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STEWARDSHIP REPORT 2019
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EVENT OVERVIEW
This year marked 130 years of Red Cross service to the Bay Area and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Red Cross Gala. As the region’s premier volunteer-led fundraiser and signature San Francisco event, the Gala is dedicated to recognizing local heroes and supporting the Red Cross mission. This year saw many families turn to the Red Cross for shelter, food, comfort and hope, particularly during an unprecedented wildfire season. Since its inception, the fundraiser’s purpose has remained the same: to celebrate and sustain the lifesaving programs, services and people of the Red Cross.
The Gala has raised over $6M during the last five years for a combined total of $12M raised since the its inception. The 2019 event, held on Saturday, March 23rd at San Francisco City Hall, raised more than $1M in support of the Red Cross mission. A sold-out crowd of 450 Bay Area notables helped to both honor 25 years of local and national disaster response efforts and celebrate Salesforce, the Red Cross Humanitarian Company of the Year.
The red-tie event featured a VIP cocktail hour with stunning caviar stations, passed hors d’oeuvres and a three-course dinner catered by Paula LeDuc Fine Catering. Guests also enjoyed an exclusive Vanity Portrait Studio and live entertainment by DJ Jason
Mitchell and SF Jazz. Highlights of the evening included a live auction that raised over $100,000 for disaster relief. Featured lots included a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy a private dinner hosted by Michelin-starred Chef Mourad Lahlou in The Avery penthouse, one of San Francisco’s most exclusive residences by famed developer Related California. This experience was auctioned off twice for a total of $30,000. Bidders also vied for the chance to go behind the scenes at New York Fashion Week, auctioned off for $16,000; and a Las Vegas experience that included round-trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations courtesy of MGM Properties, and tickets to Lady Gaga’s ENIGMA concert.
The Gala was listed as a 2019 San Francisco Top 100 Event and Top 10 Benefit Event by BizBash.
All proceeds from the event support the lifesaving programs and services of the American Red Cross. Last year brought another record-breaking year of disasters, leaving people in our immediate communities, Southern California and beyond in desperate need of help. Donations make response and recovery efforts possible during natural disasters like the California Wildfires, including the Camp Fire, and national disasters such as Hurricane Michael. These vital funds allow the Red Cross to work preventively instead of reactively.
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GALA GUESTS
The Red Cross Gala is a signature annual event for the Bay Area’s philanthropic community, high-ranking military, civic and corporate leaders and the San Francisco International Consular Corps. New for 2019, we introduced young professional and individual supporters to the work of the Red Cross through the creation of a separate ticket to the Gala’s After Party.
MARKETING AND VISIBILITY
Media coverage included online and print mentions in numerous premier San Francisco Bay Area publications, including:
• San Francisco Chronicle
• Nob Hill Gazette
• San Francisco Magazine
• RedCarpet Bay Area
• Haute Living
• Diablo Magazine
• BizBash
— 2019 San Francisco Top 100 Event
— 2019 San Francisco Top 10 Benefit Event
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2019 GALA COMMITTEE
Chairs
Lindsey HaswellMeredith Kendall Maines
Honorary Committee
Michael Covarrubias and Kathleen McIntoshJeremy Liew
Vice Chairs
Rachel MansonJennifer Mitrenga Maymon
Lillian PhanV’Anne Singleton
Emily Ajao TzouanakisJennifer Wade
Committee Members
Nisha BaxiLuc BergevinNikki Chang
Kris DavidsonJoannie Ericson
Alexis GeorgesonTatum Getty
Janou GordonKathryn Holmes
Blakely HullJim KreissmanMaiah ParksSharon Seto
Kirsten Strobel
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RED CROSS GALA 2019 | OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Elizabeth J. Folger and Robert J. Eldred
Jeremy Liew
Lillian Phan
Silver Sponsors
Kathryn W. HolmesGold Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Exclusive Airline Partner
Bronze Sponsors
Brad O’Neill and Kris Davidson
Camille McCormack
Christine DeSanze and Scott Anthony
Emily Hu and Aaron Aiken
Eva MonroeAaron Maines and
Meredith Kendall Maines
Jerry Chen Lindsey and
Jonathan Haswell Evan and Joannie Ericson Kelsey Cullen
Robert Elfont and V’Anne Singleton
Mary Ann Cotter Morgan McQuown
Eric and LeeAnn Woodward
Jennifer Mitrenga Maymonand Tomer Maymon
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In Kind Sponsors
AKT Studios
Alaska Airlines
AppLovin
Arnaud’s Restaurant
Autocamp
Avalon Napa Valley
Avery Penthouse
Bettina Sichel
Brown Estate
Carey Marvine
Caymus Vineyards
Chef Mourad Lahlou
Colgin Cellars
Commander’s Place
Crocker & Starr
Cynthia Bloebaum
Danielle Aita
Dave Kim
Derek Benham
E&J Gallo Winery
Elephante Beach House
Emily Tzouanakis
Fairmont Beverly Hills
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Frog’s Leap
Getty Images
Gulf Coast Preservation
Hourglass Wine Company
J. Paul Getty Trust
James Beard Dining
Jasmine Villasenor
Jason Mitchell
Jeff Smith
Jenna Lam Events
Jeremy Davenport
JL Imagination
John Graetz
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Kaitlin Parish
Kathleen MacIntosh
Knights Bridge Winery
Kris Davidson
Laurel Glen Vineyard
Lindley Carlin
Lydia Rau
Mermaid Music Management, Haus of Gaga
MGM Resorts International
Michelle Grinnell
Oakland A’s
ONEHope Wine
Ovid Napa Valley
Pam Starr
PlumpJack Winery
Pretty Please Bakeshop
Radio-Coteau
Rona Siegel
Rosetta Getty
Rutherford Ranch
SF Jazz
San Francisco Giants
Sarah Gallo
Scribe Winery
Simraceway Performance Driving Center
Sonoma Broadway Farms
South Beverly Grill
Standard Party Rentals
Stefanie Kelly
Tesla Motors
The International House Hotel
Turnbull Wine Cellars
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ABOUT AMERICAN RED CROSS BAY AREA CHAPTER
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3,227 active volunteers responded to 486 disasters in the Bay Area
Assisted 1,053 families following local disasters
Installed 4,536 free lifesaving smoke alarms, saving one life in our region and 472 lives nationwide
Taught 1,496 children preparedness skills through The Pillowcase Project
Certified 34,642 people in First Aid/CPR/AED skills
Provided services to 3,550 military members, veterans, and families and briefed 1,768 families through our “Get to Know Us” program
Collected 52,466 units of blood
Took 11 actions to help restore families
3,227 local volunteers provided 123,047 hours of service to the community
Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019)