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Bridges Gala

Each year, Richard Marriott, along with a celebrity headliner, hosts this event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the successes of Bridges and honor youth achievement. Our generous supporters are essential in generating additional resources to support Bridges services and help young adults with disabilities find a path to a brighter future through competitive employment.

On Monday, June 16, Richard Marriott will host the 2025 Bridges Gala at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The event, co-chaired by PwC and featuring key-note speaker Tony-nominated actress Lauren Ridloff, will celebrate the successes of Bridges and honor our Youth Achievement honoree. Our generous supporters are essential in generating additional resources to support Bridges services and help young adults with disabilities find a path to a brighter future through competitive employment.

Click here to support this year’s event. For more information, please contact the Gala Team at (202) 719-8053 or [email protected].

2024 Bridges Gala

What a night to remember! On May 28, over 1,000 guests joined us at the Marriott Marquis, raising a record $2.26 million for Bridges from School to Work. We celebrated Ku Say’s achievements with the Stephen G. Marriott Youth Achievement Award and were inspired by Tony Award winner Ali Stroker’s story of turning limitations into opportunities. Special thanks to our 2024 Gala Co-Chair, Joe Ucuzoglu, Deloitte Global CEO, for his powerful message of hope and inclusion.

We are grateful to all those who pledged their generous support!

2023 Bridges Gala

The 2023 Bridges Gala, held on June 26 at the Marriott Marquis, was a night of fun and inspiration. Co-chairs Richard Marriott and Julie Sweet, Accenture Chair & CEO, welcomed over 1,000 guests, helping us raise $2.18 million with the support of our generous sponsors.

Richard Lui returned as host, joined by NCAA Wrestling Champion Anthony Robles. We honored former Bridges participant Marco Beltran with the Stephen G. Marriott Youth Achievement Award. Now in Seattle, Marco works as a para-professional supporting young students on the autism spectrum.

2022 Bridges Gala

After two years of virtual events, we were thrilled to gather in person on June 8, 2022, at the Marriott Marquis. Co-chairs Mr. Marriott and Scott Barghaan, Salesforce VP & GM, welcomed nearly 1,000 guests and 190 sponsors, raising a record-breaking $2.21 million to transform lives through employment.

We honored William Bedford with the Stephen G. Marriott Youth Achievement Award and enjoyed an inspiring conversation between journalist Richard Lui and Jershika Maple, a Top 5 Finalist on The Voice, who delivered a breathtaking performance.