A Worthy Cause to Ease Suffering
Annual Rose Gala 2026
The Annual Rose Gala takes place on May 22, 2026, from 6pm to 9pm at the San Moritz Lodge in Crestline. The evening is dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Rosenda Elizabeth Smiley and supporting the mission of Rosenda’s Gift to provide memorials and meaningful assistance to grieving families. The gala brings the community together in remembrance, compassion, and shared purpose, creating space for connection and collective commitment to families navigating profound loss.
Guests participate through event sponsorships, silent or live auction donations, and in kind contributions that strengthen the work of Rosenda’s Gift. These offerings support memorial benches, plaques, commemorative tributes, advocacy efforts, and community gatherings that help families transform grief into healing and legacy. The event reflects the values of dignity, accountability, and community care that guide the organization’s mission.
The Annual Rose Gala stands as a signature gathering rooted in remembrance and hope, inviting partners and supporters to join in sustaining the work that honors Rosenda’s life and uplifts families throughout the community.
Please Support Rosenda's Gift
Your donation helps us honor lives, support grieving families, and create lasting memorials.
Each gift helps us celebrate lives and create lasting tributes that foster healing and connection.
At Rosenda’s Gift, we turn loss into legacy by uniting communities through compassion and purpose.
Rosenda’s Gift™ is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 33-3523831.
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