The Atoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization, will host its Curve Charities Gala on Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Altoona Grand Hotel.

The fundraiser features a special appearance from former Major LeagueBaseball and Altoona Curve pitcher Steven Brault as well as a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia and several Curve-related items.

“We are excited to bring back Steven Brault for the 2026 Altoona Curve Charities gala,” Curve General Manager Nate Bowen said. “Brault was very entertaining both on and off the field and we are excited to have him on hand as well as to bring back some of the grant recipients from last season to hear about their completed projects.”

Brault will return to Altoona for the first time since his playing days, serving as a starting pitcher for the Curve in 2015.

He pitched in seven MLB seasons with the Pirates and Chicago Cubs before retiring and joining the Pirates broadcast team on SportsNet Pittsburgh.

The murder mystery themed gala will take place at the Hotel, located at 1 Sheraton Drive in Altoona, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are available for $50 through Jan. 23 and include dinner and a limited open bar. The event will conclude at 10 p.m. 50/50 and rip tickets will be available for purchase only in cash. The event will feature live music from a regional artist to be announced at a later date.

The Altoona Curve would like to thank the UPMC Altoona Foundation and McQuaide Blasko for sponsoring this event. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available, with packages including unique advertising opportunities, a package of tickets to the event as well as access to a pre-event VIP reception for attending representatives.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, including pricing, contact Jess Bowen at JBowen@altoonacurve.com.