Events

2025 Gala Celebration

Boston, MA

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Silent Spring Institute's Gala Celebration

Building healthier communities through science! 

This fall, our friends and supporters will come together to support and celebrate breast cancer prevention research that benefits us all. We will honor remarkable individuals who are making a difference and paving the way for a future that is healthier and more just.

Thursday, October 9, 2025
Museum of Science, Boston

6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception, The Blue Wing
8:00 p.m. Program and Auction, The Blue Wing

Hold the date and keep your eye on this page for program details!

Check out event highlights from our 2024 Gala Celebration.

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Auction

We’re currently seeking auction items for the live and silent auctions. Auction sponsors receive acknowledgement on the Gala webpage and in auction materials on the day of the event. To donate an item, please fill out our online Auction Form.

Questions about the auction? Contact gala@silentspring.org.

Host Committee

Tara‡ and James Foley, Co-Chairs
Robin‡ and Bruce Polishook
Larry Bailis† and Susan Shevitz
Amy and Joel Janovsky
Kristin Knox* and Thomas A. Knox
Katie and Martine Martell
Cynthia McKeown† and Terry Kitchen
Lisa Carey Moore and Justin Moore
Sabine Oskar†
Daniela Rochez†

†Board of Directors
‡Leadership Council
*Staff

Interested in being part of the gala's behind-the-scenes fundraising efforts? Reach out to Rachel Sarvey (sarvey@silentspring.org) to learn about joining our Host Committee! Responsibilities are flexible. The committee meets three times before the event (once in May, July, and September).