Staglin
Family Vineyards:
A Successful Mental Health Research Fundraiser
Over
300 guests met at the Staglin Family Vineyard this past fall
to raise their wine glasses to the incredible success of fundraisers
Shari and Garen Staglin. Over $1,400,000 was raised to benefit
the research of brain disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar,
and depression. It was a haute cuisine presentation of hors
d'oeuvres by Whole Foods Executive, Chef John Mitchell, followed
by a five star, five course meal by Executive Chef Cliff Pleau,
of the California Grill in Orlando, Florida.
The event
had an extra sparkle to it as guestssat enraptured by the wit
and charm of talented conductor John Giordano of the Fort Worth
Symphony.
On hand
to update our knowledge of mental health research and "tell
us where the money goes", were Drs. John Rubenstein, UCSF
and member of the NARSAD Scientific Council, LuAnn Brizendine,
UCSF, Sam Barondes, Director of UCSF's Institute on Biological
Psychiatry, John Kane, Albert Einstein Medical Center, N.Y.
The three hour symposium on the morning of the 17th was educational
as well as inspirational. This event is a must next year for
anyone who is interested in the research being done in this
field, and who enjoys the gratification of knowing where your
contributions are going. Visit fbworld.com for more information.
Whole
Foods Executive Chef, John Mitchell
L
to R, John San Augustin, VegiWorks, Chef Cliff Plau and
Sous Chef, California Grill
L
to R, John Rubenstein, UCSF and member of the NARSAD Scientific
Council, LuAnn Brizendine, UCSF, Sam Barondes, Director
of UCSF's Institute on Biological Psychiatry, John Kane,
Albert Einstein Medical Center, N.Y.
First
Course of awrd winning Chef Cliff Pleau of the California
Grill, Orlando
Guests
enjoy dinner on the Patio Sommelier, Rebecca Chapa, Tannin
Mgmt. on hand to help
A
View up from the lawn to Upper Terrace at Staglin
The
San Francisco Ballet Orchestra with John Giordano Maestro
of the Fort Worth Symphony conducting provided the entertainment
Left,
Shari Staglin amidst the throngs of concert attendees
Staglin
Vineyards, about ready to harvest
Chef
Cliff Pleau, California Grill and Staff preparing the
Meal
Unique
Table Centerpieces
Bob
Cranston,Wine Sales Director with John San Augustin, VegiWorks
Sommelier,
Rebecca Chapa, Tannin Mgmt. on hand to help
