Split Second Foundation

Thank You for Making the 2026 Show of Love Gala Unforgettable

Our best year yet.

To everyone who sponsored, purchased tickets, attended, donated, volunteered, and celebrated with us, thank you. Because of your support, this year’s Show of Love Gala was our most impactful yet.

Mark Raymond Jr. stands at the podium in an exoskeleton on the Show of Love Gala stage, joined by two guests.

A Powerful Moment

Watching Mark walk across the stage was one of the most moving moments of the night, a powerful reminder of resilience, possibility, and the future we are building together.

Special Thanks to Our Gala Chairs

Thank you to Ryan and Stephanie Burks for your leadership, generosity, and belief in this mission. Your support helped make this incredible evening possible.

Gala chairs Ryan and Stephanie Burks hold their Show of Love award on stage with Mark Raymond Jr.

Relive the Night

From unforgettable moments on stage to celebration throughout the evening, this year’s gala showed what is possible when community comes together in love and support.

Guests seated at tables beneath chandeliers in the ballroom, with the Show of Love Gala logo projected on the curtain.
Mark Raymond Jr., standing in an exoskeleton, poses with a group of gala guests.
Two guests in tuxedos on stage, one holding a glass Show of Love award.
Gala chairs Ryan and Stephanie Burks address the crowd from the podium.
Mark Raymond Jr., in an exoskeleton, smiles with a guest during the gala.
A neon sign reading “Love is an action. Love is a verb.” glows in the darkened ballroom, with the gala stage behind it.

The Limitless Love Sculpture

The celebration continues through our permanent art installation. The Limitless Love Sculpture is a custom steel work inspired by Mark’s first steps in an exoskeleton, guided by his mother, Ronda, and it will live in our new facility.

For a $200 donation, you can claim a shape, share your answer to “What is love?”, and leave your mark on what comes next. 100% of proceeds support Split Second Foundation.

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Thank You

This evening was more than a gala. It was a glimpse of the possibility and opportunity ahead. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us build the future.

With gratitude,

Mark Raymond Jr.

Anybody’s life can change in a split second.