Applause for a Cause Gala

A Lip Sync Event Supporting 757swim and the 757swim Scholarship Programs

Williamsburg's Most FUN Fundraiser with $10,000+ in Raffle Prizes Given Away Throughout the Evening!

6:00pm Cocktails

7:00pm 3-Course Steak Dinner

w/ 4 Bottles of Premium Wine Per table

7:30pm Live Auction

8:15pm Lip Sync Battle

9:00pm Dancing

Our Story:  At 757swim we were inspired by the organizers of the Miss America Events, who in support of the Kip Kephart Foundation, demonstrated the magic that happens when you bring together a group of generous individuals for an interactive evening of entertainment and fun for a worthwhile cause.  In 2024 the first Applause for a Cause Gala exceeded our wildest dreams with show stopping lip sync performances, thousands of dollars worth of raffle prizes, and a level of generosity that not only supported 757swim's mission, but also allowed us to establish the Hannah Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund.  This needs-based scholarship program provides families within our community access to free swim lessons at the 757swim aquatic center.  

The impact on our community has been tremendous, with even more applications for swim lesson scholarships than we had anticipated!  In fact, each of the last two years our scholarship fund will be fully exhausted.  We need your help to fund this critical community program again this year!  Join us for another incredible evening on January 30, 2026 at Colonial Heritage Golf Club.  In doing so you will support 757swim's passion for creating lifelong champions in and out of the pool, including support for our scholarship program to ensure that all children have access to the life saving skill of swimming. 

Sponsor a Table - Businesses who wish to sponsor a table will receive recognition in our program and on our website, on 757swim social media, 8 seats as a reserved table, and $100 in raffle tickets.  

For information on becoming an event sponsor, contact Ruth Larson at [email protected]