CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/16/18 4:47 PM Page 1 2018 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL’S CharityEVENT GUIDE FEATURING 2017’S TOP 5: Galas, Golf Tournaments, Luncheons, Breakfasts, Walks/Runs Bob Olson and Rick Rawlins at the Kidworks Foundation Nicole Suydam with Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom at Second Harvest Food for Success Luncheon Bank of Orange County’s Harvesters Fashion Show & Luncheon Dean Spanos and wife Susie at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Trina Fleming, Scharrell Jackson, Loreen Gilbert and Artyn Gardner at the Candlelight Concert United Way Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast Presented by CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 2:23 PM Page 2 CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 2:24 PM Page 3 CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/16/18 4:49 PM Page 4 A-4 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL CHARITY EVENT GUIDE JANUARY 22, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS EVENT LISTINGS EVENT DESCRIPTIONS January/February..................................................................................8 January/February..................................................................................8 March..................................................................................................10 March.......................................................................................11-12, 14 April.....................................................................................................18 April .........................................................................................18, 20-21 May .....................................................................................................22 May................................................................................................24-26 June ....................................................................................................30 June...............................................................................................31-32 July/August .........................................................................................36 July/August .........................................................................................36 September ..........................................................................................37 September .....................................................................................38-39 October ...............................................................................................40 October..........................................................................................40-41 November ...........................................................................................42 November ......................................................................................42-43 December ...........................................................................................46 December ...........................................................................................46 Look for: TOP 5 DINNERS/GALAS.....................................................................6 TOP 5 GOLF TOURNAMENTS..........................................................16 TOP 5 LUNCHEONS..........................................................................28 TOP 5 BREAKFASTS ........................................................................34 Click HERE for more info. TOP 5 WALK/RUNS...........................................................................44 on www.ocbj.com for up-to-date listing information throughout the year. ON THE COVER Connect with more than 800 influential individuals at the 2018 26 United Way Women's Philanthropy Fund Breakfast KidWorks Foundation for Success Luncheon earned 28 $723,500 for KidWorks After School Programs Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County's Harvesters 25th Annual Fashion Show & 28 Luncheon was the top-earning luncheon of 2017 The 2018 Candlelight Concert will be an evening of elegance, filled with star-power 43 entertainment CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 2:25 PM Page 5 CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 2:25 PM Page 6 A-6 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL CHARITY EVENT GUIDE JANUARY 22, 2018 TOP 5 DINNER / GALAS #1 Cystinosis Research Foundation Event Name: Natalie’s Wish Celebration Event Date: April 1, 2017 Attendance: 475 Location: Fashion Island Hotel, Newport Beach Net Revenue: $3,505,243 www.cystinosisresearch.org Natalie, Nancy and Jeff Stack #2 #3 Peter Desforges presented Joseph Ueberroth with the Joel K. Rubenstein Man of the Year Award, the highest honor bestowed by From left: Ronnie Andrews, Holiday Gala Chair; Michael Rodriquez, Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Gala Chair; Margarita Solazzo, Mission Hospital Foundation Board of Directors, Chair; Tarek Salaway, Mission Hospital, Chief Executive; Gwen Anderson, Mission Hospital Foundation, Executive Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Director; and Dr. Mike Pellini, Holiday Gala Chair Inland Empire Event Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters 53rd Annual Mission Hospital Foundation Gourmet Dinner Event Name: Mission Hospital Holiday Gala Event Date: September 28, 2017 Event Date: December 2, 2017 Attendance: 400 Attendance: 571 Location: Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach Location: Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point Net Revenue: $2,174,533 Net Revenue: $1,773,111 www.ocbigs.org/gourmetdinner www.mission4health.com/gala #4 #5 Candlelight 2017 Chairs Mark and Carol Perry, Center Board Chair John Ginger and wife Toni Ginger, and Center President Terry Dwyer Guests roared their way back to The Jazz Age for a night of flappers and speakeasies to celebrate Pacific Symphony’s 2017 Gala Segerstrom Center for the Arts Event Name: Candlelight Concert Pacific Symphony Event Date: December 1, 2017 Event Name: Pacific Symphony’s 2017 Gala Attendance: 456 Event Date: May 6, 2017 Location: Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Attendance: 370 Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa Location: Hotel Irvine, Irvine Net Revenue: $1,658,000 Net Revenue: $1,600,000 www.scfta.org www.pacificsymphony.org CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 2:26 PM Page 7 CHARITY-Guide_Layout 1 1/15/18 3:10 PM Page 8 A-8 ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL CHARITY EVENT GUIDE JANUARY 22, 2018 >>> Visit ocbj.com for up-to-date listings JANUARY 2018 Day Date Organization Event Name Website Saturday 27 Acacia Adult Day Services Casino Night www.acacia-services.org Saturday 27 Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation 40 Years of STEM Support in Orange County www.beckman-foundation.org Saturday 27 Radiant Health Centers Annual Gala 2018 www.radianthealthcenters.org Sunday 28 St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Seasons Tuition Assistance Luncheon for Catholic Students in Need www.serraschool.org FEBRUARY 2018 Day Date Organization Event Name Website Saturday 3 CHOC Children's CHOC Children's Gala www.chocgala.org Wednesday 7 Newport Harbor Educational Foundation Anchors Aweigh Online Auction and Benefit www.supportnhhs.com Friday 9 Wayfinders Love Grows by Giving Wine Tasting www.WeAreWayfinders.org Friday 16 American Heart Association Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon www.ocgored.heart.org Sunday 18 Book That Event Paws FUR Pink www.pawsFURpink.com Tuesday 27 Acoustic for a Change Musical Instruments Needed (Monthly Drive) www.AcousticforaChange.com Wednesday 28 Simon Family Foundation Simon Scholars Community Gala www.simonscholars.org JANUARY / FEBRUARY EVENTS Annual Gala 2018 JAnUARY 27 Organization: Radiant Health Centers Website: www.radianthealthcenters.org Radiant Health Centers’ Annual Gala – A Masqued Mardi Gras fête will take place on January 27 at Santa Ana’s historic Yost Theater. The fabulous evening will include a plated dinner created by 24 Carrots, Orange County’s premier catering service; a hosted bar; plus silent and live auction items – including a trip for two to Mardi Gras 2018 in New Orleans! Prizes will be awarded for the best mask. All proceeds go to provide social services for people living with HIV in Orange County and HIV prevention and outreach. For more information, contact Chris Bragg at 949-809-8760 or [email protected]. Radiant Health Centers’ (formerly ASF) 2017 Annual Gala “An Evening in Paris” CHOC Children’s Gala FEBRUARY 3 Organization: CHOC Children’s Website: www.chocgala.org The CHOC Children’s Gala will celebrate a decade of caring for the region’s 2 million children. Held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, the Gala will feature a cocktail reception, live auction, dinner, live entertainment featuring OneRepublic, and a VIP after-party. CHOC will honor the Cherese Mari Laulhere Foundation with the CHOC Children’s Champion Award for its leadership support of pediatric health in our community. For sponsorship information or tickets, contact Zach Abrams at 714-509-7676 or [email protected]. Stephanie Argyros, 2017 CHOC Gala Co-Chair; Julia Argyros; and Kim Cripe, CHOC Children’s President and CEO Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon FEBRUARY 16 Organization: American Heart Association Website: www.ocgored.heart.org Nothing beats like a healthy heart. The 2018 Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2018 at Hotel Irvine. More than 500 Orange County community members will gather to help educate women on their No. 1 health threat – heart disease. Go Red For Women advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. We encourage women and their families to take action and live a healthier life. Let’s unite. Together, we are making a difference. In addition to sponsorship opportunities, the event offers an expo, auction and heart-healthy lunch. The American Heart Association’s