May 9, 2026

Lyme Warrior Gala

An Evening of Celebrating Hope and Creating Impact.

What to Expect

The Lyme Warrior 10-Year Anniversary Gala is a high-energy evening designed to bring our community together in a way that feels uplifting, joyful, and meaningful. This is not a lecture or a stuffy banquet. It’s a celebration.

✨ A One-of-a-Kind Game Show Experience

Featuring respected voices from the Lyme community, our interactive game show brings education and entertainment together — lighthearted, smart, and community-driven. Expect laughter, friendly competition, and moments that remind us why progress matters.

🎤 Live Performance by Jesse Ruben

The night closes with a live performance by Jesse Ruben, whose music speaks to resilience, hope, and the power of showing up — themes that perfectly reflect the Lyme Warrior journey.

This evening marks 10 years of Lyme Warrior — honoring the advances in research, advocacy, and awareness while recognizing the strength of the patients, families, and supporters who made it possible.

🥂 A Celebration of Progress

Enjoy a seated dinner in a waterfront setting while connecting with others who care about where Lyme advocacy has been — and where it’s going next.

🍽 Dinner & Celebration

Ten years of progress. One night to celebrate it together.

Evening Events

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
Old Saybrook, Connecticut

5:00 PM — Arrival & Cocktail Hour
Guests arrive to an elegant waterfront setting for cocktails, music, and casual mingling with advocates, researchers, and supporters.

6:00 PM — Dinner Begins
A seated dinner is served as we gather to celebrate 10 years of Lyme Warrior’s impact and the progress made in Lyme awareness, research, and advocacy.

6:45 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks
Lyme Warrior shares a brief reflection on the last decade — where the Lyme community started, what has changed, and why this moment matters.

7:00 PM — The Lyme Game Show
An interactive, light-hearted game show featuring respected voices from the Lyme world.
Think smart, fun, surprising — science, policy, lived experience, and a few laughs along the way.

8:00 PM — Live Music Performance by Jesse Ruben
Singer-songwriter Jesse Ruben closes the evening with a powerful, uplifting performance — a moment to reflect, connect, and celebrate hope.

8:30 PM — Evening Close
Guests are invited to linger, connect, and enjoy the waterfront setting.