40th Annual Wish Upon A Smile Gala

When: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Where: Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis

Austin Smiles – The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation is making a major milestone this fall with its 40th Annual Wish Upon A Smile Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis. For four decades, Austin Smiles has provided life-changing surgical care to children born with cleft lip and palate across Central Texas and Latin America, giving thousands of children not only new smiles, but the ability to eat, speak, and thrive. We will be honoring Dr. Fred Wilder and Dr. Bill Gorman with the 8th Annual Cullington, Fox, Beckham International Service Award. Founding members of Austin Smiles and two surgeons who have spent decades changing the lives of children and families in the most meaningful ways. The event will be emceed by Yvonne Nava of KVUE and featuring a live musical performance by Grammy Award winner Grupo Fantasma. More than 350 guests are expected to attend the in-person event, which begins at 5 PM. A livestream will also be available on Austin Smiles’ Facebook and YouTube platforms starting at 6:30 PM.

Details regarding tickets, sponsorship opportunities, donations, raffle, and auction items can be found at:https://onecau.se/wish2026