Supporters

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.

Please plan to join us on Monday, June 22, for the 2026 Bridges Gala at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.

2025 Bridges Gala

What a night to remember! On June 16, over 950 guests joined us at the Marriott Marquis, raising more than $2 million for Bridges from School to Work. We celebrated Kyla Stewart’s achievements with the Stephen G. Marriott Youth Achievement Award and were motivated by Tony nominated actress Lauren Ridloff’s remarks on challenging expectations and redefining representation. Special thanks to our dedicated 2025 Gala Co-Chair, Janelle Johnson from PwC.

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

2024 Bridges Gala

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.

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.