The 15th Annual Grant a Gift Gala lit up Allegiant Stadium in dazzling neon fashion as more than 1,000 guests came together on 10.30.25 for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and purpose. Themed “Glow Beyond Limits: A Neon Night for Bright Futures,” this year’s gala marked a milestone in attendance and reaffirmed Grant a Gift’s mission to empower children and families living with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

We can’t wait to welcome you to an unforgettable evening benefiting children, teens, and young adults living with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. In preparation for the evening, please review the following details carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience on gala night.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to raise understanding and celebrate the incredible strengths and resilience of children and families navigating ADHD.

We are thrilled to announce that New York Times bestselling author, famed television personality, and longtime Las Vegas resident, Holly Madison, will serve as a special event ambassador at the 15th Annual Grant a Gift Gala.

Being a neurodivergent adult is hard enough – and when living with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions, figuring out relationships, emotions, and “how to adult” can feel even more overwhelming. That’s where GROOVE comes in.

Each month, we bring families and individuals together through programs that build connections, provide support, and offer resources tailored to the autism and neurodiverse community. Here’s what’s happening this September at the Ackerman Center.

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is key. We subscribe to services that deliver our groceries, stream our favorite shows, and send curated products right to our doors. The nonprofit world has embraced this model too, through recurring online donations—an approach that allows supporters to give automatically each month.

So, what exactly is a recurring donation? Simply put, it’s a monthly gift set up online that processes automatically through a donor’s credit card or bank account. Instead of giving once a year or sporadically, donors commit to a consistent contribution each month.

Each month, we bring families and individuals together through programs that build connections, provide support, and offer resources tailored to the autism and neurodiverse community. Here’s what’s happening this August at the Ackerman Center.

At Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center, our events are more than moments of celebration — they are catalysts for change. By sponsoring one of our signature events, like our annual gala or Race for Hope, or community fundraisers, you’re not just amplifying your brand — you’re helping transform lives.