Community Spirit Shines: 'Relive the Night' Gala raises record-breaking $128,533 for cancer services

The annual event has now donated over $308,000 to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services in just five years.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 2026 Relive the Night Gala in Bedford, Indiana raised a record-breaking $128,533 for the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services (LCCPS), an all-volunteer organization that provides essential resources to local residents battling cancer. The event featured an evening of dancing, games, a dinner, and high-stakes competitions to crown a King and Queen, which alone raised $89,416.68. With this year's donation, the Relive the Night Gala committee has now contributed over $308,000 to LCCPS in just five years, underscoring the community's commitment to supporting those touched by cancer.

Why it matters

The Relive the Night Gala is a critical fundraiser for the LCCPS, which relies entirely on local donations to sustain its mission of providing gas cards, transportation, medical supplies, and nutritional supplements to cancer patients in the Lawrence County area. The record-breaking $128,533 raised at this year's event will allow LCCPS to continue offering these vital services to the community.

The details

The Relive the Night Gala featured an evening of dancing, games, a dinner catered by Cedar Hill Catering, and high-stakes competitions to crown a King and Queen. Candidates for the court solicited 'votes' from the community, with one dollar equaling one vote. This year, the candidates alone raised an incredible $89,416.68. Beyond the royalty competition, guests participated in both silent and live auctions, further bolstering the final donation total.

  • The 2026 Relive the Night Gala took place on February 21st.
  • The Relive the Night Gala has been an annual event since 2022.

The players

Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services (LCCPS)

An all-volunteer organization that provides essential resources—such as gas cards, transportation, medical supplies, and nutritional supplements—to local residents battling cancer.

Relive the Night Gala Committee

The committee responsible for organizing the annual Relive the Night Gala, which has raised over $308,000 for LCCPS in just five years.

Brent Voigtschild

The 2026 Relive the Night Gala King.

Jaylynn Holmes

The 2026 Relive the Night Gala Queen.

Tim Smith, Blaine Mackey, Shawn Collingsworth, James MaDaris, and Jeremy Mullis

The 2026 Relive the Night Gala King Candidates.

Jana Johnson, Madelyn Nelson, and Alexia Cochran

The 2026 Relive the Night Gala Queen Candidates.

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What they’re saying

“We have all been touched by this horrible disease”

— Relive the Night Committee

The takeaway

The Relive the Night Gala's record-breaking $128,533 donation to the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services underscores the strong community spirit and commitment to supporting those affected by cancer in the Bedford, Indiana area. This event has become a vital annual fundraiser that has now contributed over $308,000 to the organization in just five years, allowing it to continue providing essential resources and services to local cancer patients.