Arc of San Diego’s fashion show raises $100k

The Arc of San Diego’s Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon on December 1, 2023
brought together some of San Diego’s most fashionable and philanthropic citizens at The US Grant Hotel. All
funds raised at the event benefited The Arc of San Diego and ensure the ability to continue providing essential
services such as day training, employment, and residential living services to more than 2,000 individuals with
disabilities.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters and attendees, The Arc of San Diego was able to raise over
$100,000 for essential program needs in order to better serve clients in San Diego County.
Guests enjoyed a silent auction and holiday shopping vendor boutique upon arrival followed by a luncheon and
runway show produced by Style Personality Leonard Simpson. The program also included a live auction hosted
by auctioneer Clint Bell and an amazing opera performance by local singers Rosario Monetti and Victoria
Robertson. The event emcee was acclaimed choreographer and dance personality Mary Murphy.
Winter Wonderland was made possible by event chairs Maria Stanley and her daughter Cici Drummond and
Laura Applegate and her daughter Erica Ram, all dedicated local philanthropists and supporters of The Arc of San
Diego. The event Honorary Chairs were Dr. Howard and Barbara Milstein. Sponsors, vendors, and volunteers all
played vital contributions to make Winter Wonderland possible.

(Photos by Doug Gates)