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Attend benefits National University Foundation Gala OCTOBER 2 | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY The National University Foundation Gala brings together alumni, donors, community leaders, and university partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to expanding educational opportunity and advancing student success. The celebration will highlight the foundation's support of scholarships, emergency assistance, research, advocacy, and student success initiatives while recognizing National University's next Humanitarian of the Year for exemplary leadership, service, and generosity. Proceeds help remove barriers for students balancing education with careers, families, military- connected responsibilities, and community commitments. foundation.nu.edu Starry Starry Night OCTOBER 3 | PARK HYATT AVIARA RESORT Voices for Children presents its signature fundraising event celebrating the life-changing impact of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers on children in foster care. Set beneath the stars on the resort's Heron Lawn, the elegant evening will feature a cocktail reception, exquisite dinner, inspiring stories, a live auction, Fund-a-CASA paddle raise, live music, and dancing. Proceeds support Voices for Children's mission to provide children in foster care with dedicated CASA volunteers who advocate for their needs and help ensure their voices are heard. voicesforchildrenssn.org Illumination Gala OCTOBER 3 | FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR Sanford Burnham Prebys celebrates 50 years of scientific discovery at its Illumination Gala, an elegant evening honoring five decades of achievement and the visionary scientists, philanthropists, and partners who have advanced the institute's mission. Co-chairs are Katherine Chapin and Debbie Turner; honorary chairs are Phyllis and Dan Epstein, Melanie and Bill Roper, Karen and Jeff Silberman, Karen and Stuart Tanz, and Muffy Walker and John Reed. The milestone celebration will also look ahead to discoveries and innovations poised to shape the future of human health. sbpdiscovery.org/gala ranchandcoast.com 50 SEPTEMBER 2026 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE