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On Saturday, March 29, the M.I.N.D. Institute celebrated its 10th Anniversary, honoring the Institute’s contributions to the understanding and treating of neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as honoring the State of California, six founding families, and visionaries that were instrumental in creating and forming the M.I.N.D. Institute.

The Gala was held at the M.I.N.D. Institute in a beautifully decorated tent.  Over 350 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and wines, Latin jazz by guitarist Ivan Najera, an operatic performance by the Three Waiters,  an energetic auction, featuring travel and art packages and lively dance music by HipService.  Special guest, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kim Belshé, accepted an award on behalf of the State of California.  A special ceremony commemorated the six founding families, Beneto, Hayes, Gardner, Rollens, Tsakopoulos and Vismara families for their extraordinary vision in the formation  and creation of the M.I.N.D. Institute.

Funds raised from this event will support the M.I.N.D. Institute’s research on neurodevelopmental disorders.  For more information on how to support the M.I.N.D. Institute’s important work, contact Terri Contenti, Development Officer, 916.703.0289 or at theresa.contenti@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.