Katy Perry Among Dream Foundation Honorees

Story Created: Nov 16, 2012 at 8:17 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 16, 2012 at 8:40 PM PST

Dream Foundation, the first and largest national wish-granting organization for adults and their families battling life-threatening illness, threw a celebration Friday night at Bacara Resort & Spa.

Among the honorees? Santa Barbara's own Katy Perry.

Perry joined 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe and the families of Dream Foundation as honorees for the 11th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala.

Without the support of advocates like Perry and Lythgoe, the Dream Foundation wouldn't have the resources to help grant a heart's wish.

Friday night's event combined touching dream stories with world-class entertainment and creative cuisine all to benefit the services of Dream Foundation.

Watch Key News tonight at 11 for a complete, live report.