Events

The First Responder Support Network Inaugural Gala

What a night to remember!

Thank you for joining us for the First Responder Support Network (FRSN) Inaugural Gala and helping us celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our first responder community.

From the heartfelt stories shared by our Peer Volunteer impact speakers, Noelle Bahnmiller and Jennifer Geiger, to the recognition of our honorees Paget Mitchell (Clinician), Christy Warren (Peer Volunteer), and Albert Veldstra (Board Member, Peer Volunteer & Chaplain), the evening celebrated the people who bring FRSN’s mission to life.

We were also honored to welcome representatives from state and local government, as well as our first responder agencies, who joined us in recognizing the important work of FRSN and commemorating this special evening.

A heartfelt thank you to California State Senator Scott Wiener; San Francisco Fire Department Chief Dean Crispen; San Francisco Police Department Assistant Chief Nicole Jones; San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto; San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Director Mary Ellen Carroll; California Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Office; San Francisco District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman; and Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz for being part of our celebration and for their recognition and support of FRSN’s mission,

Combined with the incredible generosity shown during our paddle raise and silent auction, it was a powerful reminder of what we can accomplish together in support of first responders and their significant others.

Thanks to our generous supporters, FRSN's first-ever Gala brought in $107,000 in fundraising revenue while building new relationships, expanding awareness of our mission, and creating a foundation for future fundraising success. Your generosity helps make it possible for more first responders and their families to find support, rebuild resilience, and move forward.

And, of course, it wouldn’t have been a celebration without great food and a little fun. Guests enjoyed an elevated reception-style experience featuring a delicious buffet from Fraiche Catering by Patrick David, an open bar, and live music. Then we kept the celebration going at our After Party with desserts, dancing, drinks, and an unforgettable performance by Martin Luther McCoy.

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, donated, shared our mission, and helped make our first gala such a special night. We are grateful to have you in our community and alongside us in this important work.

Here’s to a night of celebration and to the continued healing of those who serve.