The Message of Hope Foundation will host their first annual Hope Gala at Lombardo's Ballroom in Randolph on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. to benefit hospitalized children. The evening will include a presentation by founder Emi Burke, inspirational stories from patients impacted by the project, and special performances throughout the night.

Tickets are available online at messageofhopefoundation.org/events. If you are unable to attend, please consider donating a ticket to a pediatric family so they may attend.