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@ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2023 145 Lucky Duck Foundation Showcase Soirée e Lucky Duck Foundation hosted its inaugural Showcase Soirée, raising more than $2.5 million to help alleviate the suffering of homelessness and committing an equivalent amount to critically-needed homelessness efforts including shelters, job training and employment opportunities, programs to aid youth and seniors, food and water, and more. e event was hosted by Peter Jacobsen, a professional golfer and commentator on the Golf Channel and NBC. It featured a game show, comedy show by actor and comedian Steve Hytner, musical performance by the Dizzy Biz Band, and an appearance by former NFL and Chargers coach Norv Turner, along with dinner, a live auction, and paddle raise. David and Vala Lueth matched all donations during the paddle raise up to $250,000, and Lucky Duck Foundation co-founders Pat and Stephanie Kilkenny matched all donations up to $1.5 million. PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL NESTOR Nancy and Norv Turner Mary and Rolf Benirschke Elaine and Steve Hytner Drew Moser and Paul Downey Stephanie and Pat Kilkenny David and Vala Lueth Pirch San Diego Golf Classic Pirch presented this year's San Diego Golf Classic, a golf tournament of 120 participants with proceeds benefiting the company's long-time partner, Savvy Giving by Design, and the Veterans Village of San Diego. Intended to unite industry professionals across Southern California for a day of networking, invited golfers included builders, designers, and vendors. Proceeds raised will benefit families with children facing a medical crisis, as well as the veterans of San Diego. Following the golf tournament, attendees were invited to participate in a dinner, silent auction, and awards ceremony. PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUGO LANDA GARCIA Tracy Haugh, Susan Wintersteen, and Steve Smith Carrie Sherwood-Costa Daniela Romo, Kimberley Monday, Akilah Templeton, and Elyse Waters Megan Schirmacher, Athena Valdez, Romy Leyon, Susan Wintersteen, Lindsay Wintersteen, Deanna Gonzales, and Steven Moody Isaac Gene Hodges and Erika Hosking