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Make-A-Wish San Diego celebrates 40th anniversary at Wine & Wishes SPARK Gala

By Esteban Villanueva
Ron and Philly Montbleau with Irina and Michael Fenison at Celebrating 40 Years: Make-A-Wish San Diego’s Wine & Wishes SPARK Gala
Ron and Philly Montbleau with Irina and Michael Fenison

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An evening of inspiration took place as Make-A-Wish San Diego celebrated their 40th Anniversary at the Wine & Wishes SPARK gala. Guests enjoyed a selection of fine wines from California winemakers while having the chance to bid on auction items – all to benefit life-changing wishes in our community. The lemonade stand was manned by the cutest Wish Kids who were ready to say hello and serve up beverages for the guests. The heartwarming celebration brought together a passionate group of supporters, including Gwendolyn Sontheim, Lisa Paul Hill, Phil Sambazis, Stephanie Padilla, Laura Petrenko, Thom Tullis, Ann Wycoff, and Eric Glader.

Make-A-Wish San Diego’s Wine & Wishes SPARK Gala Gallery

Amanda and Matt Flisher
Amanda and Matt Flisher
Anna Bateman and Savannah and Makla
Anna Bateman and Savannah and Makla
Ann Wycoff and Pia Lucey
Ann Wycoff and Pia Lucey
Barbara Lavin Corina McConnin and Stephanie Padilla
Barbara Lavin Corina McConnin and Stephanie Padilla
Becky Ramos Arzola and Cheri Floyd
Becky Ramos Arzola and Cheri Floyd
Becky Ramos Arzola Lisa Paul Hill and Cheri Floyd
Becky Ramos Arzola Lisa Paul Hill and Cheri Floyd
Catherine Rells and Chris Springer
Catherine Rells and Chris Springer
Chloe Pedersen and Anya Gorban
Chloe Pedersen and Anya Gorban
Colleen Syms and Daniel Fitzgerald
Colleen Syms and Daniel Fitzgerald
Cristie Silverwood Kelly Biele and Katie Cano
Cristie Silverwood Kelly Biele and Katie Cano
Daniel Chalfa and Erin Roberts
Daniel Chalfa and Erin Roberts
Dave Wigel and Robin Lipka
Dave Wigel and Robin Lipka
Eric and Allison Glader
Eric and Allison Glader
Eric and Dai Logan
Eric and Dai Logan
Erika Sierra and Jim Amundson
Erika Sierra and Jim Amundson
Jacquelyn Lechowicz and Eric
Jacquelyn Lechowicz and Eric
Jared and Betsy Hegardt
Jared and Betsy Hegardt
Jason Harmon Valerie Attisha and Jessica Winchenbach
Jason Harmon Valerie Attisha and Jessica Winchenbach
Jesus Monzon and Diana Serhan
Jesus Monzon and Diana Serhan
Joan and Reed Kaestner
Joan and Reed Kaestner
Joan Brown and Michael Kosty
Joan Brown and Michael Kosty
John and Leah Frazza
John and Leah Frazza
Jon and Suzanne Husby
Jon and Suzanne Husby
Kayla Ferguson Audrey Hotaling and Liz McAllister
Kayla Ferguson Audrey Hotaling and Liz McAllister
Laura Petrenko Lauren Kelley and Kate Kelley
Laura Petrenko Lauren Kelley and Kate Kelley
Leslie Myers and Ken Irvine
Leslie Myers and Ken Irvine
Lisa and Paul Clifford with Gwendolyn Sontheim
Lisa and Paul Clifford with Gwendolyn Sontheim
Michael and Kristi Levy
Michael and Kristi Levy
Phil and Lauren Sambazis
Phil and Lauren Sambazis
Terry Beck Tiffany Scarborugh with Ted and Licia Vaughn
Terry Beck Tiffany Scarborugh with Ted and Licia Vaughn
Thomas and Sandra Brown
Thomas and Sandra Brown
Thom Tullis and Karina Lion
Thom Tullis and Karina Lion
Whitney Fritzie and Ben Koonse
Whitney Fritzie and Ben Koonse
wine and wishes
wine and wishes
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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