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Mabel and Saul Bejarano with Mary Lynn and Larry Weitzen Patricia and Mike Mogul Charity McCarthy, Rebecca Ohlau, and Martha Estrada Margie Aliprandi and Loren Robin Mikayla Charles, Yuli Smith and Leslie McFarland Renee Zau and Leena Gupta Amber Powers and Seana Perkins Jerome and Mary Sigamani Yinyi Guo and Han Fang Seen Sushma Patel and Carrie Hessler-Radelet Hands Across Borders Gala Global Communities' signature annual event celebrated the organization's work promoting positive youth development and maternal and child health in underserved communities throughout San Diego. is year, in addition to focusing on the organization's work in San Diego, the event also highlighted women's and girls' programs in India. Global Communities (then Project Concern International) began work in India more than 20 years ago and today improves the health and wellbeing of millions of people in the country. As part of this year's Hands Across Borders celebration, local community leader Sushma Patel chaired the gala in collaboration with philanthropist and honorary co-chair Haida Mojdehi. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAROL SONSTEIN ranchandcoast.com 92 JANUARY 2024 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE