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Crystal Ball Gala NOVEMBER 4 | FAIRBANKS RANCH COUNTRY CLUB Casa de Amparo, a leading nonprofit in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County and beyond, invites the community to an elegant evening for the 25th annual Crystal Ball Gala benefiting the organization's programs serving foster youth. "Each year, the San Diego community comes together in an extraordinary way to raise funds for Casa de Amparo. We are so thankful for the continued support and generosity at our Crystal Ball Gala over the past 25 years," says Mike Barnett, Chief Executive Officer of Casa de Amparo. "We hope to break fundraising records on this momentous occasion to help San Diego's abused and neglected children." This year, Casa de Amparo will recognize all 25 prior honorees who have made significant philanthropic contributions to Casa de Amparo and to the local community, including volunteer service, financial contributions, executive leadership support, and in-kind donations. The black-tie optional gala will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner by celebrated Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille and a one-of-a-kind live auction. casadeamparo.org/crystal-ball-gala More an Pink Walk NOVEMBER 5 | BALBOA PARK Thousands of individuals including family and friends will come together to celebrate breast cancer survivors, honor those who have passed away from the disease, and raise critical funds that support research and vital support services for breast cancer patients when Susan G. Komen presents the 2023 San Diego More Than Pink Walk. "We are excited to have the community join us this year at the More Than Pink Walk to make a difference in our fight against breast cancer in our community," says Leia Brune, Executive Director of San Diego Susan G. Komen. "Continuing to support individuals going through breast cancer in our community is critical to our mission and it is clear that our services are needed as the demand increases." Supporters will come together in Balboa Park starting at 6:30am and the opening ceremony kicks off at 7:30am, with the walk beginning at 8am. All participants will have the opportunity to participate in a new augmented reality experience, sponsored by Soapy Joe's, to showcase their gaming skills while generating additional donations for Komen. komen.org/sandiegowalk Tri-City Hospital Foundation 42nd Annual Gala NOVEMBER 11 | OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA Tri-City Hospital Foundation, together with Dr. Kern Brar and Bianca Brar, presents its highly anticipated 42nd Annual Gala, an evening that invites attendees to honor the extraordinary contributions made by generous supporters. The evening's programming will include an elegant three-course dinner, live music and dancing, and festive casino-style gaming while celebrating the work of our military and healthcare heroes. Proceeds from this year's gala will fund cutting-edge medical research and emergency and essential services at Tri-City Medical Center. 760.940.3370, tricityhospitalfoundation.org CASA DE AMPARO: PHOTO COURTESY OF CASA DE AMPARO Attend benefits Debbie Slattery and Steven Daniel ranchandcoast.com 52 OCTOBER 2023 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE