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Sankofa Gala 2026 to Support Life-Saving Surgical Care
Annual Fundraising Event of the Foundation for Special Surgery to Be Held March 14 in Baltimore
Baltimore, MD — The Foundation for Special Surgery (FSS) will host its annual Sankofa Gala on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Martin’s West in Baltimore, Maryland, bringing together supporters, partners, and global health advocates for an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing life-saving surgical care.
The Sankofa Gala is FSS’s signature fundraising event, supporting its mission to deliver highly complex surgical care, train local providers, and build sustainable healthcare systems in underserved communities worldwide.
“The Sankofa Gala represents the heart of our mission—bringing people together to ensure that access to life-saving surgical care is not a privilege, but a possibility,” said Pamela Sofola, Director of Development of the Foundation for Special Surgery. “Every ticket and donation helps save lives and restore futures.”
FSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization addressing the global surgical care gap in regions where specialized expertise is limited. The Foundation has delivered care and training in Peru, Mexico, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Liberia, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda, and Cameroon.
A major milestone in FSS’s work was achieved in 2024 with the inauguration of the West Africa Institute for Special Surgery (WAISS) in Accra, Ghana, established as a regional center of excellence for complex surgical care and professional training.
Guests attending the Sankofa Gala will enjoy an elegant evening of fine dining, inspiring stories of lives saved and changed, and opportunities to support this mission through ticket purchases, table sponsorships, and donations.
“This evening is about turning compassion into action,” added Sofola. “The impact extends far beyond one night; it strengthens healthcare systems and saves lives.”
Reserve your seat, sponsor a table, or make a donation today and be part of an evening that transforms lives.
For more information and ticket purchase, visit: https://www.foundationforspecialsurgery.org/
About the Foundation for Special Surgery (FSS)
The Foundation for Special Surgery is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to providing highly complex surgical care and training in communities around the world where access to specialized surgical expertise is limited. Through direct care, education, and infrastructure development, FSS works to reduce the global burden of untreated surgical disease and build sustainable healthcare systems.
