Red Ribbon Gala
Hickory, NC | December 2025
Tickets on sale in early October.
Join Us for the Red Ribbon Gala!
ALFA continues our 20+ year tradition of kicking off the holiday season with an evening of connection and celebration while raising awareness and funds to support ALFA's mission. The 2025 Red Ribbon Gala will be graciously hosted by Cafe Rule in December. The evening opens with a cash bar for cocktails, beer and wine included, holiday music and a three course meal and the presentation of ALFA's Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams Legacy Award to a local HIV advocate.
✨ Honoring Visionaries in Community Health ✨
2025 Red Ribbon Gala | Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Award
We are delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Award — a prestigious honor recognizing exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to compassionate, community-centered care.
🏅 Dr. Andrew Sugg & Jeff Helgerson-Sugg
Green Park Dentistry
Dr. Andrew Sugg and Jeff Helgerson-Sugg exemplify the transformative power of empathy and service. Through their work at Green Park Dentistry, they have cultivated a practice rooted in dignity, inclusion, and holistic wellness — touching lives far beyond the walls of their clinic. Their commitment to advancing community health reflects the very spirit of this award.
🌹 A Night to Celebrate Impact
Join us on December 7th at Café Rule for the Red Ribbon Gala — an evening of elegance, inspiration, and heartfelt recognition. The award presentation will be a highlight of a night dedicated to honoring those who uplift and empower our community.
🎟️ Tickets available soon
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Let us come together to celebrate these remarkable leaders and the enduring legacy of care they continue to build.
Sponsor Packages
The Red Ribbon Gala supports HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs in our community. Every ticket helps ALFA provide resources, education, and compassion to those who need it most.