Hilton SFO
600 Airport Blvd Burlingame, CA
The Annual MEF Gala and Auction celebrates our children and our schools and is our biggest donation event of the year. This celebration brings parents, teachers, school administrators and city leaders from all over Millbrae together to show their generosity, kindness and amazing sense of community. Last year, our gala & auction raised $247,000.
It’s time for Millbrae Education Foundation’s 8th Annual Gala, a night of celebration to go above and beyond for Millbrae Kids! Infinity: a concept of boundlessness, this year’s Gala is designed to inspire and celebrate the limitless potential within each student. Last year we raised $247,000 in one exciting night- come be a part of breaking that record! Join us this year for our live Auction, Fund the Future and vast donation event. We need you and all your friends and family to participate- on any level- to continue the good work that Millbrae Schools are doing. Please help us continue funding for teachers and staff as they provide music, physical education, STEAM programming and reading support across the district.
5:00 pm: Check-in begins
6:00 pm: Doors open
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Dinner and exclusive live auction
8:30 - 11:00 pm: Join BigFun DJ’s on the dance floor or capture memories at the 360° Photo Booth
Infinite possibilities
Welcome reception, 3-course dinner with wine service, live auction, and dancing. A portion of each ticket will go directly toward this year’s $750,000 Annual Fund Goal.
* Cocktails will be available for purchase through the hotel cash bar.
Steak with Chimicurri Sauce
Salmon with Buerre Blanc Sauce
Butternut Squash Ravioli
First dibs: January 28-February 13: $195 per person
Second chance: February 14-February 24 $220 per person
✨ Exclusive VIP Cocktail Hour ✨ $40 per person
🕔 Time: 5-6:15 PM
Experience luxury from the moment you arrive with this exclusive VIP offering:
Seamless VIP check-in with a dedicated express line
Exclusive access to a chic, club-like atmosphere
Endless pours of champagne to elevate your evening
Gourmet passed appetizers to enjoy throughout the event
Private full bar available for purchase with premium selections
Exclusive silent auction item available only for VIP guests to bid on!
Premium VIP merchandise as a special keepsake
Gourmet Chocolate Tasting to add a sweet touch to your experience
An unforgettable evening of indulgence, sophistication, and exclusivity awaits! 🍾✨
Back by popular demand and because of our extremely giving community leaders, Happy Hall and CamEd have agreed to host up to 75 children in total the night of our Gala so our amazing parents can enjoy the infinite festivities! Happy Hall has 50 total spaces and CamEd has 25 total spaces all for children between the ages of 4-12. Both venues will open their doors at 5 pm, provide dinner and entertainment for the children and scheduled pick up at 10 pm. 25 spots will be reserved for first time Gala attendees and 50 spots are available on a first come first serve basis. Please follow prompts when purchasing your tickets.
Thank you to Taryn Moy and Liana Hui for coordinating this and a big thank you to Happy Hall and CamEd for helping our parents have an unforgettable night out!
After successfully registering, you will receive an email confirmation. Printed tickets will not be issued. Attendees must check in upon arrival for admittance.
Dinner will be assigned seating with 10 guests per table. To assist us in grouping tables, please indicate your school(s) and other seat grouping preferences. If you wish to be assigned to a table with specific guests, enter their first and last names in the indicated field during registration (e.g. Meadows/MGSA Softball; Spring Valley/Jane Doe, 2nd Grade Parents). If you have no table preference, please include your school followed by "none" (e.g. Lomita/none).
We need every attendee to register a credit card before the event. The same credit card can be used for more than one ticket. Everyone who enters their card information before 5 pm on March 7, 2025 will be entered into a raffle. Prize will be drawn on the night of the Gala.
Parking will be complimentary at the Hilton during the Gala.
Hotel Group Rates Available: http://www.hiltonsfo.com/local
If you can’t attend, you can still give to MEF. Your tax deductible cash donation will go towards helping Millbrae kids soar.
We still need volunteers to help with data entry, decor, event day volunteers to set up and clean up, bid spotters and ticket sellers. If you’re able to help, please contact gala.volunteer.lead@millbraekids.org.
We need your help to make our Auction a huge success! We’re still looking for the following items. To donate, please fill out this form.
You item could be:
Vacation homes
Money-can’t-buy experiences
Electronics
Access to celebrities or local stars
Incredible culinary experiences
Home chefs
Exercise packages or personal trainers
Photographers to help us with some exclusive packages
Wine packages, tastings or tours
Anything else
Count Me In!
Join the fun and help support our Millbrae schools through the Count Me In campaign!
From taco nights to trivia, wine tastings to kids’ parties, you can host or attend unique events that bring our community together—all while raising funds for vital school programs.
Want to host an event? Submit your idea by February 28, 2025 using our Event Submission Form.
For questions, email volunteer2@millbraekids.org.
Together, we can make a difference—Count Me In! 💙
We raised $253,000 towards the MEF Goal!
The Silent Auction had over 200 items, including Summer camps, Community Experiences, Restaurants and Hotels, Teacher-led experiences, and many more.
