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2025 Giving Circle Reception Celebrates Support for Ronald McDonald House Charities

By Esteban Villanueva
Oscar Gomez, Yvonne Reid-Hairston, Sabrina Garza and Gaby Farias
Oscar Gomez, Yvonne Reid-Hairston, Sabrina Garza and Gaby Farias

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Chuck Day, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego welcomed corporate and community champions for a special reception celebrating the 2025 Giving Circle Members. The evening of celebration hosted various special moments to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego mission of providing a place to stay, meals, and the necessities of home so families can focus on caring for their critically ill or injured child. Attendees included Chasen Eddow, Sabrina Garza, Christine Nguyen, Jeff Partrick, Trulette Clayes, Lynne Wheeler, and Steve Wheeler.

Gallery of 2025 Giving Circle Reception

Alexis Jehue and Chasen Eddow
Alexis Jehue and Chasen Eddow
Alicia and Ryan Kahler
Alicia and Ryan Kahler
Brian Cahill Pamela Montanile and Carl Haines
Brian Cahill Pamela Montanile and Carl Haines
Chuck Day and Samer Khouli
Chuck Day and Samer Khouli
Dan Austin Matt Cobas and Alberto Mier y Teran
Dan Austin Matt Cobas and Alberto Mier y Teran
Eric Eastham and Masiel Chana
Eric Eastham and Masiel Chana
Jeff Partrick and Trulette Clayes
Jeff Partrick and Trulette Clayes
John Haugland and Christine Nguyen
John Haugland and Christine Nguyen
Karissa and Joshua Plummer
Karissa and Joshua Plummer
Mary Paltadakis Platis and Shamrina Mushell
Mary Paltadakis Platis and Shamrina Mushell
Matt and Jen Teeter with Shana and Carlos Sanguinetti
Matt and Jen Teeter with Shana and Carlos Sanguinetti
Nicole DeBerg Jill Strickland and Mindy Collins
Nicole DeBerg Jill Strickland and Mindy Collins
PJ and Debbie Byrne
PJ and Debbie Byrne
Steve and Lynne Wheeler
Steve and Lynne Wheeler
Yvonne Reid Hairston Gaby Farias and Kim Mercado
Yvonne Reid Hairston Gaby Farias and Kim Mercado
Ziad Tahmaz Corwin Johnson and Andy Dang
Ziad Tahmaz Corwin Johnson and Andy Dang
Marissa Rall Jason Wrzeski and Rebecca Similuk
Marissa Rall Jason Wrzeski and Rebecca Similuk
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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