Taylor Miller, guest, Laura Applegate, Bob Stefanko publisher of Ranch & Coast Magazine, Marina Smith, and Dani Dawson and Amanda Bauman of Promises2Kids. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
Taylor Miller, guest, Laura Applegate, Bob Stefanko publisher of Ranch & Coast Magazine, Marina Smith, and Dani Dawson and Amanda Bauman of Promises2Kids. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)


SAN DIEGO – Child protection was the winner as big checks were handed out to abuse-protection organizations like Promises2Kids and Voices for Children.

All in a year’s work of fundraising by host and checkwriter St. Germaine Children’s Charity at their annual grant awards and membership luncheon held at the La Jolla Country Club. Protecting our children is a win-win for the city’s future.

Notable attendees included Lisa Rhoads, who was among the many selfless individuals taking part in this endeavor.

  • Margo Schwab in authentic Del Mar racing silks, and ready for the season at Del Mar. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Realtor Lauren Gable who pours her heart into St. Germaine. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Jeanette Wright and Susie Barbey. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Leah Hebert, founder/president of GRACE, with Bree Arellano of St. Germaine Children’s Charity VP programs. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Tim Whipple of Episcopal Community Services and Peter Nguyen of Citizens Private Bank. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Amanda Bauman and Dani Dawson of Promises2Kids. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)
  • Bree Arellano with the famous Silver Bowl tradition started by SGCC founder Barbara Christensen to collect money for children. (Photo by Margo Schwab/Special to La Jolla Village News)