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2024 Transformations Gala

CLOSING THE GAP

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OCTOBER 5, 2024 |  THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO

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EVENT DETAILS

ReSurge International’s 2024 Transformations Gala is a night of hope celebrating our mission to build, scale, and sustain reconstructive surgical capacity to provide life-changing care to those with the greatest need. 

Proceeds will benefit the life-changing work we are doing across the globe to close the gap to reconstructive surgical care once and for all. 

ReSurge’s annual gala is attended by up to 400 guests, including world-renowned reconstructive surgeons, venture capitalists, as well as Silicon Valley philanthropists.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Welcome and Cocktail Reception

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Seated Dinner
Event program featuring inspiring speakers and videos
Live Auction and Fund-a-Need

Attire

Formal, Black-Tie Optional

Event Co-Chairs

Arvin Taneja, MD and Archana Rao, MD

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LOCATION

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

In honor of the gala, ReSurge has a hotel room courtesy block at the Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. The courtesy room block is for October 4th and/or 5th. Please use the promotion code 241004RES before September 11, 2024, for the discounted rate.

FEATURED SPEAKER

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Empty headiFeatured SpeProfessor Godfrey Muguti

Professor Muguti is the immediate past President of COSECSA | The College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa, Professor of Surgery and Professorial Chair in the Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Zimbabwe. He is also a Clinical Professor of Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and Medical Director at The Avenues Clinic in Harare.

Professor Muguti’s partnership with ReSurge has been instrumental in our joint efforts to build surgical capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

We are honored to have such a special guest and honored partner at our gala this year

SUPPORT THE 2024 TRANSFORMATIONS GALA

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LEAD $100,000 PLATINUM $50,000 GOLD $25,000 SILVER $10,000 BRONZE $5,000
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          *Individual ticket, $500

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE!

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Derrick Booker

John and Lisa Cochrane

Jeremy Deer, MD and Arun Kouisk

Christina Dickerson

Diane and Mark Flynn

Nishta and Vito Giallorenzo

Manisha and Sameer Gulati

Kathryn and Kirk Hanson

Hutton Family

Dagmar Katz

Beverly Kent and James Green

Fran and Mark Meyers

Karen Moore and
Peter Watkins

Matthew Naythons, MD

Madhavi and Umesh Padval

Gail and George Schell

Arvin Taneja, MD and Archana Rao, MD

Meredith and Greg Taylor

Jenny and Christopher Yip

Gold Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Stanford Plastic Surgery

Kathryn and Kirk Hanson

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Specialty Cocktail Sponsor

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Special Thanks

The Critics Choice Association, Darcie Kent Vineyards, Almost Famous Wine Company, Harbor Court Hotel, Granite Construction, Pebble Beach Resort, Tehama Golf Club, James Chang, MD, Mindy and Jesse Rogers, George Blanckensee, Matthiasson Wine, Trione Vineyards and Winery, Don Emmons, Occidental Wines, Michael & Monica Kavanaugh, Bill McClure, Thompson Cellar, Rosemary Cakebread, Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery, The Junior League of San Francisco, McCalls Catering & Events, Tipsy Pigeon, and B Line Events.

CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S 2023TRANSFORMATIONS GALA

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Contact the Gala Team

If you have questions about the Gala or how to support, purchase a ticket or a group of tickets, or need support on how and where to donate. Please contact us below we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

FAQ's

Who can I contact to speak to about sponsorship and underwriting opportunities?

Email the team at gala@resurge.org.