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Night of Hope: Dancing Towards a Brighter Tomorrow

A Celebration of Healing, Hope, and Human Connection

A Night of Hope Jan. 24, 2026

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, the ballroom at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club in Sarasota will come alive with music, laughter, and heartfelt purpose. Night of Hope: Dancing Towards a Brighter Tomorrow invites you to join an unforgettable evening dedicated to transforming lives through the power of service dogs and community compassion.

Hosted by Service Dogs Saving Lives (SDSL), this annual fundraising event blends elegance with impact — an inspiring dinner, live music, and dancing that directly supports veterans, first responders, and individuals living with mental health challenges.

An Evening That Makes a Difference

This isn’t just another gala — it’s a movement. Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship pledged helps fund training scholarships and lifesaving service dogs for those in need.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Location: Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club, Sarasota, FL
  • Guest Speaker: Rachel H.
  • Live Music: David Turner
  • Theme: Dancing Towards a Brighter Tomorrow
  • Tickets: $135 per person
  • Attire: Business Casual (men: collared shirt required)
  • Silent Auction & 50/50 Drawing: Cash or check accepted

Dinner Menu

Guests will enjoy a three-course gourmet meal crafted to delight the senses.

  • First Course: Fresh baby and romaine lettuces with candied pecans, berries, aged gouda, and cider vinaigrette.
  • Entrée Options
    • Citrus Salmon — Oven poached and glazed with dill Chablis, served with julienne vegetables and rice pilaf.
    • Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs — Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
    • Madeira Chicken — Pan-roasted chicken breast with wild mushroom Madeira reduction, sour cream mashed potatoes, and vegetable medley.
  • Dessert: Chocolate mousse cake with raspberry sauce.
  • Beverages: Hot tea, iced tea, coffee, and soda.
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Woman soldier hugging her black lab service dog

The Mission Behind the Magic

Founded with compassion and dedication, Service Dogs Saving Lives exists to educate, save, and improve the lives of those living with mental health challenges and prior self-harming tendencies through the healing connection between humans and service dogs.

Each dog is more than a companion — they are a lifeline. Studies from SDSL’s partner organizations show that veterans and first responders experience dramatically reduced rates of suicide and mental health complications after receiving a trained service dog.

Through education, community partnerships, and youth outreach, SDSL also helps reduce the stigma around mental health and encourage lifelong self-care practices.

Your attendance at A Night of Hope directly supports these initiatives — helping turn tragedy into transformation.

Become a Sponsor: Make Hope Go Further

Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses, organizations, and individuals who want to make a lasting impact. Sponsors receive recognition in event materials, promotional visibility, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re helping change lives — one dog, one person, one act of compassion at a time.

View Sponsorship Opportunities and Register Now
A Night of Hope 2025

Join Us in Dancing Towards a Brighter Tomorrow

A night of joy. A mission of love. A community united in hope.

Be part of something bigger — a moment where every step, every song, and every shared smile helps Service Dogs Saving Lives continue its mission to heal hearts and save lives through the unmatched loyalty of service dogs. Reserve Your Seat or Become a Sponsor Today!