Thank you to everyone who joined us for a spectacular evening under the stars to support foster children in San Diego County. In its 15th year, Starry Starry Night raised nearly $1.5 million in support of our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. With the net proceeds, Voices for Children will be able to provide a CASA volunteer to more than 450 abused, abandoned, or neglected children in San Diego County for an entire year.
On September 9, event chairs Lany and Alex Zikakis welcome more than 430 guests to the Sahm Estate at Del Dios Ranch. Attendees enjoyed an elegant cocktail hour in the pool house featuring signature creations by Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Sophisticated décor by event producer Janice Dodge incorporated the beauty of the orange groves and Rancho Santa Fe hills, and Chef Andrew Spurgin teamed up with Culinary Concepts to serve a gourmet dinner under the stars. Guests bid on a competitive Live Auction, including a week at the coveted Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas and a 1923 Model T. Donors raised their paddles to directly Fund-a-CASA, generously giving more than $875,000 to provide caring advocates for local foster children. The evening concluded with celebratory dancing, drinks, and desserts.
A highlight of the event was the premiere of “The Best Gift,” by filmmaker Alex Juutilainen, telling the story of Rosie, a former foster youth whose life was transformed by the dedication of her CASA, Dawna. Rosie’s story showcases the simple yet profound ways a CASA can break the cycle of pain and abuse suffered by children in the foster care system.
Starry Starry Night 2018
Interested in sponsorship opportunities for Starry Starry Night 2018? Please contact Sheila Owens at (858) 598-2261 or events@speakupnow.org.
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KATIE AND DAN SULLIVAN
Honorary Committee
Lany and Alex Zikakis, Chairs
Sally and Bill Anderson / L+L Printers
Kathryn Ashworth, Esq. and the Hon. Thomas Ashworth III (Ret.)
Lisa Bartkowski / Genentech
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
Stephanie Bergsma and Dwight Hare
Annette and Dan Bradbury
Rochelle and Bill Bold
Karen and Dr. James Brailean
Jessica Cline / Modern Luxury
Nancy and David Doyle
Ann Parode Dynes and Dr. Robert C. Dynes
Mary Ann and Derek Eisele / Silvergate Bank
Gina and Ray Ellis
Lisette and Mick Farrell
Cambra and Randy Finch / Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP
Audrey Geisel / Dr. Seuss Foundation
Hanna and Mark Gleiberman / MG Properties Group
Lynn Gorguze and Congressman Scott Peters
The Hon. Susan Huguenor (Ret.) and Thomas Huguenor
Yolanda and Jimmy Janacek
Julie and Tom Karlo / KPBS
Melissa and Erbin Keith / SDG&E
Nancy Kidder and Bob Stefanko / Ranch & Coast Magazine
Linda and Richard Kintz
George Lai
Kristen Livingston / Livingston Family Foundation
Devon and William Logan
Patsy and David Marino / Hughes Marino
Marina Marrelli and Robert Anslow
Kathlyn Mead / The San Diego Foundation
Mary and Tim Meissner / Meissner Jacquét
Alice Mo and Ted Tchang
Andrea and Greg Moser / Procopio LLP
Gina and Eric Nelson / Bio-Perspectives
Jennifer and Tim O’Connell
Kristi and Dick Pfister
Maryanne and Irwin Pfister
Pam and Bob Regnery / RPR Partners, LLP
Adam Robinson
Penny and Mike Ryan
Dorian and Bill Sailer
Sheryl and Bob Scarano
Cindy and Jim Schoeneck
Joy and Gerald Singleton
Jill Skrezyna and Alex Sun / Mitchell International
Katie and Dan Sullivan
Kathliene and Jon Sundt
Haeyoung Kong Tang
Missy and Chris Tresse
Robin and Kevin Werner
Fernanda Whitworth
Donald E. Willis
Lise Wilson and Steven Strauss
Pamela and Martin Wygod / The Rose Foundation
Julie and Dale Yahnke
Starry Sky Supporters + Underwriters
Andrew Spurgin, Ltd. Bio-Perspectives Cavignac & Associates Culinary Concepts Dr. Seuss Foundation Janice Dodge, Inc.
L+L Printers Modern Luxury Nordstrom Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP PrimeLending Procopio LLP
Ranch & Coast Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Wells Fargo White Construction, Inc.
*As of August 18, 2017