Greco DFOS ’16
Lynne Pillsbury DFOS ’13 Kathie Sitton DFOS ’23 Haley Steinhauser DFOS ’23
Katherine Keesal DFOS ’17 Adriana Lanting DFOS ’24 Richard Neri
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor SOLD! Thank you, Temple Family Charitable Foundation
$7,500 - Salsa Sponsor • One table of 10 • Logo or name listed in event program • Recognition on signage at event $5,000 - Cha-Cha Sponsor • Six tickets to gala (preferred seating) • Name listing in event program • Recognition on signage at event • VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party invites for two (January 2026) $2,500 - Foxtrot Sponsor • Two tickets to gala (preferred seating) • Name listing in event program • VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party invites for two (January 2026) Underwriting Opportunities (100% tax deductible) Dinner (four available) $20,000/each Ballroom Décor $15,000 Welcome Reception $15,000 Entertainment $10,000 Premium Wine $10,000 Floral $7,500 Red Carpet Photography SOLD Valet Parking $5,000 Champagne SOLD Bar (six available) $2,000 (each) Crystal Awards $2,000
$30,000 - Swing Sponsor • Two premier tables of 10 • Premium wine and champagne (two bottles) at tables • Full-page, color ad in event program • Recognition on all signage, video screens and press materials • VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party invites for 12 (January 2026) $20,000 - Quickstep Sponsor • One premier table of 10 • Premium wine and champagne (two bottles) at table • Half-page, color ad in event program • Recognition on all signage, video screens and press materials • VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party invites for eight (January 2026) $10,000 - Tango Sponsor • One preferred table of 10 • Quarter-page, color ad in event program • Recognition on signage at event • VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party invites for six (January 2026) Event Program Advertising Opportunities Full-Page 5.5" x 8.5" $2,000 Half-Page 5.5" x 4" $1,000 Quarter-Page 2.5" x 4" $ 500 All ads are full color (CMYK) and artwork. If art extends to the edge of the page, please add a .125" bleed to your file. All art should be submitted in the following hi-res file formats: EPS, JPEG, PNG, SVG or PDF. Ad space reservation and all ad artwork due by: February 11, 2026
Approximate fair market cost - $250 per person
SPONSORSHIP AND UNDERWRITING PLEDGE FORM
Sponsorship Title Sponsor — SOLD
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____ Swing Sponsor............................ $30,000 ____ Quickstep Sponsor...................... $20,000 ____ Tango Sponsor............................ $10,000 ____ Salsa Sponsor............................. $7,500 ____ Cha-Cha Sponsor........................ $5,000 ____ Foxtrot Sponsor.......................... $2,500 Underwriting ____ Dinner......................................... $20,000 ____ Ballroom Décor............................. $15,000 ____ Welcome Reception ...................... $15,000 ____ Entertainment ............................. $10,000 ____ Premium Wine.............................. $10,000 ____ Floral.......................................... $7,500 ____ Red Carpet Photography................ SOLD ____ Valet Parking................................ $5,000 ____ Champagne.................................. SOLD ____ Bar............................................. $2,000 ____ Crystal Awards............................. $2,000 Ticket(s) ____ Table of Ten (non-sponsored)......... $3,500 ____ Individual Ticket........................... $350 Program Ad Sponsorship ____ Full-Page Program Ad.................... $2,000 ____ Half-Page Program Ad.................... $1,000 ____ Quarter-Page Program Ad.............. $500
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For stock donations, please contact the events office at (562) 933-4483 or eventsmmcf@memorialcare.org MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children's & Women's Hospital are community-based, non-profit hospitals. Contributions made to Memorial Medical Center Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. IRC section 501(c)(3) Tax ID #95-6105984
Please designate my support to the following dancer(s): Torin Cunningham, MD and Carol Cunningham, NP Janet Dockstader Deborah Finklestein, MD Katie Jakemer Sumer Temple
GUEST NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
We kindly request each guest’s contact information so that we may confirm event details and share event photos with them.
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Email form to: eventsmmcf@memorialcare.org Office: (562) 933-4483
Mail form with payment to: Memorial Medical Center Foundation Attn:Dancing for Our Stars 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, CA 90806
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
SWING $30,000
QUICKSTEP $20,000
TANGO $10,000
SALSA $7,500
CHA-CHA $5,000 Six tickets (preferred seating)
FOXTROT $2,500
GALA SPONSORSHIP
Two tickets (preferred seating)
Two premier tables of 10
One premier table of 10
One preferred table of 10
One table of 10
Gala Admission
Premium wine and champagne (two bottles) at tables
Full-page, color ad in event program
Half-page, color ad in event program
Quarter-page, color ad in event program
Logo and Name listing in event program
Name listing in event program
On-stage recognition during event program
Recognition in event signage, printed materials, and on-screen displays
VIP Sponsor Kickoff Party (January 2026)
12 invites
8 invites
6 invites
4 invites
2 invites
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES (100% TAX DEDUCTIBLE)
EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
$20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 $2,000
Dinner (four available)
(each)
Full-Page 5.5" x 8.5"
$2,000
Ballroom Décor
Half-Page 5.5" x 4"
$1,000
Welcome Reception
Quarter- Page
Entertainment
2.5" x 4"
$ 500
Premium Wine
Floral
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Red Carpet Photography
Valet Parking
SOLD
Champagne
Bar (six available)
Crystal Awards
(each)
A GALA BENEFITING
Thank you for your support
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