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SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK: PHOTO BY JENNIFER NELSON Attend benefits Rooted in Resiliency APRIL 5 | CATAMARAN RESORT HOTEL An evening of surf-rock sounds and life-changing stories will take center stage at Boys to Men Mentoring's third annual Rooted in Resiliency celebration. Headlining the event is former professional surfer-turned-musician Donavon Frankenreiter. This powerful gathering will raise crucial funds to support programs that uplift at-risk teenage boys, empowering them to navigate life's challenges with confidence and support. The annual Community Hero Award will be presented to Ernie Hahn, who played a pivotal role in launching Boys to Men's annual CaddyHack Golf Festival eight years ago and continues to serve as event chair. Event proceeds will expand mentorship programs, ensuring that even more boys have access to the guidance and support they need. boystomen.org/rooted-in-resiliency Annual Blue & Gold Freedom Fund Gala APRIL 5 | WESTIN CARLSBAD RESORT & SPA The North San Diego County NAACP will celebrate 60 years of advocacy and unwavering dedication to justice and equality at its annual gala. The theme for this year, "Bearing the Torch of Persistence: 60 Years of Advocacy," reflects the nonprofit's enduring commitment to dismantling structural barriers and advancing the pressing challenges of our time. nsdcnaacp.org Brilliance Gala MAY 2 | THE SEABIRD OCEAN RESORT & SPA Alzheimer's is a devastating disease, stealing memories and independence. It impacts not only those diagnosed but also their families and caregivers. Fortunately, progress is being made in the fight to #ENDALZ — and San Diego is a hub of this success. Join the Alzheimer's Association to celebrate the progress being made. This year, the organization is honored to recognize the incredible work of the USC Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute, the groundbreaking research of Dr. Rema Raman, and the unwavering dedication of Maureen McNulty. Together, they are changing the trajectory of Alzheimer's disease, but there is still much to be done. brilliance.givesmart.com TrueCare "Illumination: Lighting a Path to Belonging" Gala APRIL 12 | OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA A San Diego sunset will set the stage for a magical evening at the 2025 TrueCare Gala, "Illumination: Lighting a Path to Belonging." Guests will enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, signature cocktails, and more. Illumination is more than a fundraising initiative, it's a movement dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of our community's youth. Proceeds will support TrueCare's child and youth development programs, helping to build a brighter future for tomorrow's leaders. truecare.org/gala San Diego Food Bank Gala MAY 3 | SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK MIRAMAR LOCATION Co-chairs Amy Jacobs and Jennifer Anderson will present a night to remember under the stars featuring an exclusive VIP reception, live musical entertainment, a curated selection of silent and live auction items, and specialty hors d'oeuvres made by some of San Diego's top chefs. Gala proceeds support the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank's vital hunger-relief programs for San Diego youth including the Food 4 Kids Backpack program. sandiegofoodbank.org/gala Amy Jacobs, Casey Castillo, and Jeanne Bolinger Former Oceanside Mayor Terry Johnson, Debra Howard and Former NAACP President Reginald Owens Cataman Resort Hotel ranchandcoast.com 26 MARCH 2025 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE