Change Their Lives 2008
"Ten Year Anniversary Tour"
On October 4, 2009, more than 400 business, civic and community leaders joined SBCS for a night of ROCK! MUSIC! STYLE! to raise money for victims of domestic violence and their children. The evening boasted surprise performances, exciting and unique silent and live auction times, music by The Cool Rays, a fashion rock show, haute cuisine and the rock ambience of The Hard Rock Hotel. But more than just and event, the evening was an opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children: those affected by family violence. And though in the midst of a troubling economy, that evening supporters helped SBCS raise more than $180,000 for Casas Seguras and Mi Escuelita Therapeutic Preschool.
Held at San Diego's Hard Rock Hotel, guests arrived in true ROCK fashion to a reception complete with red carpet, fans and rock star sightings. Leblon Rum served their signature drinks and guests had a chance to bid on an array of silent auction items. The evening continued to the ballroom with performances from Chula Vista High School Dance Force, Casas Seguras children, and a special surprise performance: Assemblymember Shirley Horton, Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox and SBCS Executive Director Kathie Lembo as "The Supremes"! The event's Chairs, Supervisor Greg Cox and Mayor Cox, assisted Phoebe Chongchua with the live auction including a Harley Davidson motorcycle and UFC Champion VIP tickets. The evening concluded with a fashion show by Gretchen Productions and music by The Coolrays.
On behalf of the Children of Casas Seguras and Mi Escuelita, thank you to all our evening sponsors for an eventful and successful evening: The Otay Ranch Company, Eastlake Company, Union Bank of California, Food For All, AT&T, Fuller Ford, Gattis and Kuncz, Mail Boxes, Etc., Galley at the Marina, Otay Land Company, Sharp Chula Vista, Allied Waste, Ayres Advisors, David and Annie Malcolm, Fieldstone Foundation, Gaylord Entertainment, Gilbane Building Company, Gordon and Holmes, Let's Talk Health, MMC Energy, Inc, New Care Dealers Association, Otay Ranch Town Center, Pardee Homes, SGI Construction Management, The Corky McMillin Company, Vibra Bank and Virginia and Peter Jensen.