Thursday, October 22, 2026

583 Park Ave. New York, NY 10065

Join us for an incredible evening, celebrating freedom and featuring a lively cocktail reception, delectable dinner, silent auction and more!

Reach out to freedomgala@restorenyc.org with any questions or for help purchasing tickets or sponsorship packages. 

Join us for an incredible evening, celebrating freedom and featuring a lively cocktail reception, delectable dinner, silent auction and more!

Thursday, October 22, 2026

583 Park Ave. New York, NY 10065

Reach out to freedomgala@restorenyc.org with any questions or for help purchasing tickets or sponsorship packages. 

GALA COMMITTEE

Caitlin Ball

Carrie Baker

Monica Bitar

Lisa Broadbent

Lisa Caldwell

Claire Duchene

Christine Fong

Yolanda F. Johnson

Sydney Pagador

Beck Sullivan

dorthe-tate

Lindsey Wiersma

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GALA COMMITTEE

Caitlin Ball

Carrie Baker

Monica Bitar

Lisa Broadbent

Lisa Caldwell

Claire Duchene

Christine Fong

Yolanda F. Johnson

Sydney Pagador

Beck Sullivan

dorthe-tate

Lindsey Wiersma

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2026 FReedom GALA Honorees

Inaugural Mary Ann Dunn Award for Excellence

ROSANNA ARQUETTE

Celebrated Actress and Filmmaker, Champion of Women’s Causes

The Mary Ann Dunn Award for Excellence recognizes those whose leadership has helped make freedom real for survivors of trafficking. This year, Restore is proud to present the inaugural award — in honor of Mary Ann Dunn’s legacy — to Rosanna Arquette, who uses her platform to put survivor stories in front of the public and stands behind the networks that help survivors rebuild lasting freedom.

Freedom Award

RINA OH

HALEY ROBSON

ASHLEY RUBRIGHT

Brave, resilient advocates; Epstein Survivors

This year, the Freedom Award honors the more than 1,000 Epstein survivors, named and unnamed alike, for their courage, resilience, and the freedom they are building on their own terms. Three will join us at the 2026 Freedom Gala to accept it in person.

Corporate Leadership Award

PAMELLA ROLAND

Distinguished fashion designer and philanthropist

The Corporate Leadership Award recognizes those whose partnership makes Restore’s work possible. This year, Restore is proud to honor Pamella Roland, whose generosity has helped survivors of trafficking claim their freedom.

Sponsors

GOLD

AMA Dunn Foundation

Lindsey Wiersma

Kimberly & John Word

silver

The Baker Family Foundation

Dan and Monica Bitar

Doug & Lisa Caldwell

Parker Pohl LLP

Learn more about sponsorship
for the 2026 Freedom Gala