Events Archive

2026 Event

We are now accepting honoree nominations for the 2026 Humor to Fight the Tumor event. Help us shine a light on this devastating disease by submitting your honoree recommendation.   Submit Honoree Recommendation


Save the Date - Saturday, September 6th, 2025

2025 Event Recap

Our 2025 Gala Was a Huge Success! On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation hosted its annual gala, bringing together an incredible community for an unforgettable evening of laughter, generosity, and hope. More than 750 guests filled the room, helping us raise over $900,000 to support brain tumor research and vital patient […]


2024 Event Recap

On Saturday, September 7th, 2024, the Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation hosted its 21st annual gala, a memorable evening filled with entertainment and inspiration. Our 650 gala attendees and donors helped us to raise over over $600,000 to fund research and patient services in the battle against brain tumors.The event featured live and silent auctions, a wine […]


Save the Date - Saturday, September 9, 2023

2023 Event Recap

On Saturday, September 9th, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation held its 20th annual gala. Our 750 gala attendees and donors have helped Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation to raise over over $675,000 to fund research and patient services in the battle against brain tumors. Parts of the evening included live and silent auctions, […]


Humor to Fight the Tumor

2022 Event

On Saturday, September 10, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation held its 19th annual gala. Our gala attendees and donors have helped Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation to raise over $6.3 million to fund research and patient services in the battle against brain tumors. Parts of the evening included live and silent auctions, and […]


2021 Event

On Saturday, September 11, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation held its 18th annual gala. 400 people attended and $350,000 was raised in net proceeds for brain tumor research and patient services. To date, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation has raised over $5.7 million dollars. The gala featured remarks from event founder Joelle Syverson […]


2020 Event

On Thursday, September 10th, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation held its 17th Annual Virtual Gala. We raised over $225,000 in very rough economic times. When we first considered doing a virtual event back in the spring, we were hesitant to proceed given the challenging economic times. Now our faith has been rewarded. Thank you […]


2019 Humor to Fight the Tumor Event

On Saturday, September 7, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation held its 16th annual gala. 550 people attended and $418,000 was raised in net proceeds for brain tumor research and patient services. To date, Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation has raised over $4.4 million dollars. The gala featured remarks from event founder Joelle Syverson […]


Ralph Devitto

2018 Humor to Fight the Tumor Event

On Saturday, September 8, Humor to Fight the Tumor held its 15th annual gala. 740 people attended and $440,000 was raised in net proceeds for brain tumor research and patient services. To date, Humor to Fight the Tumor has raised over $4 million dollars. The gala featured remarks from event founder Joelle Syverson and Ralph […]


2017 Humor to Fight the Tumor Event

On Saturday, September 9, Humor to Fight the Tumor held its 14th annual gala. 680 people attended and over $400,000 was raised in net proceeds for brain tumor research and patient services. To date, Humor to Fight the Tumor has raised over $3.5 million dollars. The gala featured remarks from event founder Joelle Syverson and Dr. […]


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