Start your engines! On Saturday, Oct.14, supporters of Ronald McDonald House Pasadena will unite for the 19th annual SHINE Gala Grand Prix: Fueling Families Together. On this evening under the stars at a private golf club in Pasadena, community leaders and advocates will gather for dinner and drinks, silent auction bidding and dancing — all to raise critical funds that enable families in need to access the best medical care possible for their child.
This year’s corporate honoree is Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., who partners with Ronald McDonald House locally and globally to support families through community engagement. The community honoree will be Martin Holford, who has been a dedicated Ronald McDonald House Pasadena advocate and leader for more than 15 years.
“With your support, Ronald McDonald House Pasadena provides everything a family needs while their child is receiving medical treatment,” said Executive Director Mara Leong-Maguinez. “From a safe place to rest, to food, fun and friendly faces, we’re here to reduce stress and anxiety for families, allowing them to focus on what matters most: helping their child heal.”
Funds raised through the SHINE Gala will support the Ronald McDonald House Pasadena mission of providing comfort, care and support to families with critically ill children, keeping them close to one another, their doctors and needed medical care. The gala committee is chaired by Kim Oblak of L.A. Financial Credit Union and sponsors for the event include 88 International, Bank of America, the Holford Family, Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., Rusnak Auto Group, L.A. Financial Credit Union, Riboli Family Wine Estates and Sharp Seating Company.
Space is limited at the exclusive venue, so step on the gas. To reserve your space and support kids and families, tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at rmhcsc.org/shinegala.
First published in the Sept. 21 issue of the San Marino Tribune
