10,000 Degrees, a Marin-based nonprofit, raised more than $1.1 million dollars at its annual ONE Amazing Community fundraising gala on April 27 at the Marin Civic Center in San Rafael. All money raised from the evening goes towards 10,000 Degrees scholarships and programs.
More than 500 guests came together at the ‘ONE Amazing Community’ gala to celebrate and recognize the contributions of those in the community who have played a role in helping achieve educational equity and in supporting students from low-income backgrounds to fulfill their dreams of becoming college graduates.
Kim Mazzuca, 10,000 Degrees president and CEO, was honored with the ONE DEGREE of Change award at this year’s gala. Mazzuca, celebrating 25 years at the organization, was recognized for her countless contributions to helping achieve education equity in the Bay Area and beyond.
Notable attendees included 10,000 Degrees Founder Judy Edgar and Jim Edgar; 10,000 Degrees Board Members and guests Jonathan Eldridge, Guy Lampard, Suzanne Badenhoop, Dr. Françoise Lepage, Deborah Freed Goldman, Peg Pike, Mark and Katey Mokelke, Toby and Susan Mumford, Monica Mehram, Sandy Donnell and Justin Faggioli; 10,000 Degrees Honorary Board Members and guests Pepe Gonzalez, Bill Smith and Ann Aylwin, Larry Rosenberger, Saul Peña and Charmaine Chow, Eric Bindleglass; and noteworthy guests Elaine Petrocelli, Dr. Denise Lucy, Adam Gavzer, Charan Singh, Jenn and Ryan Fay, Gabrielle Tierney, Justine Corey-Whitehead, Paul Whitehead, Jonathan Goldman, Dr. Diana Bojorquez, Derek Pappas and Josh Alwitt.
Since 1981, this San Rafael-based organization has been dedicated to unlocking student success by giving more than 16,000 students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career achievements. To learn more about 10,000 Degrees or to donate, please visit www.10000degrees.org.
Photos: James Hall, ONYX & ASH
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