NMDP Gala in New York City

Event details

Join us for an evening of inspiration and hope at the NMDP Gala in New York City! It’s our unique chance to gather as supporters to meet, mingle and raise critical funds for transplant patients and families. Together we build a brighter tomorrow.
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Schedule

6:00 p.m. - Cocktail hour

7:15 p.m. - Dinner, program, live auction and fund-a-need

9:00 p.m. - Reception

11:00 p.m. - Event concludes

Venue: Cipriani 25 Broadway, 25 Broadway. New York City, NY 10004

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    Sponsorships

    Join us as a sponsor to make a powerful difference in the lives of transplant patients and their families.
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    Live auction

    Exciting packages are included in the gala’s live auction. Let us know if you’re interested in donating an auction package.
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Honorary Chairs

We are excited to announce Robert and Wanda Zimmer as our 2026 Honorary Chairs!

2025 NMDP Gala in New York City

In 2025 we came together at Cipriani 25 Broadway to raise an incredible $525,000 for the mission! Thanks to you, we’re fueling the research and fighting the barriers to build a brighter tomorrow for all patients and their loved ones.


Every gift tonight changes a life. It helps someone take the next step in their treatment, keeps families from worrying about medical bills or missed wages, and funds research that could lead to the next cure.

Amy Ronneberg

Chief Executive Officer, NMDP

2025 New York City impact

$525,000

raised to continue removing barriers for patients, families and donors

330+

dedicated supporters attended to save lives

11+

generous sponsors contributed to our life-saving mission

$2.275 million

raised by the gala in New York since 2018
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Your gift goes a long way

Your support fuels life-changing research and funds critical grants for patients and their families so they can receive the treatment they need and focus on healing and thriving afterward.

Thank you to our sponsors

Visionary

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Ally

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