Event Details at a Glance
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - Midnight
Venue: Crane Bay Event Center, Downtown Indianapolis
Parking: Complimentary parking provided
Dress Code: Whimsical Black Tie - Blush tones and/or floral themes encouraged! Masquerade masks optional.
Ticket Options
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Cocktail hour with signature drinks and entertainment (Admission includes 1 alcohol drink ticket)
Three-course gourmet plant-based dinner (Serviced with unlimited coffee, water, and tea)
Live jazz performances
Access to Fashion Icon Catwalk (participate or watch!)
Complimentary face painting
Silent auction participation
After-party with dancing and celebration
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All General Admission benefits
Additional drink ticket
Access to VIP lounge
Premium seating
VIP recognition
Exclusive networking opportunities
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Reserved table for your group
All General Admission benefits for 10 guests
Table signage with your name/company
Perfect for corporate teams or friend groups
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MasquerNot Gala 2026: Blush & Bloom
An Evening of Wellness, Elegance, and Empowerment
Friday, May 15th, 2026 | 6:00 PM – Midnight
Crane Bay Event Center, Downtown Indianapolis | Complimentary Parking Provided
A Celebration of Resilience and Renewal
Presented by RWW Health, MasquerNot Gala 2026: Blush & Bloom invites you to immerse yourself in a transformative evening of wellness, connection, and celebration that honors growth, renewal, and the beauty of community impact.
This enchanting night celebrates the journey from blush—honoring the strength and resilience of cancer survivors—to bloom—celebrating the thriving communities we build together through trauma-informed wellness.
An Evening of Elegance and Purpose
Step into a world of refined beauty and meaningful celebration at MasquerNot Gala, hosted in the stunning Crane Bay Event Center. This isn't just an event—it's a breathtaking experience that will leave you inspired and connected to our mission of empowering wellness in communities that need it most.
Your Unforgettable Evening Itinerary
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Your evening begins with a cocktail hour brimming with signature drinks, captivating live entertainment, and opportunities to connect with a vibrant community of supporters who share your passion for inclusive, trauma-informed wellness.
Transform yourself into a vision of elegance:
Adorn yourself with optional masquerade masks
Visit our talented face painter who will bedazzle you with stunning artistry
Browse silent auction items featuring exclusive experiences and prizes
Network with community leaders, wellness advocates, and changemakers
Dress to impress: Formal attire is encouraged—and if you can pull off blush tones and/or floral themes, you'll capture the essence of bloom and renewal!
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Savor a Three-Course Plant-Based Gourmet Experience
Indulge in an exquisite culinary journey that proves plant-based dining is elegant, delicious, and unforgettable. Each course celebrates the healing power of nutrition while delighting your palate with gourmet creativity.
Inspiring Program: From Blush to Bloom
The evening features inspiring programming that honors the incredible cancer survivors in our RWW Health community while showcasing how our evidence-based wellness practices—including plant-based nutrition, mindfulness, movement therapy, and community connection—create powerful pathways for prevention, healing, and thriving.
Live Entertainment
Be captivated by live jazz performances that set the mood for an elegant, soulful evening of celebration and connection.
The Main Event: MasquerNot Fashion Icon Contest Finale
This is what makes MasquerNot unforgettable!
This is the culmination of our signature fundraiser! Contestants who have been campaigning for votes over the past two weeks take the runway for one final moment to win over the gala crowd.
Scan the QR code on the contest card at your seat to cast your vote — every paid vote directly funds RWW Health's wellness programs. At the conclusion of the catwalk, voting closes and RWW Health's 2026 MasquerNOT Fashion Icon is crowned!
Your elegance, your choice. Formal finest with a masquerade mask OR NOT.
This playful, high-energy segment embodies the MasquerNot spirit: elegance meets empowerment, and everyone gets to define what "dressed to the nines" means to them.
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The night is just beginning!
Continue the celebration with:
Dancing and cocktails - Let loose on the dance floor
Silent auction finale - Last chance to bid on exclusive items
Face painting station - Get bedazzled with stunning artistry
Photo opportunities - Capture memories in your elegant attire
Community connection - Celebrate with fellow supporters late into the night
MasquerNot Fashion Icon Contest
Think You Have What It Takes?
The MasquerNot Fashion Icon Contest is RWW Health's signature fundraiser where style meets purpose. This isn't just a runway — it's a campaign. Contestants compete for the coveted title of RWW Health's 2026 MasquerNOT Fashion Icon by rallying votes from supporters near and far. Every vote funds trauma-informed wellness programs for women survivors.
Registration is open now! Registration closes two weeks before the gala on May 1, 2026, to allow time for contestant profiles, voting setup, and printed contest materials for the event.
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The Fashion Icon Contest is a multi-week fundraising competition where registered contestants build their own voting profile, share their story, and rally their networks to vote for them. Supporters cast free and paid votes — and every paid vote directly funds RWW Health's mission.
The contest culminates in the Fashion Icon Catwalk Finale at the gala, where contestants take the runway during the dinner presentation for one final chance to win over the crowd and collect last-minute votes from gala attendees. At the conclusion of the catwalk, voting closes and the winner is crowned.
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Gala Ticket Holders (General Admission, VIP, or Sponsored Tickets):
Contest entry is included with your ticket at no additional fee. To enter, email the RWW Team at inquiries@rwwhealth.org and we will register you for the contest. You must register before the deadline — two weeks prior to the gala.
Non-Ticket Holders ($30 Registration Fee):
You do not need a gala ticket to enter the contest. Pay the $30 registration fee to secure your spot before the registration deadline. Your registration includes entry in contest, access to walk in the catwalk finale during the dinner presentation, along with access to the cocktail hour and after-party. Registration does not include drink tickets or the plated dinner.
Designers:
Designers may pay for a model's registration to showcase their designs in the contest. If that model wins, the designer chooses how the brochure feature is presented — they may spotlight themselves as the Fashion Icon with a mention for the model, or feature the model (either is a great addition to a model's resume).
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Step 1: Register Now
Registration is open! Gala ticket holders can enter at no additional cost — email inquiries@rwwhealth.org to be registered.
Non-ticket holders can register by paying the $30 entry fee. Registration closes two weeks before the gala (May 1, 2026). Click Here to Register today!
Step 2: Build Your Profile & Campaign
Once registered, you'll receive access to build your own profile on the voting app. Upload your photo and a bio that tells voters why YOU should be RWW Health's 2026 MasquerNOT Fashion Icon. This is your campaign — make it personal, make it compelling, tie in our mission, and make it yours.
Step 3: Voting Opens (Two Weeks Before the Gala on May 1st)
Your profile goes live and the race begins! Supporters can vote for you:
1 free vote per person (email required)
Additional votes: $5 each or 5 for $20
Share your voting link with friends, family, colleagues, and social networks. Watch the real-time leaderboard as votes roll in! Every paid vote is a direct contribution to RWW Health's wellness programs.
Step 4: The Catwalk Finale at the Gala (May 15, 2026)
The finale takes place during the dinner presentation of our gala. This is your moment to take the runway, show your style, and make a final impression on gala attendees. Every attendee will find a printed contest card at their seat featuring each contestant's photo and a QR code linking directly to their voting page — making it easy for the crowd to cast those final paid votes.
Step 5: The Crown
At the conclusion of the catwalk, voting closes. The contestant with the most total votes (online + live) is crowned RWW Health's 2026 MasquerNOT Fashion Icon.
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RWW Health’s 2026 MasquerNOT Fashion Icon receives:
Crown — A beautiful crown to wear and keep as a symbol of your achievement
Official Sash & Title — Reign as MasquerNOT Fashion Icon until the 2027 gala
Your Choice of:
Free 1-year RWW Health membership (valued at $600), OR
Three VIP tickets to MasquerNot Gala 2027 (valued at $525)
Professional Photo Shoot — A scheduled professional photo shoot in your gala attire
Feature in 2027 Event Brochure — Your photo shoot images and a feature about you (or the designer who registered you) will appear in next year’s official event brochure
Bragging Rights — Be forever known as the inaugural MasquerNOT Fashion Icon!
Why This Matters: Your Impact in Action
The Fashion Icon Contest is just one of the ways we raise funds at MasquerNot Gala while at the same time creating an experience for our guests and the contestants. Every paid vote funds trauma-informed wellness programs for women survivors. It's funding healing. It's funding access. It's funding change.
RWW Health is an Indianapolis-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers to wellness for underserved communities, with a specific focus on empowering women survivors. Our mission is realized through specialized programming that offers holistic therapies, movement, and plant-based healing. We operate through two divisions:
Run with Wine: Community wellness classes and events that make wellness accessible to everyone
Reclaim with Wellness: Trauma-informed workplace wellness consulting and wellness services for organizations
We envision a world where every individual, regardless of background or financial status, can access the tools they need for optimal health.
Our public-facing classes and memberships fund discounted services for those who need them most, addressing systemic disparities and fostering strength, health, and confidence across our entire community.
5 years of service | 400+ served annually | Evidence-based, trauma-informed programming
Learn more at rwwhealth.org
ABOUT RWW HEALTH
EVENT & Ticket FAQs
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After proceeding to checkout, near the subtotal, you will see a “?” next to this optional charge. Please click this button to bring up the description of the charge. The last sentence will include a “please click here” link that will allow you to adjust or remove this fee.
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After proceeding to checkout, you’ll notice a checkbox above the guest contact information that can be unchecked if you do not want to cover the credit card transaction. However, if you leave this box checked, 100% of your ticket purchase will benefit RWW Health
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All guests must check-in upon arrival at the event, whether registered or not.
However, registration is OPTIONAL, and only required for those interested in participating in silent auction and raffle activities during the event. Other than cash donations, there will be no cash transactions for fundraising activities during the event, so a credit or debit card is required if you opt to participate in these activities.
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When purchasing tickets, you’ll see an “additional questions” box under the guest contact information fields. Please enter the name of the guest(s) that you would like to sit with. We will do our best to accommodate.
If you are purchasing tickets together, under one transaction, this is not necessary. Ticket purchases for multiple admissions will be seated together automatically.
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Yes, we have secured a room block at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis Downtown by IHG (515 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46225) for guests attending the gala. Rooms are available from May 14-17, 2026.
Room Block Details:
Rate: $139 per night plus 17% room tax
Parking: $25 per car per day (bus parking not available on-site)
Reservation Deadline: April 14, 2026
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to arrival; cancellations after that will incur a penalty of first night's room and tax
To book within our room block:
Online: Use our direct booking link
By phone: Call 317-631-9000, ask for reservations, and mention RWW Health Gala 2026
We encourage you to compare rates! While we've secured this block for your convenience, we recommend exploring other hotel options in the area—you may find better rates or accommodations that better suit your preferences.
For additional downtown Indianapolis hotels near the venue, visit https://thecranebay.com/venue/nearby-hotels.
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Save your money for the fun stuff! We're thrilled to announce that parking is complimentary for all RWW Health Gala guests. No need to worry about meters or fees—we want you to save those dollars for our amazing fundraising activities where you can walk away with incredible prizes AND support our mission!
Parking Details:
1,200 spaces in a secure, gated, well-lit lot on the south side of the building (551 W Merrill St, Indianapolis, IN 46225)
30 additional spaces on the east side of the building
Getting There: Use GPS navigation to guide you to the venue—the parking lot entrance is clearly marked on the south side of the facility. Downtown Indianapolis has several one-way streets, so following your GPS will ensure the smoothest arrival.
showcase your brand by Becoming a sponsor today!
Partner with RWW Health for the MasquerNot Gala 2026: Blush & Bloom and align your brand with wellness, empowerment, and community impact. As a sponsor, you'll gain valuable exposure to community leaders, wellness advocates, and changemakers while supporting trauma-informed wellness programs for cancer survivors.
From brand visibility to VIP experiences, our sponsorship packages offer meaningful ways to connect with our mission and audience. Download the full sponsorship packet below to discover how your organization can make a difference while enjoying unparalleled networking and recognition opportunities.
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