Saprea, the nonprofit dedicated to liberating individuals and society from child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts, is proud to announce the return of its annual Utah Gala , Lighting the Way, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium.
Returning to the aquarium for the second consecutive year, Lighting the Way will bring together survivors, community leaders, and supporters for an inspiring evening dedicated to hope, healing, and the collective effort to end child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts.
The gala serves as one of Saprea’s premier fundraising events, helping make its research-based healing resources and prevention education available at no cost to survivors and families around the world. Through the generosity of donors and partners, Saprea continues to expand access to life-changing resources that empower survivors to heal while helping parents and caregivers protect children.
“When a community comes together to support survivors, we illuminate a path toward healing for individuals today while helping create a safer future for generations to come.”
—Matt Hartvigsen, Executive Director at Saprea
“Every act of generosity becomes a light for someone searching for hope,” said Mathew Hartvigsen, Executive Director at Saprea. “When a community comes together to support survivors, we illuminate a path toward healing for individuals today while helping create a safer future for generations to come.”
This year’s event will also feature a special announcement as Saprea unveils an exciting new resource designed to expand access to healing and support. Attendees will be among the first to learn about this important addition to Saprea’s growing list of free resources.
Guests can expect an unforgettable evening featuring:
- Inspiring stories of hope
- Mission impact and organizational updates
- A special preview of Saprea’s newest resource
- Opportunities to support healing and prevention initiatives
- Dinner and meaningful community connection
The theme, Lighting the Way, reflects the profound impact every supporter has in helping survivors find hope and ensuring more individuals have access to healing. Together, every act of generosity becomes a light that guides survivors forward and strengthens efforts to protect future generations.
Additional event details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information can be found here.
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