# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: March 14, 2026, 6-11pm

Northampton Ballroom, The Inn & Spa at East Wind, Wading River

Join us for an evening of live music during cocktail hour at 6-7pm by Grafton Street Players (Celtic music), followed by 20 Highview band, a plated dinner and ice cream buffet, raffles and silent auction – all in support of the education of the children of the Jerusha Mwiraria Hope Children’s Home, Meru Kenya.

Every ticket pays for a trimester of secondary school for a child from the home.

Please RSVP HCFgala@gmail.com or to
Hope Children’s Fund
PO Box 387
Setauket, NY 11733
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wading-river/the-8th-annual-douglas-j-mcdonough-passion-for-education-2026-gala/200029358906014
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wading River
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Inn And Spa At East Wind
- **lat**: 40.944689
- **long**: -72.817887
- **full address**: The Inn And Spa At East Wind, 5720 RT-25A, Wading River, NY 11792-2033, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala being held?
  - **A:** The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala takes place on Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Inn And Spa At East Wind, 5720 RT-25A, Wading River, NY 11792-2033, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala?
  - **A:** The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala is organized by Hope Childrens Fund.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wading River, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The 8th Annual Douglas J. McDonough Passion for Education 2026 Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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