Gathering with Joy: our Gala Celebration
Live From the Heart Portland is Children’s Cancer Associations’s premier fundraising event, and is a special an opportunity for community to gather and raise critical funds for JoyRx Music, Mentorship and Nature programs.
The event features a cocktail hour with fun surprises and inspiring art, dinner, an auction, and a heartfelt program that includes a special performance celebrating the universal power of music to connect us all. We’re thrilled to announce that Charity Rose Thielen and Matt Gervais of the multi-Platinum indie-folk band The Head and the Heart will be our featured musical guests this year!
Sponsorships and opportunities to host a table are available now. Contact our team.
Music by The Head and the Heart
We're thrilled to welcome Charity Rose Thielen and Matt Gervais of the multi-Platinum indie-folk band The Head and the Heart back to the JoyRx Music stage - this time for a special intimate performance.
"Music and connection has always been at the heart of our mission," said Jack Pipkin, CEO of Children's Cancer Association. "We're honored to welcome Charity and Matt to this year's Live from the Heart gala. Their artistry, authenticity, and belief in the universal power of music is aligned with what powers JoyRx Music for children and families every day."
The Head and the Heart rose from Seattle’s vibrant music scene to become one of the most beloved indie folk-rock bands of their generation. Since the release of their breakthrough self-titled debut album, the multi-Platinum group has earned widespread acclaim for its signature blend of soaring harmonies, emotionally resonant songwriting, and powerful live performances. Their catalog includes fan favorites such as “Rivers and Roads,” “Lost in My Mind,” “All We Ever Knew,” and “Missed Connection,” with multiple chart-topping releases and platinum-selling achievements.
Schedule of Events
6:00 pm | Doors opened and the cocktail reception began
7:00 pm | Guests moved to the Kridell Ballroom for dinner and the program
7:45 pm | Program and performance
Style Inspiration
Inspired by the warmth of The Head and the Heart and the beauty and elegance of the Portland Art Museum, embrace your joy for an evening of celebration, music, and a gala celebration. A touch of our signature CCA color purple—whether bold or subtle—is always in style.
Transportation & Parking
Our gala will be held in the Mark Building, located at 1119 SW Park Avenue, on the northern end of the Portland Art Museum campus. Please look for our event greeter and JoyRx sidewalk sign to indicate that you’re in the right place.
Metered street parking is an option around the museum. These spaces range from 1–4 hours and can be paid for using a credit card or the Parking Kitty app.
There are also surface parking lots and parking garages within 1-4 blocks of the Museum. The closest surface lot is located at SW Main Street between SW 10th Avenue and Park Avenue, with dedicated accessible and van-accessible spaces. This lot accepts credit card or the Reef app.
Public transit is also an option. The bus and streetcar travel directly past the Museum, and the MAX light rail has a stop only four blocks away. TriMet’s Trip Planner gives you step-by-step travel directions from your location by bus, light rail, or streetcar.
Our recommendation? We strongly encourage event attendees to take Lyft, Uber, or taxi cab. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact our team.
Together, our aim is to raise $1M at Live From the Heart, in order to support free-of-charge JoyRx Music, Mentorship and Nature programs to help empower seriously ill children to find their joy, even during treatment. We hope that you will join us, and consider sharing your support. Every dollar makes an impact. To learn more about the meaning of your support, we invite you to read and explore family stories on our blog.
For more information and to register, please contact Colin Hester, Senior Development Manager, PNW, for Children’s Cancer Association, by emailing CHester@JoyRx.org.
