Austin Smiles – The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation will host its 39th Annual Wish Upon a Smile Gala on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis. Beginning at 5 p.m., the event includes dinner, cocktails, a lively auction and a performance by Austin favorite Sir Woman.
The evening will be emceed by CBS Austin’s Allison Miller, with Victoria Pineda returning as auctioneer. Gala co-chairs Patty Johns and Michelle Jones are leading the effort to raise funds that support Austin Smiles’ mission of providing surgical and post-surgical care for children born with cleft lip and palate.
This year, the Cullington, Fox, Beckham International Service Award will honor Dr. Bob Clement, a longtime volunteer surgeon, and George Cowden, who founded Shoot for a Smile, a fundraiser that has generated more than $1 million for the organization.
Austin Smiles serves more than 800 children in Central Texas annually and leads three medical mission trips to Latin America each year, performing 50 or more surgeries per trip. Proceeds from the gala provide life-changing care, enabling children to eat, speak and thrive.
Join the Celebration
Support Austin Smiles at the 39th Annual Wish Upon a Smile Gala on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis. Guests will enjoy dinner, live music, and auctions while supporting children in receiving vital cleft care. Tickets, raffle entries and donation opportunities are available at www.austinsmiles.org.