40th Annual Wish Upon A Smile Gala - The Oasis on Lake Travis
Posted: Tue, 4 Aug 2026 12:52 PM - 310 Readers
By: Gabby Norman
Austin Smiles – The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation will mark a major milestone with its 40th Annual Wish Upon A Smile Gala on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Starlight Terrace at The Oasis on Lake Travis. For four decades, the organization has delivered life-changing surgical care to children born with cleft lip and palate throughout Central Texas and Latin America, helping thousands gain the ability to eat, speak, and thrive. The evening will honor founding members Dr. Fred Wilder and Dr. Bill Gorman with the 8th Annual Cullington, Fox, Beckham International Service Award in recognition of their decades of transformative work with children and families.
The event, which begins at 5 PM and expects more than 350 guests, will be emceed by Yvonne Nava of KVUE and feature a live performance by Grammy Award-winning group Grupo Fantasma. A livestream will also be available on Austin Smiles’ Facebook and YouTube channels starting at 6:30 PM.