Gratitude Soiree

Impacting Children and Youth

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Soiree 2017 auction items

Be Inspired

Our 2^nd annual Gratitude Soiree was a huge success! Our evening began with a VIP reception, and cocktail reception for 300+ guests featuring a fabulous silent auction. Our guests were seated for a 3-course dinner, and treated to the release of a Gratitude video, and original song, “Feel the Gratitude,” by Kathleen Burgoon. Speakers for the evening included our Co-Chairs Guy Kawasaki and Raul Deju, our keynote speaker, Jennifer Seibel Newsome, and remarks from Gratitude team members Randy Haykin , Laura Traxler and Arwen Thiel. Auctioneer, Kathy Kingston, created a fantastic atmosphere for everything from producers’ tickets to Hamilton on Broadway, a magical trip to Cortona Italy and a unique Entrepreneur Wine vertical.

The evening was one of inspiration to create a vibrant future for the globe’s youngest and most vulnerable inhabitants.

WHEN:
Sunday, November 5, 2017

WHERE:
Grand Ballroom,
Pullman San Francisco Bay
223 Twin Dolphin Dr,
Redwood City

Photos from 2017 Soiree

Co-Chairs for 2017 Gratitude Soiree

Dr. Raul A. Deju

Dr. Deju currently serves as a Senior Partner at Brightstar Capital Partners a NewYork private equity firm. He has received the John F Kennedy University Award for a lifetime of Fellowship and has been named one of the 25 Leading Hispanics in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Deju recently published a book, We Got Mojo, which shares stories from 27 global leaders on social impact.

Christian Okoye

Mr. Okoye is a former NFL pro-bowler (feared Running Back with the Kansas City Chiefs), humanitarian, and entrepreneur – He founded of The California Sports Hall of Fame, and dedicates much of his life to empowering children in under-served areas of the US and Africa.