MEF Gala
3rd Annual MEF Gala 2020
Breaking Records
On Saturday, February 29, the Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF) held their 3rd Annual Gala. Parents and educators from all campuses, community leaders, and philanthropists donned sophisticated (and some unique) masks ~ set for a night of generous giving, libations, and fun with friends!
The memorable night would not have been possible without generous support from our sponsors (list below); the hard work from all our volunteers; and the unbelievable participation from all our guests.
Why the Gala is IMPORTANT for all MSD Schools
In addition to bringing everyone together for a fun-filled evening, the Gala is immensely important to ALL our District schools. Here’s why:
The Gala generated net proceeds of about $210,000 that will go directly towards enhancing student education in Millbrae! This is almost a 10% increase from last year’s Gala.
Our live auction went up by 17%.
The Fund-a-Future donations totaled $106,000, which is up 53% from 2019. These funds will go towards hiring instructional aides in all 5 district schools!
Looks like Disneyland tickets and relaxing hotel stays are HOT raffle items - raffle sales were twice as much as 2019 sales!
As of today, our total donation to MSD for 2019-2020 is $520,000 - and growing! We are closer to our annual goal of $650,000 because of the Gala!
Our amazing Gala Chairs: Andrea Lee and Natalie Yang
We are humbled by the generosity of our Gala sponsors, attendees, and volunteers - THANK YOU!
A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS EVENT A REALITY
Chairs/Leads
Gala Chairs: Andrea Lee and Natalie Yang
Auction: Lily Deer
Decor:Nancy Jweinat
Volunteer: Jamie Casile & Caryn Hom
Wine Donations: Jenny McKinnell, Karen Cheng, Jennifer Wu
Special Projects: Jamie Wong
Graphic Design: Greg Ma
Technology: Barry Tsai, Lesley Chung, David Hom
Manar Ahmad
Anna Astretsova
Kim Beliso
Cedric Betts
Karen Bettucchi
Natalie Buitrago
Venus Buqeileh
Tammy Chencinski
Peggy Chin-Ortiz
Vivian Chu
Julie DiMaio
Dena Duthoy Null
Anne Dyment
Kinney Fong
Julie Frohnhoefer
Naomi Funahashi
Kiera Garrone
Andrew Generalao
Colleen Gillaspy
Paul Harrell
Caryn Hom
Maura LeBaron Hsieh
Tyken Hsieh
Waitak Hsu
Yuka Ichijo
Ferras Jweinat
Kathleen Kang
Yunie Kim
Tatiana Kogan
Caryn Finn
Mia Mattias
Phuong Kwan
Patricia Yee
Mark Nabong
Ava Laurora
Eric Lee
Rich Lee
Carole Leung
Stephanie Lim
Jean Liu
Shulamit Luck
Taryn Moy
Eddie Ng
Nicole Nishikawa
Kevin Nishikawa
Lorena Ortega
Susan Pi
Usha Ranji
Jen Ryan
Deanna Sciarra
Joseph Sciarra
Kathy Statton
Jireh Tanabe
Tiffany Tisen
Patrick Lui
Danielle Vogan
Jackson Wan
Jackie Wang
Michelle Wen
Rosaline Wong
Bonnie Woo
Eric Wu
Tuyen Wu
Annette Navarro
Suji Chang
Christina Dang
Jen Pedroza
Yma Nabong
Have questions about the Gala? Want to help with the Gala next year? We need volunteers!
Contact us at gala@millbraekids.org!
OUR SPONSORS AND AUCTION DONORS
DIAMOND SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
COPPER SPONSORS
DIAMOND AUCTION DONORS
PLATINUM AUCTION DONORS
GOLD AUCTION DONORS
SILVER AUCTION DONORS
Bronzini Dental Group
Camp Brainy Bunch
Carmel Valley Ranch
Disneyland
Dr. Nicolas Bronzini DDS Pediatric Dentistry
Stephanie Douglas & April Funiestas
The Lui Family
BRONZE AUCTION DONORS
Accel Gymnastics
American Conservatory Theater
American Girl
Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria
Anchor Brewing Company
Angie Sam-Lee
Artists on Wheels
Avid4 Adventure
AYSO
B Street & Vine
Balleto Vineyards
Barre3 San Carlos
Barry's Bootcamp
Bay Area Children's Theater
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Camp Edmo
CampToons
Celia’s Mexican Restaurant
Chabot Space & Science Center
Champion Summer Camp
Chaplin's Sports Bistro
City of Millbrae Recreation
Cline Family Cellars
Connie Bensen Photographer
Davis Estates Winery
Exploratorium
Far West Fungi
Fiddlers Green
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Four Seasons Bed and Breakfast
GAMA Ride, Inc.
Gilroy Gardens
Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards
Grace Yoga
Great America
Great Joy Service Center and School
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
Hiller Aviation Museum
Hobee's California Restaurants
Lawrence Hall of Science
Leonardo's Deli & Cafe
Lotus Skin Care and Wellness Center
Majestic Bloom
Mist Fine Jewelry
Moonstar
Musa Family
Nazareth Ice Oasis - San Mateo
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Oakland Zoo
One Martial Arts
Penelope's Coffee & Tea
Peter's Cafe
Picaboo
Pinot Palette
Pizzeria Delfina
Planet Granite
Repris Wines
Roaring Camp Railroads
Rush Cycle Millbrae
Safari Run
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco Electric Tour Company
San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose Giants
San Jose Sharks
Schumacher Photography
SF Giants
Shabu House
Sky High Sports
Spark of Creation
SportsHouse
Stanford Athletics
Steins Beer Garden & Restaurant
Stella Alpina Osteria
Sterker Family
Steve & Kate's Camp
Sylvie Estate
Takahashi Market
The Wagyu Shop
theCoderSchool - San Mateo
Total Wine & More
Tuna Kahuna
Unlimited Potential Basketball
Urban Putt
West Coast Dance Conservatory
Winchester Mystery House
woom bikes
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