Event Details

Maribeth Eggleston

Gala Co-Chair

Bio

Maribeth Eggleston

Gala Co-Chair

As a new member of the T1D community, Maribeth Eggleston enthusiastically and graciously stepped into the role of Gala Chair in 2017. In 2019, Maribeth has returned for her third year as Gala Chair and we are incredibly grateful for her leadership.

Maribeth’s son, Logan, was diagnosed with T1D in 2016 at the age of 16.  While Logan took on the additional burden in stride, Maribeth’s family experienced firsthand how hard it is to manage living a life with T1D.  Maribeth has said, “getting involved with JDRF was an easy decision for her. As a Mom, you will do anything for your child and helping to raise more money for T1D research was the least that I can do for Logan and all people affected by T1D.”

We are honored to have Maribeth as our partner and are grateful for her many contributions to the success of the One Party Gala!

Lisa Stanton

Gala Co-Chair

Mark S. Allen

Emcee

Bio

Mark S. Allen

Emcee

TV Personality from ABC10

Ways to Support

• Sponsorship Opportunities

  Be known as the company that is helping to create a world without T1D. Companies support JDRF because we have a solid track record of funding research efficiently and effectively. Please contact Dawn Angelo at 916-576-1377 to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities. Click here to sponsor our 2020 One Party Gala.

• Virtual One Party Gala Registration

  From the comfort of your own home we are excited to bring you the One Party Virtual Gala!

  Register to bid on Silent Auction packages prior to June 23! You will gain access to remote bid on your phone, tablet, or computer.

• Donate Auction Items

  Donating an auction item is a great way to gain visibility for your business and to support critical type 1 diabetes research. Click here to donate an auction item online.

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Honoree

Earnie Franklin, Chief Operating Officer, VSP Global
One Party Gala Honoree

JDRF Northern California Inland Chapter is proud to announce the Honoree for the 2020 One Party Gala, Earnie Franklin.  Earnie is a longtime supporter of JDRF, who is being recognized for his dedication and passion to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D).

The chapter has much to be thankful for when it comes to what Earnie has contributed not only to the local JDRF chapter, but to the entire JDRF organization.  Earnie first became involved with JDRF in 2013 after learning of the T1D diagnosis of a close friend’s daughter.  At that time, he joined the local chapter in Jacksonville Florida as their One Walk Corporate Chair helping to inspire companies throughout the region to participate and help raise funds.

“I am humbled to be recognized as the 2020 One Party Gala Honoree and I share this honor with my colleagues across VSP Global who were instrumental in helping raise funds for this great cause,” said Earnie Franklin, Chief Operating Officer of VSP Global. “As a health –centric company, working to support JDRF was a natural fit for our organization, which is helping raise awareness of the role comprehensive eye exams play in the early detection of signs of diabetes.”

His passion to inspire others in supporting JDRF has continued over the years.  After joining VSP Global in 2018, he soon found himself connected with the local chapter and in a familiar role.  In 2019, Earnie championed a year-long VSP employee-led campaign that helped raise $100,000 at the 25^th Annual One Walk in October.  This effort engaged VSP employees across the U.S. to participate in local JDRF walks, and included sponsorships of walks held in New York, Ohio, and Sacramento.

Northern California Inland JDRF Chapter Executive Director, Dawn Angelo, shares, “Earnie has been a true inspiration to our T1D families and it is our chapter’s honor to celebrate him in 2020 and express our gratitude for all that he has done and continues to do.”

Please join us in celebrating Earnie on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

• Past Honorees

  2019- Roger and Salena Leasure, NCTS Corp.

  2018 – Bob Poole, CMO and Partner at Dome

  2017 – Greg Vaughn, former MLB Player

  2016 – Fran Dixon, Vince Friend, Aaron Gurley

  2015 – Winnie Comstock-Carlson, Kathy Pescetti, Francine Vorhees, Michelle Wong

  2014 – Bobby McMullen

  2013 – Rob Lynch, VSP Global

  2012 – Dos Coyotes Restaurant

  2011 – Kirk Doyle, Surewest Communications

  2010 – Jerry Reynolds, Sacramento Kings

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