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The 2025 MNITF Holiday
Gala Shines Bright
at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel
The 2025 Mendez
National Institute of Transplantation
Foundation
(MNITF) Holiday
Gala,
held at the iconic Beverly Wilshire
Hotel on November 2nd,
produced by Nicole Mendez,
and Suzanne
DeLaurentiis Productions, was a
dazzling evening of entertainment,
inspiration, and generosity.
Hosted by Emmy
Award-winning actress Eva LaRue,
best known for CSI: Miami and her
acclaimed work in daytime television,
the gala brought together Hollywood
talent, donors, and advocates to support
MNITF’s mission of advancing organ
transplantation through research
and education.
The evening’s program
featured a lively tap dance routine
produced by Shannon Beach, a
mesmerizing hand-balancing act, and a
festive finale by The Satin Dollz,
who performed a 1940s-inspired holiday
medley.
Among the many notable
guests were Eric Roberts, Michael
Paré, and Stepfanie Kramer,
who joined attendees in celebrating the
foundation’s continued impact and
outreach.
The event was made
possible thanks to the generous support
of sponsors. Corporate sponsors
included: Parking Company of America,
Natera, TFS Financial Insurance Services
& Total Financial Solutions, Inc.,
Fiduciary Trust International, Galpin
Motors, Dukes Wealth Management, and
Midwest Railway Services.
Guests walked the red
carpet, enjoyed handcrafted cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres, bid on exclusive
auction items, and departed with elegant
gift bags—all in the spirit of giving.
Gift bag sponsors
included: Ellovi, Beez Gone Natural
Skincare, Velvet Sunglasses, Foskaris
Wellness, Skanties Anti-Shapewear, Mr.
Stew, B!atch Tequila, Capaquarius Media,
and Booze & Brews #2.
The 2025 MNITF Holiday
Gala was truly a night to remember,
honoring the compassion and commitment
that drives the foundation’s mission
forward.
For more information on the
Mendez National Institute of
Transplantation Foundation,
please visit
https://mnitf.org/
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