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SR Auxiliary holds major fundraiser

SR Auxiliary holds major fundraiser

The Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Scripps Ranch Unit scheduled its major fundraiser this year with the theme Joining Hands for Rady’s Children. It will benefit Rady Children’s Neuroscience Institute and Pediatric Inflammatory Brain Disorders (PIBDs).

Yanni and Denise Pihas, owners of Yannis Bar & Grill, are this year’s Premier Sponsor. They kicked off fundraising with a special offer at their restaurant: Yanni’s will make a 20 percent donation to the cause from each customer’s check when they present the Joining Hands for Rady’s Children flyer, or simply mention Rady Children’s. The offer stands now through March 21 at Yanni’s Bar & Grill, 12015 Scripps Highlands Drive. 

The Joining Hands for Rady Children’s fundraising effort with culminate with a Luau special event held at a private residence in La Jolla on April 27 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Those attending can expect live entertainment; a roasted pig and luau buffet; and two drink tickets for tiki cocktails, beer or wine. Suggested attire is Hawaiian casual. There will be plenty of street parking available. Ticket cost is $100 per person. Learn more at rchascrippsranch.com. Buy tickets online: rchascrippsranch.com/events.