Join us for an enchanting evening in the wild beginning at 6:30pm in the African Mammal Hall at the Natural History Museum, as we honor Dr. Allen Mathies and Chris and John Bicos for their dedication to Young & Healthy. Show off your latest African animal print fashions or dress in your serengeti attire.  Silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing will keep everyone "roaring" into the night! Don't miss the fun!
Sunset on the Serengeti - GALA 2015
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Natural History Museum

Bid on or Win a South African Safari Experience!

The safari package, described below, will be available for bid in the Live Auction and chances to win will be available via the Opportunity Drawing

You and your partner can spend 6 days & 6 nights at Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge, in a Tented Safari Camp or the Safari Game Lodge.  These luxurious settings host elegant comfort and hospitality. Cool lounges, a wide veranda with stunning views, sparkling swimming pools and attentive African hospitality make being “in the bush” a relaxing, and pleasurable experience. Tastefully prepared buffet meals may be enjoyed in the Boma restaurant or under the stars to the rhythm of Zulu dances. See abundant plains game...Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Nyala, Impala, Buffalo, Kudu and many more.

INCLUDES: 3 meals and 2 game drives per day on Zulu Nyala Game Reserve in open Land Rovers with an experienced ranger who will also assist you in planning your activities during your stay.

EXCLUDES: Airfares, transfers, extra activities, drinks, telephone calls, laundry and any extra tours.

Over a $6,000 value and the unforgettable vacation of a lifetime! (to be used within next 2 years)

Opportunity Drawing Tickets are $100 each.  Only 100 tickets available.  

Winner need not be present.

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Gala 2015 Patrons

  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Laura Babcock
  • Bicos Hospitality-Mr. & Mrs. Chris Bicos and Mr. & Mrs. John Bicos
  • DaVita Health Care Partners
  • Mr. Darrell Done
  • Huntington Memorial Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Mr. & Mrs. Rob & Melissa Lorenz
  • Summerkids & The DiMassa Family
  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Michele Waller
  • Wells Fargo
  • Mr. & Mrs. Guilford & Gwen Babcock
  • Mr. Tim Hartley & Mr. Jason Lyon
  • Mr. & Mrs. Brad & Pamela King
  • Ms. Wendy Munger & Mr. Leonard Gumport
  • Mr. Tom Polenzani & Ms. Kim Caldwell
  • Mr. Andrew Rea & Mrs. Yvette Martinez-Rea
  • Mr. & Mrs. Manny & Jane Abascal
  • Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Chrissie Arnold
  • Hahn & Hahn, LLP
  • Ms. Juliette Harrhy & Mr. Mike Gunter
  • Dr. & Mrs. Allen & Weta Mathies
  • Pasadena Civic Ballet
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Jane Pisano
  • Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Gloria Pitzer
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jason & Sandy Roberts
  • Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Judy Waller
  • Mr. & Mrs. John & Leslie White
  • Supervisor Michael Antonovich
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Tracey Bellack
  • Ms. Elizabeth Calleton
  • Citizens Business Bank
  • Ms. Lisa Dawe & Mr. Darrell Park
  • Ms. Terrie Dean
  • Deloitte & Touche, LLP
  • Mr. Hap Deneen & Ms. Jennifer Yount
  • Mr. Joe DeRobertis & Ms. Liz Seitz
  • Dr. & Mrs. Todd & Allison Dietrick
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jim & Kitty Dillavou
  • Ms. Mary Donnelly-Crocker & Mr. David Crocker
  • Ms. Annmarie Eldering & Ms. Anne Vandenabeele
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jon & Wende Headley
  • Mr. & Mrs. Nick & Caroline Howell
  • Dr. & Mrs. Chuck & Rene Korth
  • Mr. & Mrs. Rahul & Jennifer Lulla
  • Mr. & Mrs. Don & Devin McGill
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ryan & Lia Miller
  • Ms. Kathy Jane Onoye
  • Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Melissa Patterson
  • Mr. Ross Pendergraft
  • Mr. & Mrs. Derek & Susan Pippert
  • Mr. & Mrs. Christopher & Jean Pisano
  • Ms. Judy Morse Plunkett
  • Ms. Jennifer Quan & Mr. Jon Livingston
  • Mr. & Ms. Rick & Jill Roberts
  • Dr. & Mrs. Ken & Maggie Sabbag
  • Ms. Marcia Goodstein & Mr. Bill Gross
  • Rev. & Mrs. Thomas & Monica Hubbard
  • Ms. Beverly C. Marksbury
  • Mr. & Mrs. Greg & Kim Murphy
  • Mr. & Mrs. Larry & Leilani Wilmore
  • Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan & Katherine Yundt
  • Dr. & Mrs. George & Mary Regas
  • Congresswoman Judy Chu
  • Mr. Chris Biscos & Mrs. Eleni Bicos
  • Randi Friedland
  • Dr. & Mrs. Stuart & Stacy Miller
  • Ms. Rosemary Simmons