2026 Gift of Life
The 2026 Gift of Life event was a magical evening at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, bringing together more than 1,500 guests on August 11 for a family-friendly night of celebration, entertainment and community support.
Guests enjoyed access to the Zoo and Asian Lantern Festival, complimentary carousel rides, superhero and princess experiences, raffles, prizes and special programming highlighting Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, volunteers and supporters, Gift of Life raised funds to support women’s and children’s programs and services at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Gift of Life 2026 such a memorable and successful evening!
Congratulations to our Gift of Life raffle winners:
Disney Trip: Regina Pestak
$5,000 Cash: Kevin Sauer
50/50: Kathleen Pope
2025 Gift of Life
Community West Foundation and Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital hosted an unforgettable evening at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on Tuesday, August 12, drawing a crowd of over 1,300 for the third annual Gift of Life Event! This lively celebration honored Fairview Hospital’s 125+ years of dedicated service to families in the Greater Cleveland Area. Fairview’s incredible caregivers, who support women preparing for motherhood, care for newborns, nurture children at every stage, and so much more, were at the heart of the festivities.
The night was brimming with excitement as guests enjoyed exclusive access to the zoo and its mesmerizing Asian Lantern Festival. From complimentary rides on the enchanting Circle of Wildlife Carousel to up-close encounters with adorable animals, superhero meet-and-greets, face painting, photobooth fun, and thrilling raffles – there was something for everyone! Each attendee left with a special memento, a Gift of Life drawstring backpack, to remember the magical night.
