The 2019 Bear to Make a Difference Gala is an opportunity for community members, civic leaders and corporate partners to come together to support the work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation and those who share our commitment to a future free from hate.
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 6:00pm
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO, 80202
For sponsorship opportunities please contact our Development Director, Joe Foster, at 303-830-7400 ext. 14 or at joe@matthewshepard.org.
Special Guests: Judy and Dennis Shepard
Gala tickets
Ticket Prices
Early Bird Table (until 8/15/2019): $2000
Early Bird Ticket (until 8/15/2019): $225
Become a sponsor
You can help make this evening a huge success by becoming an event sponsor. Find out more information about our multiple sponsorship options.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact our Development Director, Joe Foster, at 303-830-7400 ext. 14 or at joe@matthewshepard.org.
Become a volunteer
A key component to our gala success is the help we receive from passionate supporters like you. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to be a part of this great event.
Donate an auction item
If you are interested in contributing an item to the Bear to Make a Difference Gala Auction, please fill out our online form.
Hotel reservation
There is a Matthew Shepard Foundation reservation block at the Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO, 80202
What do I wear?
This year’s attire is black-tie optional.
2019 Award Recipients
Samira Wiley
Making a Difference Award Honoree
Former US Attorney General Eric Holder
Making a Difference Award Honoree
Anthony Aragon & David Westman
Dennis Dougherty Award for Community Leadership
Seth Owen
Spirit of Matthew Award
Bear to Make a Difference Gala 2018
Bare to Make a Difference Cabaret
There will be a pre-gala event on October 25, 2019 at The Roxy featuring The Skivvies.
Additional information coming soon.
