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title: Together We Thrive Gala | GenderCool Fall 2026 Event
canonical: https://gendercool.org/events/fall2026
description: Join GenderCool at Together We Thrive — an in-person gala in Chicago on September 24, 2026. VIP reception, Champion storytelling, Ally of the Year Award, and more. Tickets from $75.
keywords: GenderCool Together We Thrive, GenderCool gala 2026, LGBTQ+ gala Chicago, transgender youth fundraiser, GenderCool Chicago event, trans youth gala, GenderCool fall 2026, LGBTQ nonprofit gala, Champion storytelling event, Ally of the Year Award, GenderCool fundraising event
last_updated: 2026-06-22
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# Together We Thrive | GenderCool Fall 2026 Gala

> An evening of storytelling, celebration, and community — Join GenderCool Champions in Chicago.

## Event Details

| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| **Event name** | Together We Thrive |
| **Date** | September 24, 2026 |
| **Time** | 5:00–8:00 PM CT |
| **Location** | Chicago, Illinois (in-person) |
| **Tickets** | Starting at $75 |

## About the Event

Together We Thrive is GenderCool's premier annual in-person fundraising gala. Hosted in Chicago — where GenderCool was founded — this evening brings together supporters, Champions, families, corporate partners, and allies for a night of authentic storytelling, celebration, and community.

## Event Schedule

### VIP Reception (Pre-Event)
An exclusive pre-event dinner for VIP ticket holders featuring an intimate setting with GenderCool Champions and leadership.

### Main Event
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Champion storytelling — hear directly from GenderCool's 16 exceptional young ambassadors
- Ally of the Year Award presentation
- Closing celebration

## Ticket Tiers

| Ticket Type | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $75 | Main event access |
| Minor Ticket | $75 | Main event (ages under 18) |
| VIP | $250 | VIP reception + main event + access to the GenderCool Experience Portal |

## Illinois Roots

GenderCool was founded in Chicago and has deep roots in Illinois's LGBTQ+ community. The Together We Thrive gala celebrates that history and the Champions, families, and supporters who have grown this movement from the ground up.

## Get Tickets

Tickets and full event details are available at the official GenderCool events site.

[Get tickets at gendercoolevents.org →](https://gendercoolevents.org)

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## Also in Fall 2026

- [Stronger Together — Virtual Event, November 19](https://gendercool.org/events/november19) — A 4-hour virtual drop-in event during Transgender Awareness Week
- [See all events →](https://gendercool.org/events)