ORLANDO, Fla. – Every year, local nonprofits spend countless hours and resources trying to fundraise. But what if there was a way to host a major fundraising event with no expenses at all?

Well, now there is. It’s called The Goodness Gala .

The Goodness Gala is a new initiative founded by local entrepreneur Sean Hughes. It supports local charities by organizing a gala where everything — from the venue to catering, entertainment, and photography — is donated by local businesses. This way, 100% of the proceeds benefit the charity.

Several local charities were contacted and encouraged to apply for the gala, including Next Step Orlando , the winner of the 2025 Goodness Gala.

Next Step Orlando helps people with paralysis recover with specialized equipment and trainers.

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