Quest Center’s 2026 Giving Gala Recap
Thank you for standing alongside us as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We are so thrilled you are here with us as part of the Quest Community. THANK YOU! Together, you helped us to raise $119,800!
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsors: PacificSource
PacificSource offers health plans for individuals, families, and employers. A Northwest not-for-profit, PacificSource has a history of putting members first by going beyond what’s required.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, we couldn’t do this without you!
Generosity Shines in the Giving Tree Game!
We were excited to have a collection of exciting items and getaways donated by some of our favorite local businesses and Quest supporters.
Dance performance from an incredibly talented group of Queens
Poison waters and friends BinKyee Bellflower, T'Kara Campbell Starr, Inanna Miss entertained the crowd with a lively dance number that kicked the event off with a bang!
Heads or Tails
Poison waters got everyone’s blood flowing with a lively game of Heads or Tails! The Winner took home a basket that included 2 tickets to a show of your choice at The Wonder Ballroom, 4 Suite Tickets to a Timbers game, $60 in gift cards to Peacock PDX, 2 60 minute massages from Everett House, 2 bottles and a tasting for 4 to Elk Cove, and a staycation at The Nines Hotel.
Celebrating our Volunteers
We certainly could not have executed this special evening without the help of our dedicated staff and volunteers. Thank you to every person who came early for set up, checked in our attendees, helped with games and prizes, and stayed late for clean up. You are the reason we have an incredible event every year!
Keynote speech from Jackie Murphy of The Collins Foundation
Jackie Murphy, Chief Programs Strategist at The Collins Foundation delivered a powerful speech focused on the importance of hope as we continue our work to uplift the communities that are often overlooked and underrepresented.
An Inspiring Video Debut
In this powerful video, we hear the inspiring story of Jamie LaCour, a client of Quest Center’s WISH program. Her lifelong journey of health issues led her to Quest, where she found healing, community, and a newfound sense of hope. Video production by MetroEast Media.
Giving Abound!
Our guests proudly raised their paddles and donated towards Quest Center’s special programs such as National Trans HIV Testing Day, Gender Affirming Care, Culturally Responsive Sober Housing, Community Nutrition Night, and more!
Honoring Honoring Mary Rumbaugh
Mary received Quest Center’s 2026 Community Impact Award Recipient for her work as the Director of Clackamas County’s Health, Housing, and Human Services Department. She is an active leader in clinical and system change initiatives. We honor her commitment to serving local individuals.
And the Winner Is…
Congratulations to the winner of the Hawaii Raffle - Edwin! Here’s to relaxing on the Big Island in a beautiful oceanfront condo courtesy of Quest donors Tracy Lucas and Mark Oronzio. To top off the win, included is a flight voucher to Hawaiian Airlines, generously donated by the Quest Board. We’re happy for you Edwin, and maybe a little jealous!
Thank you all for a beautiful night of joy and generosity!
Please enjoy our collection of photos from the night below.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsor PacificSource, and to all of our generous sponsors for making this event possible. To Vibrant Table and Kurt Beadell for the wonderful eats, The Castaway Portland for having us in your beautiful space, to Poison Waters and crew for being the hostess with the mostess, to MetroEast for creating such a beautiful video, The Quest Board for your dedicated support, the Quest Center Events Committee for making it all happen, and last but certainly not least, every single one of you for being part of our beautiful Quest Community.
We couldn’t have done it without you all!
