Mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening at the Coast Cares Gala on September 12, hosted at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Join Hope Services for a night of inspiration, community, and impact as we come together to support inclusion and expand opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sign up to receive event updates or explore sponsorship opportunities to support inclusion with Hope Services.

This year’s event will feature special guest Kristi Yamaguchi — Olympic gold medalist, bestselling author, philanthropist, and advocate for inclusion and opportunity. At just 20 years old, Kristi became the first Asian American woman to win Olympic gold in figure skating at the 1992 Winter Olympics and is also a two-time World Figure Skating Champion. Beyond the ice, she is the founder of Always Dream, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy and family engagement in underserved communities, and has long supported initiatives that empower athletes of all abilities, including the mission of Special Olympics programs worldwide. Through her leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy, Kristi continues to inspire communities to dream big and create a more inclusive future.