For more than forty years, the Drive for Life Gala has been a cornerstone of generosity in Kalamazoo. What began in 1982 with a $1 ticket and a modest fundraiser has grown into one of the community’s most anticipated events, raising millions for the American Cancer Society and other local charities. Business leaders, sponsors, and neighbors come together each year to celebrate progress, give back, and fuel hope.
The 43rd Annual Drive for Life Gala returns on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM, bringing with it another extraordinary evening of giving. Guests can expect an elegant night capped off by a Silent Auction filled with everything from coveted sports memorabilia to unforgettable vacations.
Mark your calendar and be part of a tradition that proves how a community united can change lives. Reserve your place at this year’s gala and help continue the legacy of impact.
About the Drive for Life Gala
For four decades, the Drive for Life Gala has attracted the support of business leaders, sponsors and volunteers; bringing the Kalamazoo community together for an extraordinary night of charity.The Drive for Life Gala debuted in 1982 with a starting ticket price of just $1, raising less than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Today, the annual Drive for Life Gala benefits the American Cancer Society and other local charities now with millions in annual support after breaking fundraising records in 2022 along our largest number of sponsors in 2024…
Stay tuned for our 43rd Annual Drive for Life foundation Gala Silent Auction items! Be sure to save the date for our next event: Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 5:30pm
This year’s Silent Auction items for the 42nd Annual Drive for Life Gala once again included incredible items featuring everything from sports memorabilia to weeklong vacations, and everything in between.