Our Gratitude for the Overwhelming Support at the Journey into the Jungle Gala

Mar 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

We are still reflecting on the incredible energy and generosity that filled the room at our Journey into the Jungle Gala. Thanks to the enthusiastic support of our guests, sponsors, and volunteers, the evening raised more than $345,000 to help children and families across Fairfield County access critical crisis care and mental health support.

The event’s success was made possible by the leadership and creativity of Gala Co-Chairs Keeley Hynes, Coco Siebert, and Catherine Wise, along with a dedicated Gala Committee that brought a vibrant vision to life and created a truly memorable night. Guests bid generously in our auction, danced the night away to the music of Rocktopus, and were inspired during a lively live auction led by Nick Dawes. We were also honored to welcome Senator Richard Blumenthal, whose kind words and continued support mean so much to our mission.

A particularly powerful moment came through a moving video featuring Brina Patino, who shared her personal story with courage and honesty. Her willingness to speak openly about her childhood experiences will help bring hope and understanding to other young people facing similar challenges.

The Gala marked a meaningful start to a busy and hopeful spring at Kids In Crisis. We are deeply grateful to our friends throughout the greater Greenwich community for standing with us and helping turn generosity into real support for the youth we serve every day.

View the Journey into the Jungle gallery on Fairfield County LOOK

2026 Journey into the Jungle Committee Co-Chairs: Keeley Hynes, Coco Siebert, and Catherine Wise
Jodi Applegate – Emily Barasch – Laura Beck – Noelle Benincasa – Francesca Blount Carpenteri – Amber Boissonneault – Sarah Canning – Britt Carrington – Lacy Carroll – Callan Connor – Casey Cotter – Caroline Curtis – Laura Craumer – Ellie Davies – Kelly Davis – Alena DeSalvo – Morgan Druce – Isabel Evans – Caroline Fall – Whitney Ford – Grace Fu – Courtney Gault – Jaclyn Glazer – Jena Goetze – Joanie Goldfarb – Sarah Goldman – Sarah Goldstein – Laurel Healy – Courtney Henritze – Stephanie Hughes – Elizabeth Kelly – Sarah Kencel – Amanda Kennedy – Victoria Lampley-Berens – Lindsay Leonard – Liz Levison – Renny Lewis – Juliette Little – Shelley Macleod – Caroline McNally – Octavia Melly – Kirstin Mende – Lexie Merrill – Christina Miller – Nicole Munzer – Nicole Murphy – Clare Nash – Sam Nawara – Melissa Nisenson – Emily Overlock – Giegie Parker – Isabelle Perkins – Erin Perley – Katie Pridham – Coco Rault – Brenna Rhone – Alexandra Rogers – Katie Rollins – Abe Rosenwald – Jacquelyn Rubinger – Ellie Ryan – Victoria Safriet – Daisy Sanders – Alexandra Scilacci – Liz Shaw – Olivia Shea – Dede Siguler – Molly Steenland – Margaret Stevens – Victoria Stitzer – Caroline Sutton – Candace Townsend – Bea Tufo – Alexandria Vallely – Sam Weiss – Ali Willingham

Thank you to our generous sponsors

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