Please join Challenge Alaska in January for our annual gala and charity auction! As you know, Challenge Alaska is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education. We’re excited to welcome 680+ guests to our event! Tickets are ON SALE NOW!
Tumble down the rabbit hole with us for a night of whimsical wonder at Challenge Alaska’s annual gala! This year’s Alice in Wonderland theme promises an enchanting evening filled with curious surprises, vibrant characters, and a touch of mystery. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, a cash bar, and exhilarating silent and live auctions—all set against a magical, dreamlike backdrop. Doors open at 5:30pm for drinks and the silent auction, with dinner and the live auction beginning at 7:00pm.
We invite you to lean into the fun with your most imaginative Wonderland-inspired attire. Whether you arrive as a bold Queen of Hearts, a dapper Mad Hatter, or simply as yourself with a curious spirit, you’ll be part of a joyful evening supporting Challenge Alaska’s mission to empower individuals living with disabilities. Expect a night of playful elegance, bright colors, and delightful surprises—all in the name of inclusion, community, and adventure. Make a night of it by snagging a room at the Hotel Captain Cook.
When & Where
Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center
January 31, 2026
5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Evening Schedule
5:30 pm
Doors Open
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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Silent Auction & Cocktails
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7:00 pm
Dinner and Live Auction
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9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Boogy!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Challenge Alaska's programs are supported by our incredible community partners. We hope you will consider supporting Alaskans with disabilities by becoming an event sponsor!
GOLD: $10,000
Banner placement at Challenge Alaska’s Keil Center for all of 2025
Full page advertisement in Gala Auction Booklets
Social Media Shoutout (Instagram & Facebook)
Large Logo in Gala Auction Booklets
Large Logo on Challenge Alaska Website
Large Logo on Event Signage
Logo in Newsletter
Verbal Recognition by the emcee before the live auction
VIP Seating & dinner for a table of 10 guests
SILVER: $5,000
Banner placement at Challenge Alaska’s Keil Center during Spring Fling Week (April)
1/2-page advertisement in Gala Auction Booklets
Medium Logo in Gala Auction Booklets
Medium Logo on Challenge Alaska Website
Medium Logo on event signage
Logo in Newsletter
Verbal Recognition by the Emcee before the live auction
Preferred Seating & dinner for a table of 10 guests
BRONZE: $3,000
Company Name in Gala Auction Booklets
Small Logo on Challenge Alaska Website
Company Name on Event Signage
Company Name in Newsletter
Dinner for a table of 10 guests
Contact Mariel via email or at 907-344-7399 x 7 if you're interested in becoming a corporate sponsor.
How you can help:
- A donation of something spectacular to add to our Live or Silent Auctions
- Become an event sponsor
- Purchase tickets to attend (available in January)
- Buy a one-page advertisement in our bidding booklets
- Donate wine for our wine pull or auction
- Donate baskets to package our silent auction items
- Volunteer at the event or with administrative assistance leading up to the event
How your donation will be recognized:
- You will be listed in the event programs
- Your donations may be Tax deductible using our non-profit ID #92-0080897
It is our hope that you would consider supporting Alaskans with disabilities by choosing to participate in our event. For more information regarding sponsorship, admissions, donations and other opportunities for this event, please contact Mariel Ballew.
We are truly grateful for our Event Sponsors! Your support helps people living with disabilities all year round. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Coffman Engineers
Michelle Crismore Real Estate
Mt. Magnificent Wellness
Starbright South Early Learning Center
Team Elena
Team Full Send
Team Naya
Team Naya 2.0
The Beethe Family
The Hufford Family
The Spuhler-Popiel Family
Live Auction Item Donors
Achieve Tahoe | Alaska Airlines | Alaska Glacier Lodge | Alaska River Adventures | Alaska Stillpoint Lodge | Andrea & Jeremy Anderson | Crown Mountain Guides | Delta Air Lines | Fire Station 14 | JT Thurston | Lisa & Todd Fletcher | Oxford Assaying & Refining Corp. | Pat & Dave Hufford | Silver Tip Lodge | Takedown Sportfishing | Talkeetna Air Taxi | The Sheldon Family | Thompson Law Group | Tordrillo Mountain Lodge | Trevor Smykay
Silent Auction Item Donors
4U2NV Lips & Lashes | 6th Avenue Outfitters | Adrian Valera | Advanced Body Solutions, Inc. | AIH | AK Art Factory | AK Clothing Co. | AK Cycle Chic | AK Promo Co. | AK Wild Bags | Alaska Avalanche School | Alaska Dinner Factory | Alaska EBike | Alaska Gear Company | Alaska Mill and Feed | Alaska River Adventures | Alaska Rock Gym | Alaska Sealife Center | Alaska Wildland Adventures | Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center | All Life is Yoga | Allen and Peterson | Anchorage Auto Glass | Anchorage Log Cabin Quilters | Anchorage Opera Company | Anchorage Rumble Boxing | Anchorage Symphony Orchestra | Anchorage Wolverines | Arctic Brewing Supply | Arctic Entries | Arctic Roadrunner | Aspire Med Spa | AZAP Zip Line Adventure Park | B&J Sporting Goods | Backcountry Bike & Ski | Bagoy's Florist & Home | Bass Pro Shop | Bear Creek Winery | Bird Treatment & Learning Center | Bloom by Kali | Blue & Gold Boardshop | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Brian Seitz | Buzzed Beetle | Cabin Fever | Camilla & Dave Seifert | CamiLynn Grace Photography | Catherine Stewart Jewelry | Charlie Renfro Alpine Photography | Chosen Creations AK | Color Art | Chromatic Crystal | Chugach Adventures | Clay Beethe | Colar Art Printing | Cozy Interiors | Cynthia Barr | Dave Caravahlo | Dave Thorne | Dave & Pauline Tise | Denali Dreams Soap Co. |Dos Manos Gallery | Doug Kossler | Eagle River Nature Center | Edgewater Inn | Elizabeth Ellis | Ellen Doupermoras | Elles Pottery | ENSTAR Natural Gas | Far North Fashion | Feather Salon & Esthetics | Fortson Dermatology Center | Found Me By The Sea | Great Harvest Bread Company | Greatland Clay Design | Grizzly Family Fitness | Hullaballew Designs | Husky Homestead | Icebug Alaska | Jackie Rowley | Jacobson's Greenhouse | Jay Haupt | Jen DePesa | Jennifer Reeves | Jenny Nickles Art | Jessica Spuhler | Joshua Cheshier | JP Wood | Kanady Chiropractic | Kate Weisler | Kelsy Haggblom | Kennicott Glacier Lodge | Kicksled Alaska | Lori Boltz | Madeline Malek | Magdell Levin | Mahay's Jetboat Adventures | Major Marine Tours | Malia Skriloff | Margret Napoleon | Matt Yoder | Mayor's Charity Ball | Michelle Crismore | Michelle Keller | Miriam Robbe | Motley Moo Creamery | Musk Ox Farm | New Wave Adventures | Northern Chiropractic | Northern Epics | Northern Glow Skin Care | NOVA Alaska | Nova Eye Care | Odd Man Rush Brewing | Onsite Brewing Company | Parliament Chiropractic | Powder Hound Ski & Bike Shop | Precious Mercantile | Raien Emery | Rainmaker Touchless Magic Wand Carwashes | Ryan Di Giovanni | Salty Sisters Designs | Seward Ocean Excursions | Silver Linings Inn | Skeetawk | Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska | Spoonline Bistro | Sunny Cove Kayaking | Sweet Caribou | Tayler Made Designs | Tent City Taphouse | Tequila 61 | Terry Huff | That Feeling Co. | The Alaska Club | The Dome | The Nordic Home | Treeforms Furniture Gallery | Tuck Wild | Turkish Delight | V Rae Art | Vern Johnson | VPW Designs | Wild Scoops | Wilferd and Elsie Versfeld
Challenge Alaska is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
EIN: 92-0080897
ANCHORAGE:
740 Bonanza Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518
P: 907-344-7399
F: 907-344-7349
E: info@challengealaska.org
GIRDWOOD:
426 Crystal Mountain Road (Mailing: PO Box 1166)
Girdwood, AK 99587
P: 907-783-2925
F: 907-344-7349
E: ski@challengealaska.org
