Sheba Medical Center Gala Monaco 2026: Monte-Carlo Hosts a Charity Evening Supporting Pediatric Medicine

The Principality of Monaco is preparing to host one of the most anticipated philanthropic events of summer 2026: the annual Gala in support of Sheba Medical Center, taking place on Sunday, July 26, at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco.

Held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, the evening will bring together institutional representatives, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and international supporters for a fundraising event dedicated to the Children’s Hospital of Peace, the pediatric facility of Sheba Medical Center, one of the world’s leading medical centres.

The event aims to support the hospital’s mission: providing advanced care for children, promoting medical research and creating new opportunities for the future of young patients.

A gala dedicated to research and pediatric healthcare

The Gala is organised by the Monte Carlo Friends of Sheba Medical Center, together with Dorit and Marc Assaraf and physicians Yana and Karl Hauptmann, with the support of numerous partners and international philanthropists.

Among the distinguished guests of the evening will be Professor Itai M. Pessach, Associate Director General of Sheba Medical Center and CEO of the Edmond and Lily Safra Children’s Hospital, as well as Professor of Pediatrics at Tel Aviv University.

His presence will provide guests with valuable insight into the latest advances in medical research, pediatric innovation and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in improving the lives of young patients.

The programme of the evening at the Yacht Club de Monaco

The Gala will begin at 7:30 p.m. with an exclusive welcome reception at the Yacht Club de Monaco, followed by an elegant evening combining prestige and generosity.

The programme includes:

• Welcome cocktail on the Yacht Club de Monaco terrace;

• Institutional speeches and medical testimonials with Professor Itai M. Pessach and the event organisers;
• Gala dinner prepared by internationally renowned chefs;
• Exclusive musical and artistic performances;
• Charity auction, with all proceeds donated to Sheba Medical Center.

Every moment of the evening will reflect the spirit of the event: combining the elegance of a prestigious Monaco gala with a concrete commitment to supporting a major medical and humanitarian mission.

Monte-Carlo, a symbol of international philanthropy

The presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco highlights the Principality’s ongoing commitment to humanitarian initiatives and projects dedicated to healthcare, scientific research and the wellbeing of future generations.

The Sheba Medical Center Gala Monaco 2026 perfectly embodies Monte-Carlo’s philanthropic vocation: a destination capable of transforming its international influence, elegance and hospitality into meaningful support for global causes.

Combining sophistication, emotion and solidarity, the evening of July 26 promises to be a highlight of Monaco’s summer calendar, united by one shared goal: to offer hope and new possibilities to children through the progress of pediatric medicine.