November 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM
The Jefferson Hotel

November 14, 2026
6:30 PM
The Jefferson Hotel

Interested in joining us? We have limited availability. Please contact our team to learn more.

Interested in joining us? We have limited availability. Please contact our team to learn more.

REACHING
NEW HEIGHTS

Join us for an unforgettable night at The Jefferson Hotel with cocktails, games, dinner, auctions, and plenty of surprises, all in support of Central Virginia’s autism community.

Come celebrate how far we’ve come — and help chart what comes next.

EVENT DETAILS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026

6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

THE JEFFERSON HOTEL

101 W. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23220

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

THE EVENING

 

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6:30 PM  Silent Auction, Games & Cocktails

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7:30 PM  Seated Dinner & Program

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8:30 PM  Silent Auction Closes & Heads + Tails

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8:45 PM Live Auction & Donation Drive

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10:00 PM  After Party

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12:00 AM  Event Concludes

 

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6:30 PM  
Silent Auction, Games & Cocktails

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7:30 PM  
Seated Dinner & Program

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8:30 PM  
Silent Auction Closes & Heads + Tails

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8:45 PM 
Live Auction & Donation Drive

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10:00 PM  
After Party

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12:00 AM  
Event Concludes
“
This is really one of my favorite events of the year… The sense of community that surrounds us, you can feel it.
Jennifer Barnum
ASCV Board Chair & Eli’s Mom
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“
This is really one of my favorite events of the year… The sense of community that surrounds us, you can feel it.
”
Jennifer Barnum
ASCV Board Chair & Eli’s Mom

MAKE THE NIGHT YOURS

There’s more than one way to be part of the ASCV Gala. Gather your people, put your organization behind the mission, or help make the auction unforgettable.
There’s more than one way to be part of the ASCV Gala. Gather your people, put your organization behind the mission, or help make the auction unforgettable.

HOST A TABLE

HOST A
TABLE

Limited availability remains. Contact our team to learn more.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your organization at the heart of the evening while supporting ASCV’s mission.

DONATE TO AUCTION

Help make the auction unforgettable with an item, experience or package.

A CONSTELLATION OF SUPPORT

A CONSTELLATION OF SUPPORT

We’re grateful for the sponsors who believe in ASCV’s mission and help make nights like this — and so much more — possible.

We’re grateful for the sponsors who believe in ASCV’s mission and help make nights like this — and so much more — possible.

AFTER PARTY SPONSOR

CELESTIAL EXPERIENCE SPONSOR

COSMIC IMPACT SPONSOR

COSMIC IMPACT SPONSOR

COSMIC IMPACT SPONSOR

MISSION VIDEO SPONSOR

SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR

WELCOME DRINK SPONSOR

GAME SPONSOR

VOLUNTEER SPONSOR

STARLIGHT SPONSOR

OUR TABLE HOSTS
OUR TABLE HOSTS
Thank you to the friends and partners bringing people together around ASCV’s mission.
A1 Door Company
Nathan & Jennifer Barnum
Mary Miller & Larry Caldwell
Marc & Monica Flickinger
Bambi Gladfelter
Scott & Emily Goodman
Johnny & Shannon Grymes
Debbie Harrison
KPMG
Legacy Plumbing
Joe & Ashlee Martin
Ken Newell
Caley & Brandon Nunnally
Linda & Terry Oggel
P2 Public Affairs
Andrew Pegalis
Revit Digital
Van & Sean Ruffner
Jay & Mignonne Scherer
Vinnie & Cindy Schoenfelder
Terry & Tyler Steves
Terra Forma Landscaping
Tyson & Jessica Utt

IMPACT

YOUR NIGHT MAKES
MORE POSSIBLE
Every table, bid and gift helps ASCV create more opportunities for autistic individuals and their families across Central Virginia. As our community grows and the Autism Community Hub takes shape, your support helps ensure the programs, resources and relationships at the heart of ASCV continue to grow, too.
Every table, bid and gift helps ASCV create more opportunities for autistic individuals and their families across Central Virginia. As our community grows and the Autism Community Hub takes shape, your support helps ensure the programs, resources and relationships at the heart of ASCV continue to grow, too.
11,200+
PARTICIPANTS IN 2025
461
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
1,593
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
CONNECTIONS

One night together helps create more opportunities all year long.

GALA COMMITTEE

A special thank you to our committee members for helping make this evening possible.

Kelli Ritter — Co-Chair
Van Ruffner — Co-Chair
Ali Bonnell
Megan Colson
Kelli Ritter
CO-CHAIR
Van Ruffner
CO-CHAIR
Ali Bonnell
Megan Colson
Shannon Colson
Emily Dickey
Mark Flanzenbaum
Shannon Grymes
Katie Hanley
Debbie Harrison
Rebecca Lueders
Violet Martin
Caley Nunnally
Jessica Ohree
Amanda Pratt
Christian Rumley
Terry Stevens
Jessica Utt
JOIN US IN THE COSMOS
JOIN US IN THE COSMOS
JOIN US IN THE COSMOS

NOVEMBER 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL · RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

NOVEMBER 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM
THE JEFFERSON HOTEL · RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
QUESTIONS?
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