2025 Event Information

Our Virtual Fall Gala will be hosted on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. This year’s theme is From the Mountains to the Coast: Quality Care, No Matter Where!

RSVP to Attend Our Event

Click here to RSVP or email Kay Castillo, kay@forltc.org. RSVP by Monday, October 20th to receive the link to join us.

Purchase Raffle Tickets

Tickets are 1 for $25 or 5 for $100 (just select the raffle ticket package option). Click here to purchase raffle tickets: https://forltc.networkforgood.com/events/90958-2025-fall-gala-raffle-tickets. Raffle tickets are on sale until Friday, October 24th at 12:00 pm. A drawing will take place on Facebook Live, Monday, October 27th at 12:00 pm. All winners will be contacted after the drawing.

Share your best Practice Story

We want to highlight the bright spots of long-term care. Do you have a long-term care success story? Whether it’s an event, success in a Resident Council, or another positive story, please share this story on our Google Form by clicking here and your story may be showcased during the Fall Gala! Share your story by Friday, October 3rd to be considered for the event!

2025 Sponsorship Information

Sponsorships for both individuals and organizations can be made via our website by clicking here or through check mailed to

Friends of Residents in Long Term Care
514 Daniels Street, #205
Raleigh, NC 27605

Click here to find sponsorship levels for organizations.

Click here to find sponsorship levels for individuals.

To be included in the event, sponsorships should be submitted by end of day Monday, October 20th.

Awards

Every year, Friends of Residents in Long Term Care awards an advocate with the Sharon Wilder Advocacy Award. This award goes to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding advocacy in the field of long-term care in North Carolina. The award is presented during our Fall Gala. Click here to nominate someone for this year’s award! Nominations are due October 10th!