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Celebrating Our Schools RESILIENCE 2025
April 29, 2025 5-7:30PM
Pasadena City Hall Courtyard
In the wake of the Eaton Fire, our community has come together in an extraordinary way—showing strength, support, and an unwavering commitment to our students and schools. Resilience: Celebrating Our Schools will be a night of connection, reflection, and hope, as we gather to honor the power of education and the incredible spirit of Pasadena Unified School District.
Join us as we turn our focus to our students and teachers—what they’re creating, learning, and achieving today. Experience an inspiring evening filled with student-led activities, live performances, and messages of encouragement from across the globe. We will also recognize the generosity of those who have extended their support to PEF, reminding us that we are not alone in this journey.
No formal dinner—just light bites, meaningful connections, and a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come, together.
2025 Patrons & Sponsors
VISIONARY
INNOVATOR
Erik & Bridget Berg
PIONEER
Tammy & Tim Godley
Dawn & Jim O’Keeffe
CREATOR
George & Marilyn Brumder
Karen & Tim Burgess
Mimi & Paul Carter
Sarah Deschenes & Ken Farley
Jonathan Fuhrman & Susan Kane
Rick & Myrna Kidd
Julia McCallin & Kevin Strotz
Jennifer Miyake Trapp & Jason Trapp
Jim & Theresa Patterson
Elizabeth Pomeroy
Luisa Rengifo & Luis Navarro
ORIGINATOR
Congressmember Judy Chu
Frances & Craig Dayman • Niki Elliott & Chad Harris • Sharon Lefler
Del Lile • Karina Montilla Edmonds & Carter Dandridge
Angie O’Brien & Dan Smith • Teri Richardson & Warren Bleeker
Dr. Ann Snow & Hon. Richard Honn • LaWayne Williams
LEADER
Lee’s Hoagie House
Pie N’ Burger
Heather Backstrom • Dave Banis • Bart & Sharon Doyle
Joan & John Fauvre • Felita & Michael Kealing • Margaret & Jeff Kean
Dorothy & John Matthiessen • Dennis McNamara & Lynne Sullivan
Will & Janet Morris • Anthony Portantino • Michelle Richardson Bailey
Alma Stokes • Patrick & Magda Zarifian
MEDIA SPONSOR
YOUR SUPPORT OF CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOLS WILL…
Support our vision
that all students in the Pasadena Unified School District thrive in schools that are models of excellence for high‐quality teaching and learning.
Connect you with
more than 300 community leaders, elected officials, educators, parents, and PEF’s loyal supporters at an open-air party in the courtyard of City Hall with great food, drink, and music.
Engage our guests in the award-winning Student Showcase. Students from elementary to high school will inspire everyone with their knowledge and skills in the arts, science and engineering, foreign languages, and so much more.
