Thank you to our generous donors, enthusiastic silent auction bidders, and incredible community sponsors for making the 2026 Wild for Wayzata Gala such a success. Together, you raised over $100,000 in support of Wayzata Public School students and educators!

Your generosity will have a direct and lasting impact by funding: Literacy Initiatives, Outdoor Learning and Teacher & Staff Grants. We are so thankful for this community and for everyone who showed up, bid big, and believes in our mission.

Special THANKS to our Gala Keynote Speaker, Matt Eicheldinger, NYT, USA Today and Publishers Weekly Bestselling Author - and -

DJ Mad Mardigan, the Official DJ of the MN Timberwolves & Lynx and owner of GenerationNOW Entertainment for bringing the music and energy that kept the celebration going throughout the night!