MEF Annual GALA

3/23/2024


Hilton SFO

600 Airport Blvd Burlingame, CA


The Annual MEF Gala and Auction celebrates our children and our schools and is our biggest donation event of the year. This celebration brings parents, teachers, school administrators and city leaders from all over Millbrae together to show their generosity, kindness and amazing sense of community. Last year, our gala & auction raised $253,000.

Gala Details

Let the Good Times Roll!

It’s time for Millbrae Education Foundation’s 7th Annual Gala and we’re going all in for Millbrae Kids! Last year we raised over $250,000 in one magical night - come be a part of breaking that record! Join us this year for our Live Auction, Fund the Future and Casino Donation Event.   We need you and all your friends to participate - on any level - to continue the good work that Millbrae Schools are doing.  Help us continue funding for teachers and staff  as they provide music, physical education, STEAM programming and reading support across the district.

The Theme: Casino Night


The Night's Agenda:

5:00 pm: Check-in begins

6:00 pm: Doors open

6:30 - 8:30 pm: Dinner and exclusive live auction

8:30 - 11:00 pm: Dessert, coffee, 360 photo booth, dancing and entertainment by DJ Myky. Casino tables open.


Attire:

Vegas Glam or Vegas Comfy - we just want you to be you!

Tickets include:

Welcome reception, 3-course dinner with wine service, live auction, casino night entertainment. A portion of each ticket will go directly towards this year's $750,000 Annual Fund goal.

* Cocktails will be available for purchase through the hotel cash bar.


Ticket Pricing:

Tickets go on sale starting on Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024 . Pricing as follows:


Exclusive Offer to First-time Gala Goers:

In the spirit of a good Vegas offer, we've got an exclusive one just for those who have never attended gala! As a first time attendee, you get:

Please be sure to note that you are a first time attendee upon checkout.


Ticket confirmation:

After successfully registering, you will receive an email confirmation. Printed tickets will not be issued. Attendees must check in upon arrival for admittance.


Table Seating:

Dinner will be assigned seating with 10 guests per table. To assist us in grouping tables, please indicate your school(s) and other seat grouping preferences. If you wish to be assigned to a table with specific guests, enter their first and last names in the indicated field during registration (e.g. Meadows/MGSA Softball; Spring Valley/Jane Doe, 2nd Grade Parents). If you have no table preference, please include your school followed by "none" (e.g. Lomita/none).

Parking:

Parking will be complimentary at the Hilton during the Gala.


Hotel (optional):

Hotel Group Rates Available: http://www.hiltonsfo.com/local

Donate to MEF

If you can’t attend, you can still give to MEF. Your tax deductible cash donation will go towards helping Millbrae kids soar.

Volunteer at the next Gala

We still need volunteers to help with data entry, decor, event day volunteers to set up and clean up, bid spotters and ticket sellers. If you’re able to help, please contact volunteer@millbraekids.org


Donate Auction Items

We need your help to make our Auction a huge success! We’re still looking for the following items. To donate, please fill out this form. You item could be: 


Look inside GALA 2023

MEF Gala 2023 was a success!

We raised $253,000 towards the MEF Goal!

The Silent Auction had over 200 items, including Summer camps, Community Experiences, Restaurants and Hotels, Teacher-led experiences, and many more.


Have questions about the Gala?  Want to help with the Gala next year?  We need volunteers!

Contact us at gala@millbraekids.org!