Red carpet rolls out for special stars at Palm Desert Gala
PALM DESERT, Calif. — The red carpet was rolled out Saturday night for a celebration centered on inclusion, joy, and community.
The GALA Special Stars Come Out Tonight welcomed adults with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities to Palm Valley Country Club for an evening designed to make every guest feel celebrated and valued.
Participants arrived in limousines and specialty vehicles before walking the red carpet in formal attire. Guests posed for professional photographs and spent the evening enjoying dinner, dancing, and live music.
Earlier in the day, professional hair and makeup services were provided by local salons, helping participants prepare for the special night. Organizers emphasized the event was not a fundraiser, but a dignified and meaningful experience created exclusively for individuals with special needs and their families.
More than 300 guests attended the gala, which was hosted by Lisa Valerio of the Fenixia Foundation and Renée Griffin of Building Bridges for Special Needs. Organizers say the goal is to continue bringing the community together and creating memorable opportunities that promote inclusion and connection for people with disabilities.
