The Bay Gala: Midnight Masquerade Benefiting Sacred Heart Bay Hospital Level II Trauma Department

Disclaimer: We are promoting this event on behalf of a local chamber member. This event is not managed or sponsored by the Destin Chamber.



Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host its annual gala Midnight Masquerade on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 6 - 10 p.m., at the Boardwalk Hotel Convention Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital’s Level II Trauma Department.
 
“In 2024, we had nearly 2,000 patients who needed trauma care in our community, and we will likely surpass that number in 2025,” said Robin Godwin, President and CEO of Sacred Heart Bay. “We are the only hospital in the area to provide this life-saving care and the community’s support will help us continue to grow this program.” 
 
Guests will be greeted upon arrival with complimentary valet, courtesy of Encompass Health, as well as a glass of champagne, sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice. Balloon décor will outfit the main entrance courtesy of Emergency Power Source Solutions, while inside, the space will be elegantly filled with florals and masquerade decor, sponsored by Vituity. Guests will check in at Nation's Best Family Healthcare registration table before entering the main event space, where they’ll be welcomed by various live aerial performers, sponsored by Cardiovascular Institute of Northwest Florida.
 
The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour, sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale, featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails served from the Carter Platt PLLC Bar and the Engineered Cooling Services Bar. VIP sponsors and guests will delight in a private cocktail pre-party, courtesy of Jim and Nadia Smallwood, featuring hors d'oeuvres and unlimited cocktails. 
 
Attendees will then make their way into the grand ballroom for a multi-course, seated dinner presented by Creative Printing of Bay County Inc., Hello Credit Union, and finished off with dessert presented by Clarity Mental Health. Throughout dinner, attendees will hear from various speakers, including doctors, hospital leaders, and inspiring patients whose lives have all been impacted by Sacred Heart Bay. 
 
The elegant celebration will continue into the night with dancing and live music from Az Izz, courtesy of the Chapman Family. Attendees will also have the opportunity to commemorate the evening in the photo booth, sponsored by Emerald Coast Hospice, or the 360° photo booth, courtesy of the Panama City Symphony. 
 
There will be multiple fundraising opportunities throughout the evening with all proceeds benefiting Sacred Heart Bay Hospital, the community’s only faith-based, not-for-profit hospital. Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry will be showcasing a variety of their dazzling jewelry and provide the opportunity to win a $5,000 shopping spree to their store. There will also be a live auction with renowned auctioneers, Chris and Michael Adcock, who will be auctioning off various high-value items including a second $5,000 shopping spree to Maharaja’s Fine Jewelry. Finally, there will be a silent auction for guests to bid on a variety of items including vacations, gift cards, private dinners, gift baskets, and more.
 
“This event is more than a celebration; it is a testament to our community’s commitment to caring for one another,” said Adrienne Maygarden, President of Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “Every sponsorship, table purchase, and paddle raised at Midnight Masquerade directly strengthens Sacred Heart Bay’s Level II Trauma Services, ensuring our community has the care they need close to home, when every second counts.”
 
Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation would like to thank the additional local businesses and individuals sponsoring this year’s gala, including Healthcare Worker Table Sponsor: Dr. Eubanks and Dr. England; Program Sponsor: Century 21 Commander Realty, Inc.; Special Gift Sponsor: Panhandle Credit Union; Podium Sponsor: VITAS Healthcare; Photography & Videography Sponsor: Innovations Financial Credit Union; Cocktail Napkin Sponsor: Perry & Young P.A.; Table Sponsors: Ascension Sacred Heart Trauma and General Surgery Panama City, Bay Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Bay Medical Leadership, CCS CAT, Dermatology Solutions Group, Dermatology Specialist of Florida, Dr. Cook and Cardiac Cath Lab, Dr. DeSilva and AMG Neurosciences Team, FSU Panama City, FSU College of Nursing, and FSU College of Medicine, Gulf Coast Jam, Gulf Coast State College, Hancock Whitney, Panhandle Anesthesiology Associates, People's First Choice Insurance, Perry & Young, P.A., and Think Real Estate. A limited number of sponsorships remain, please email lisa.wainwright@ascension.org to learn more.
 
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is the region's only Level II Trauma Center, offering the highest level of emergency care in the area for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The hospital is nationally recognized for its cardiovascular care. It is the only comprehensive cardiovascular program in the tri-county area providing open heart surgery, minimally invasive valve replacement surgery (TAVR), and pulse field ablation and the WATCHMAN device for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Ascension Sacred Heart Bay is an accredited stroke center. All patient rooms are private.