Fundraising Takes Center Stage at 2026 Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs

The 2026 Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards is in full swing at the Palm Springs Convention Center, where hundreds of supporters have gathered for one of the Coachella Valley’s largest and most impactful fundraising events.

Reporting live from the cocktail reception, NBC Palm Springs’ Thalia Hayden spoke with Kevin Bass, who has chaired the event for the past decade. He says while the evening is filled with glamour, entertainment, and celebration, its true purpose is raising funds to support critical healthcare services.

Bass emphasized that the event helps provide care for tens of thousands of patients served by DAP Health, making community support essential. He says those unable to attend can still contribute by donating through the organization’s website.

He also highlighted the importance of sponsors, noting their support makes the large-scale event possible while ensuring funds raised go directly toward healthcare programs. Organizers carefully plan every detail — from décor to entertainment — with the goal of maximizing fundraising impact.

Bass says the highlight of the evening is watching more than a thousand attendees enter the ballroom together, united by a shared commitment to improving access to care.

As the celebration continues, organizers say the focus remains clear — bringing the community together to support health, compassion, and access to services for those who need it most.

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