- December 5, 2025
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Javier Gonzalez, Shawn Barrow, Machele Row, Lorri Barrow and Stacy Gonzalez enjoyed attending the gala together.
Michelle and Clay Phillips were all smiles as they headed into the banquet room.
Rebecca and Patrick Howell looked forward to the main program.
Kevin and Betsy Marshburn were ready for a fun-filled evening.
Ana Mella and Britney Taylor looked fabulous in their black dresses.
Patrick Kane and Anthony Falsetta enjoyed some drinks.
Daniel Martel and McClaine Timmerman were a good-looking couple.
Rep. Bobby Olszewski and his wife, Allison, were happy to support UCP of Central Florida.
Country music star Jake Owen opened up the night’s program.
Country music star Jake Owen sang three songs.
Actress Rachael Harris was one of the celebrity co-hosts for the evening.
Actress Cheryl Hines, a celebrity co-host for the evening, holds UCP of Central Florida close to her heart.
“Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte and “American Ninja Warrior” host Matt Iseman were two of the celebrity co-hosts.
All of the celebrity co-hosts — Cheryl Hines, RJ Mitte, Matt Iseman and Rachael Harris — pretended to be shocked that there were four hosts instead of one.
Students from UCP of Central Florida’s Bailes campus performed to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars.”
Students from UCP of Central Florida’s Bailes campus performed to Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars.”
Orange County Public Schools Chairman Bill Sublette, received UCP of Central Florida’s Champion for the Children award.
Orange County Public Schools Chairman Bill Sublette, who received UCP of Central Florida’s Champion for the Children award, smiles with celebrity co-hosts and award presenters.
“American Ninja Warrior” host Matt Iseman loved being a co-host.
Students from UCP Pine Hills showed off their bucket-drumming skills.
LAKE BUENA VISTA It was a starry night, indeed, at UCP of Central Florida’s 25th annual "An Evening at the Palace" gala. The “starry night” theme was complemented by blue, star-like lights projected in the banquet room, a performance of Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars” from UCP students and a performance from country music star Jake Owen. Additionally, four celebrity co-hosts — Rachael Harris, Matt Iseman, RJ Mitte and Cheryl Hines — emceed from the stage as guests enjoyed their dinners and bid on auction items. UCP of Central Florida is dedicated to enriching the life of children of all abilities by providing individualized support, education and therapy services to thousands of children across seven campuses in Central Florida.