Come travel the world with us!

Ginkgo Gala is our spring benefit, when we come together to share purpose, connection, and inspiration in support of the next generation of PKS students. Our 2024 theme is Going Global - a celebration of the richness and vitality within and beyond our community.

This year we’re taking things off campus and heading to St. Joseph’s Art Society, the fantastical event space right next door to PKS at 1401 Howard Street.

We invite you to go on an international culinary tour with food stations designed by members of the PKS community; enjoy the open bar and splendid entertainment; revel in each other’s company and meet new friends; and jump in and cheer on the generosity at the live auction.

The Details

Itinerary

• 6:00 pm  ALUMNI RECEPTION

  Alumni families are invited to join us early for a special reception. We look forward to hearing about what is new in your lives!

• 6:30 pm GENERAL BOARDING CALL

  Eat, drink, connect, celebrate, discover, be inspired, share your generosity, and get up and dance! No formal seated dinner, but ample food and entertainment, so please plan to stay for the whole affair!

• 10:00 pm DISEMBARK

The Culinary Experience

Come savor some global flavors! We'll feature four tables with hundreds of hearty bites and appetizers, along with an international dessert bar. Multiple vegetarian options will be available.

Italy: Curated by Monica S. with restaurant partner 54 Mint
Taiwan: Curated by Christina C. & Joanne W. with restaurant partner MITK Kitchen
Venezuela: Curated by Imalai C. with restaurant partner Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
Nepal: Curated by Jane B. & Sudhir K. with Suraksha Basnet, owner of Base Camp Restaurant
International Dessert Bar: Curated by Michelle E. with pastry chef Jenny Ngo

The Entertainment

We are pleased to feature these Bay Area artists:

Hina Farooq: Henna artist
Socalypso: Stanford Alumni Steelpan Band
Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company 天使中国舞蹈團
Jeremy Bailey aka DJ Kutrite

Tickets

General admissions are $200. To ensure that everyone in our community can attend, there is a pay-what-you-can option made possible by our sponsors and underwriters.

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors receive two event tickets and recognition on all event materials.

• Celebration. $5,001+
  Impact: Support at this level helps underwrite the event, bringing our community together for an evening of shared purpose in support of the next generation of PKS students

• Inspiration $5,000
  Impact: Support at this level can fund transportation for three local field trips

• Gratitude $2,500
  Impact: Support at this level can cover annual pediatric first aid certification for each teacher

• Joy $650
  Impact: Support at this level can fund soil, seedlings, and new gardening tools our outdoor learning program

Our Generous Supporters

Celebration
Theresa Johnson & Brian Mariner
Elisa Wong & Jed Lau

Inspiration
Kirsten Malm & Mark Roche

Gratitude
Janette Fong & Neville Bowers
Emila Damjanovic & Peter Lee
Nancy Hang & Alex Le
Emily Hu & John Tang
Kirk Land and Family
Alicia Miao & Nick Martinelli
J.J. Panzer & Michelle Beringer
Robert & Patrika Tsai and Family
Cynthia Yu & Ali Nazer
Rob Zivnuska & John Wang

Joy
Nancy Chan & Derek Chu
Ting Chen & Craig Wickersham
Christina Chiou & Eric Tong
Emma & Rob Cocks
Michelle & Patrick Eggen
Annie Fu & Jason Liu
Monica Fung & Simone Gammeri
Grace Huang & Kevin Crabtree
Theresa & Peter Kelly
Matt & Christine Koidin
Rebecca Kopacka & Will Farrell-Green
Jevan & Ryan Lenox
Ming Ming Liu & Leo Ma
Jessica Meksavan & Will Hu
Mary & Tom Mercer
Ming Ong & Easton Chen
Ran Xiao & Mike Parker
Jamie Wong & Andrew Tam
Wendy & Will Wong

Ticket Sponsors
Thank you to all the families who have purchased discount tickets for faculty and staff!

Ginkgo Gala Crew
Jeremy Bailey, Imalai Castro, Christina Chiou, Michelle Eggen, Claire Gao, Nicole Hsueh, Grace Huang,
Amandeep Jawa, Sudhir Kandula & Jane Bu, Monica Savini, Meiying Tzeng, Joanne Wan

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