Thursday, March 12, 2026
The Crystal Ballroom at the Mayo Hotel
115 West 5th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103
6:00PM Cocktail Hour
7:00PM Dinner and Live Auction
Founded in 2002, The Tristesse Grief Center was born out of the the vision of 14-year-old Tristesse “Tess” Gonsalves. Facing her death after six years with cancer, she was concerned concerned with how to ensure those she left behind would live whole, healthy lives. On the second anniversary of her death, her mother Laura and several passionate community volunteers opened The Grief Center’s doors. Today, we are Northeast Oklahoma’s only dedicated grief center, providing grief counseling and support for thousands in need.
The Healing Hearts Gala is our only major fundraiser, providing over 20% of our annual budget. We invite you to join us for this signature celebration of hope and healing in Tulsa.
Tulsa's Signature Celebration of Hope and Healing
Featuring cocktails, dinner, and a live auction, this year’s event will take place Thursday, March 12, 2026, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Historic Mayo Hotel in Downtown Tulsa.
Event registration is now closed, but it’s never too late to donate to The Grief Center!
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors
Diamond Luminary Sponsors
S&R Vapor Recovery
Laura Gonsalves and Mark Short
Tulco Oil
Emerald Patrons
Argonaut Private Equity
Asphalt & Fuel Supply
Helmerich & Payne
Regent Bank
Saint Francis Health System
SEQTEK
Ruby Partners
Ascension St. John
Chris and Dwight Beck
Clarke Construction
Drummond Law
Guderian Family Charitable Fund
Tobie Bresloff and David Hyman
MESA
Miratech
Dr. Ryan and Barry Parker
Williams Companies
Sapphire Supporters
Blue Sky Bank
KWB Oil Property Management
Lee Supply
Bob Stewart
For questions about the Healing Hearts Gala, contact Director of Development Clifton Baker at (918) 587-1200 or clifton@thegriefcenter.org.
The Tristesse Grief Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and our Federal Tax ID is 73-1619790. Contributions and sponsorships are tax-deductible less the fair market value of any goods or services received.