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2026 Honorees
Heart of Gold Award

The Rogers Family
Pay It Forward Award

St. Francis Foundation
The Moradel Tabora Family
Humanitarian Award
Live Auction Items

Enjoy an unforgettable week at this beautifully renovated compound in Sandwich, Massachusetts. Perfect for a multi-family vacation, the home features 6 bedrooms, 5½ bathrooms, a private pool, hot tub, washer/dryer, and barbecue. Available for a one-week stay in the fall, winter, or spring. Value: $12,000

Escape to Zihuatanejo, Mexico for 5 unforgettable nights in this recently renovated, 6,000-square-foot, three-story home. Sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 spacious bedrooms, each with its own AC and stunning views, the home is just 20 steps from the beach and a 10-minute walk to town. Enjoy your private pool and deck, breathtaking sunsets, and seamless indoor-outdoor living in one of Mexico’s most charming coastal destinations. Value: $5,000

A stunning one-of-a-kind piece featuring 18K yellow gold, a 3.8-carat green tourmaline, and sparkling diamonds. This bespoke ring is currently a size 5½, with resizing available through Daniel Gibbings. May not be exchanged or returned. Retail Value: $4,080

Experience the best of the 2027 Santa Barbara International Film Festival with two Platinum Passes, offering priority admission to an incredible lineup of events, including: All film screenings Opening Night Film Closing Night Film Panel discussions Tribute events Daily happy hours Platinum Passholder bag Retail Value: $5,200

Gather your friends for an unforgettable mid-week stay at the magnificent Sunstone Villa in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley wine country. This 8,500-square-foot Tuscan-inspired retreat, features five luxurious suites with king beds, private baths, and authentic French antiques, comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests. Transportation to or from the Villa provided by Jump on The School Bus. Available Monday through Wednesday nights. Value: $4,800

Bring your beverage vision to life with an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Validation Ale. Work alongside the Head Brewer/Distiller to create a custom craft beer or artisan spirit from concept to completion. Celebrate the launch of your creation at a private Chef’s Dinner Release Party for 12 guests, and enjoy the distinction of having your signature beverage featured on Validation Ale’s menu following its debut. To be scheduled on mutually agreeable dates.
General Raffle Items
Silent Auction Items
2026 Sponsors
Ambassador
Beverly S. Mamey & The Saleh Foundation
Visionary
Columbia Bank
Martin & Kerrilee Gore
Hutton Parker Foundation
Marborg Industries
Alan & Mary Jane Miller
Michael Molony & Sylvia Schulte Molony
Don Parsons, Twin Lakes Golf Course
Leifur & Nicolette Thordarson
Ventura Rentals
Advocate
Anonymous
AIMdyn Inc., Igor & Adriana Mezic
Arlington Financial Advisors, Wells Hughes & Michael Yang
Ray & Michelle Avila
James & Vanessa Bechtel
Kielle Campbell Lindsey
CenCal Health
Community West Bank
Danny's Custom Cycles
John A. Martin & Associates
Kate Farms
Pati Kern & Andrew Pfeffer
Peter & Kathryn Martin
Montecito Bank & Trust
Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, Sarai Anderson
Nasif, Hicks, Harris, & Co., LLP
Nicholson & Schwartz, CPA
Susannah Rake
Mark & Nicole Romasanta
Monte & Maria Wilson, The Painted Cabernet
Healer
Anonymous
American Riviera Bank
Amie Parrish Brallier & Greg Brallier
BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County
Michael & Ruth Cavaletto
Kate & Art Coppola
Cottage Health
Cresset, Amy MacLeod & Cory Boggs
Cheryl DeSimone & Scott Goodman
Farmers & Merchants Bank
J. Paul Gignac
Hearts Aligned
Todd & Kachina Heil
Herring Imming LLP
Incyte and Mike & Kerry Kelly
Insulate SB
J. Ken, LLC
Susan Jordano
Terre & Gary Lapman
Magid Masonry
Morgan Noble
Northern Trust
One805
Raymond James
Kathryn & Jeremy Roberts
Scheinberg Orthopedic Group, Rick & Nora Scheinberg
Lisa Solana
Village Properties
Ely & Jason Wolfe

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2026 Underwriters & Major In-Kind Donors
Alpha Floral
Black Market Spirits
Boone Graphics
Crawford Speier Group
Danielle Rae Art
DJ Darla Bea
Matthew Patrick Donner
Don't Wonder Productions
FSU Events
Herring Imming LLP
Hopkins-Kaneoka Family
Terre & Gary Lapman
Adriana Mezic & Donna Barranco Fisher
Nicole Sophia Music
Ojai Olive Press
O'Malley's & Brander Winery
Scheinberg Orthopedic Group
Sophia Viktoria Photography
Stroll Hope Ranch
Summer Deaton Photography
Sunstone Winery
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation Ambassadors
The Bottega Bar
The Point Market
Validation Ale
VNA Health
Ysidro Sake Spritz
ZSI Security
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Golden Gala Commitee
Angel Speier, Co-Chair
Susannah Rao, Co-Chair
Brittany Arntz
Makenzy Berglund
Angela Cosentino
Taylor Fuller
Jamie Hansen
Kachina Heil
Sheela Hunt
Kerry Kelly
Terre Lapman
Gary Lapman
Debbie Neer
Stacey Deaton Polo
Nora Scheinberg
Gabrielle Semerjian
Lisa Solana
Lacy Taylor
Jill t’Sas
Brigitte Welty









