Event Details
Don't miss your chance to meet a real-life hero for animal welfare!
In a grand Celebration of Everyday Heroes, Helen Sanders CatPAWS presents its 5th Annual gala, Le Chic Chat Soiree, on Saturday, November 7. It will be held at the Navy Golf Course Conference Center, 5660 Orangewood Ave. in Cypress. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Special guest speaker Dr. Kwane Stewart, DVM is a bona fide hero, named CNN's Hero of the Year in 2023 for his work with Project Street Vet. What began as a simple act of kindness helped Dr. Stewart find his true calling, which has now grown into a national movement dedicated to keeping pet families together for people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.
The event will include hosted cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, a silent auction and buffet dinner. Early Bird tickets (through October 16) are $125 for single and $900 for Table of Eight. Regular prices are $150 and $1100. Tickets may be purchased at www.helensanderscatpaws.com or via this link: lechicchatsoiree2026.maxgiving.bid/tickets
Auction items include Disneyland® Park Hopper tickets, Magic Castle passes, Porsche Hot Lap Experience, generous gift cards to Kobe, Spaghettini, Jazz Kitchen, Summit House, Five Crowns, Boat House and many more. Online bidding opens 5 days before the event while many items will be available only to guests at the event.
Monies raised at the gala directly fund CatPAWS work in spay/neuter, foster and adoption, pet therapy for seniors and their DIY Kitten Care Kit program.