On Saturday, September 29, event co-chairs Becca & Jason Craig, Cambra & Randy Finch, and Zoe & Eric Kleinbub welcomed nearly 400 guests for a spectacular evening under the stars at the 16th annual Starry Starry Night. The event was generously hosted by the Sahm Family Foundation at the stunning Del Dios Ranch, home of the late Roland and Ramona Sahm. Attendees mingled in the estate’s magnificent pool house with custom, hand-crafted cocktails from Snake Oil Cocktail Co. Chef Jeffrey Strauss and the team at Pameplemousse Grille served a gourmet meal highlighted by delicious duck confit. Guests bid on a competitive Live Auction, including a week at a house in Hanalei Bay and a dinner for 24 in Pamplemousse Grille’s private dining room. Donors raised their paddles to directly Fund-a-CASA, generously supporting our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. The evening concluded with celebratory dancing, drinks, and desserts.
A highlight of the event was the premiere of “Dear CASA,” produced by Briefcase Studios, in which a youth in foster care surprises his CASA with a heartfelt letter of gratitude for his support. Josh’s story showcases that, although CASAs may not often hear it directly from the children they serve, the support they offer as a mentor and advocate truly makes an impact.
Photos of the evening coming soon!
Save the Date for Starry Starry Night 2019
Save the date to join us on Saturday, September 28, for Starry Starry Night 2019. For more information about sponsorship and tickets, please email events@speakupnow.org.
2018 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
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George Lai
Silver Sponsors
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Bronze Sponsors
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Starry Sky Supporters + Underwriters
ADP, LLC
Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq. & The Hon. Thomas Ashworth III (Ret.)
Bradley L. Jacobs Attorney at Law APC
California Coast Credit Union
Discover La Jolla Magazine
Geppetto’s Toys
Giving Back Magazine
Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Janice Dodge, Inc.
Litivate Reporting + Trial Services
Paul, Plevin, Sullivan & Connaughton LLP
Peterson Reporting Video & Litigation Services
Procopio LLP
Ranch & Coast Magazine
Lauree and Monte Sahba
The San Diego Foundation
Snake Oil Cocktail Co.
Jeffrey Strauss
Torrey Pines Bank
The VCMPT Group, Merrill Lynch
Wawanesa General Insurance Company
Event Co-chairs
Becca and Jason Craig
Cambra and Randy Finch
Zoe and Eric Kleinbub
Honorary Committee
Sally and Bill Anderson / L+L Printers
Casey and Mac Armstrong
Kathryn Ashworth, Esq. and the Hon. Thomas Ashworth III (Ret)
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
Annette and Daniel Bradbury
Lauri and William Brennan
California Coast Credit Union
Patty Cohen
Nazeli Dertsakian / Genentech
Nancy and David Doyle
Ann Parode Dynes and Dr. Robert C. Dynes
Mary Ann and Derek Eisele / Silvergate Bank
Lisette and Mick Farrell / Farrell Family Foundation
Audrey S. Geisel / Dr. Seuss Foundation
Gordon Gerson / Gerson Law Firm APC
Hanna and Mark Gleiberman / MG Properties Group
AnneElise and Andy Goetz / Higgs Fletcher & Mack
Yolanda and Jimmy Janacek
Julie and Tom Karlo / KPBS
Melissa and Erbin Keith / SDG&E
Danielle and George Kindley
Gail and Roger King / Torrey Pines Bank
Linda and Richard Kintz
George Lai
Patsy and David Marino / Hughes Marino
Marsh & McLennan Agency
Dr. Andrea and Mr. Brian Marvin
Andrea and Greg Moser / Procopio LLP
Nordstrom
Jennifer and Tim O’Connell
Kristi and Dick Pfister / AlphaCore Capital
Qualcomm
Lauree and Monte Sahba
Dorian and Bill Sailer
The San Diego Foundation
Sheryl and Bob Scarano
Kimberly and Keith Shores
Jill Skrezyna and Alex Sun
Kathliene and Jon Sundt
Alice Mo and Ted Tchang
Donald E. Willis (in memoriam)
Lise Wilson and Steve Strauss
Lany and Alex Zikakis
*As of August 31, 2018
Starry Starry Night 2017
