Villa Esperanza’s Gala Was a Sweet Treat

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Ali Barar, Miguel Marquez, Susan Jackson and Kelly White
Ali Barar, Miguel Marquez, Susan Jackson and Kelly White

Villa Esperanza Services brought together about 150 guests to the Langham Huntington Viennese Terrace for their 15th annual fundraising gala on May 13. This year’s event was a candy- themed “Villa Land,” a bright and colorful soiree emceed by Mitch Lehman and chaired by Tim Sloan. Yun and Rich Byrd were presented with the 24th annual Garden Angel Award. In addition to the silent auction, live auction and wine raffle, the event included a Villa Art Gallery featuring work by Villa’s children, adults, seniors and staff members. Chief Executive Officer Kelly White of the senior executive leadership team was in attendance along with Vice President of Philanthropy Gioia Pastre, board members and community supporters.

EVENT PHOTOS | Photos by Keira Wight