San Ysidro Health Center's Black, White & Bling Bash Gala 2017

San Ysidro Health Center Presents
the 2017 Black, White & Bling Bash Gala, June 24

Organization’s biggest fundraiser aims to raise $500,000 for vital health services for children and seniors; celebrate decades of service to community

CORONADO, CA – On Saturday, June 24, 2017 San Ysidro Health Center (SYHC) presents the Black, White & Bling Bash, the organization’s eighth annual fundraising gala, starting at 5 p.m. at the Hotel del Coronado. The event will honor local individuals making a positive impact by protecting and promoting the health and wellness of the community’s underserved populations and celebrate nearly five decades of service to the community by SYHC. Proceeds raised will help the organization continue to provide compassionate high quality health services for children and seniors throughout San Diego County.

The Health Champion award will be awarded to Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, Senator Ben Hueso and Congressman Juan Vargas for their continuous support and collaboration with SYHC, and their tireless dedication to protect funding for vital healthcare services for San Diego County’s families that need it the most.

“We wouldn’t be able to fulfill our mission without the help of our community partners,” said Kevin Mattson, president and CEO, San Ysidro Health Center. “Our champions this year were selected because of their leadership on groundbreaking legislation, which in turn has helped protect critical funding needed to provide essential health services for families in San Diego.”

SYHC was founded by seven women whose mission was to help their community find affordable and culturally-appropriate healthcare. This legacy has been passed down from generation to generation for nearly five decades. Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade and her daughter Andie Ezquerro Walther-Meade have been chosen as legacy chairs, new positions this year, a mother and daughter working to together to help continue the work and mission of SYHC just like the organization's founders. This year’s gala chairs also include: Patricia Salas, Drs. Hamid, Nasrin and Majid Mani who have been also been advocates of SYHC in various capacities for many years.

“My daughter Andie and I are thrilled to be working with San Ysidro Health Center to make a positive impact for the clients and patients the organization serves,” said Yolanda Selene Walther-Meade. “This is their biggest fundraiser of the year and we hope to propel the organization’s efforts and help expand its reach to the community.”

Guests will have an opportunity to mingle, enjoy delectable dishes and drinks, and participate in live and silent auctions throughout the evening. Some of the best chefs from across California and Baja California will be in attendance creating unique tastings during the event’s first-ever culinary showcase curated by Chef Flor Franco, Indulge Eat Drink Travel. Musical entertainment will include music by Grammy Award-nominated guitarist David Maldonado. The evening will conclude with a five-star dining experience created by John Shelton, head chef, Hotel del Coronado, paired with wines provided by Montesquieu Wines and with soundscaping by legendary DJ Scott McDonald.

Tickets for SYHC’s Black, White & Bling Bash are available for $500.00 per person. Tables are $5,000. Sponsorships are also available. Please contact Maggie Hannegan at Maggie.hannegan@syhc.org or visit www.syhc.org/gala.

Event Calendar Details
San Ysidro Health Center Black, White& Bling Bash 2017
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Reception and Culinary Showcase/Cocktail Hour – 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Awards – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dancing – 9:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Tickets: Individual-$500.00, Table-$5,0000
More information and to purchase tickets: www.syhc.org/gala

About San Ysidro Health Center
San Ysidro Health Center (SYHC) is a non-profit organization committed to providing high quality, compassionate, accessible and affordable health care services for the entire family. The organization was founded by seven women in search of medical services for their children. Almost 50 years later, SYHC now provides innovative care to over 92,000 patients through a vast and integrated network of 34 program sites across San Diego County including: medical clinics, dental clinics, behavioral health centers, HIV centers, WIC nutrition centers, mobile medical units, school-based health centers, chiropractic services, pediatric developmental clinic, teen clinic, senior health center and Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). For additional information please visit San Ysidro Health Center at www.syhc.org. Connect with San Ysidro Health Center on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Black, White and Bling Bash 2017 Culinary Showcase Participants (as of April 5, 2017)
Restaurants

• BiCE Ristorante, Chef Mario Cassineri
• Dobsons Bar & Restaurant, Chef Martin San Roman
• FishBone Kitchen, Chef Dan Nattrass
• Galaxy Taco, Chef Christine Rivera
• GIUSEPPE Restaurants, Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa
• La Valencia Hotel, Chef Alex Emery
• Moto Deli, Chef Alex Carballo
• NINE-TEN Restaurant, Chef Jason Knibb
• Seaside Market, Chef James Montejano
• Solare Ristorante, Chef Accursio Lota
• The Main Course Restaurant, Chef Mario Medina
• The Wild Thyme Company, Chef Julie Weiss
• Wrench and The Rodent, Chef Davin Waite
• 1500 Ocean, Chef Meredith Manee

Beverages

• Boochcraft
• LMA Wines
• Snake Oil Cocktail Co.
• Tequila Don Ramon
• Tequila Fortaleza

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