• Cocktails at 5:00pm, buffet dinner at 6:00pm

  • Live auction courtesy of Michener Allen Auctioneering Ltd

  • Silent auction

  • Emcee Daintre Christensen (Global Morning News)

  • Harpist Terry McDade

  • Live musical performance by Ellen Doty

  • Live painting by local artist Lorraine Shulba

  • Short film featuring the stories of two different families

  • Interactive memorial tribute art

  • DAINTRE CHRISTENSEN

    Daintre Christensen, traffic anchor and co-host for Global News Morning, will emcee the Starry Night Gala.

  • TERRY MCDADE

    Local harpist Terry Mcdade will bring his musical talents to the Starry Night Gala during cocktail hour and dessert.

  • ELLEN DOTY

    Canadian singer-songwriter Ellen Doty will perform live musical entertainment with guitarist Brett Hansen.

  • LORRAINE SHULBA

    Local artist Lorraine Shulba will live-paint a beautiful masterpiece at the gala to be won by the highest bidder.

2025 Gala Sponsors

This event truly would not be possible without the generosity and partnership of our sponsors. We are so grateful for the ongoing support of the following organizations and individuals.

AURORA SPONSORS ($10,000+)

  • THE SEDENS FAMILY

    Teddy Bear Table Sponsor

LUNA SPONSORS ($5,000-$9,999)

  • INSIGHT MEDICAL IMAGING

    Venue Sponsor

  • MILESTONES DIAGNOSTICS

    Memorial Tribute Art Sponsor

  • BENNU PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

    Honouring Oliver Cruz Cameron

NOVA SPONSORS ($2,500-$4,999)

  • PACIFIC CENTRE FOR REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

  • NORTH STAR CARDIOLOGY CLINIC

  • ALBERTA BLUE CROSS

    Dessert Sponsor

  • PINE INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTRE

    Candy Bar Sponsor

  • SHERWOOD PARK SPORT AND SPINE

    Wine Sponsor

STELLA SPONSORS ($1,000-$2,499)

  • ANONYMOUS

    Honouring Matthew, Jonathan, and Joshua

  • CYNTHIA PRIEST PHOTOGRAPHY

    Event Photography Sponsor

  • SLEEMAN BREWERIES

    Beer Sponsor

  • OLD SAW STUDIO

    Feature Film Sponsor

  • MICHENER ALLEN AUCTIONEERING

    Live Auction Sponsor

  • KINGSTON ROSS PASNAK LLP

 FAQs

  • This year, we hope to raise $50,000 to benefit local programs supporting families journeying through pregnancy and infant loss.

  • Tiny Footprints is 100% volunteer-run. We do not have any paid members, including our board of directors. After we cover our costs (cost of the gala, website fees, other administrative costs), all profits are directed to fund initiatives and programs that support grieving families.

  • This is a “black tie optional” event! This is not a black tie event, meaning that black tie attire (tuxedos, floor length gowns, etc) is welcome but not required. Guests can feel free to dress in business formal attire, cocktail attire, or whatever they feel most comfortable in.

  • Please let us know your accessibility needs. The venue offers wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair-friendly single-occupancy washroom.

  • This event is for 18+ only, due to requirements from AGLC. Thank you for understanding. Babes in arms are welcome.