The “Heroes and Horses, Jewels & Jeans Gala” is NCEFT’s largest annual fundraiser. All proceeds directly support our equine-assisted programs for children and adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities or mental health challenges. The Gala is a much anticipated local event attended by 350+ people, making it an ideal place to showcase business leadership and lend financial support to a worthy cause.  

The evening begins at 5pm with a barn open house showcasing our horses, mystery box sales, and a wine pull. At 6pm, the horse-mounted Color Guard traditions begin, along with a three-course sit-down dinner, live auction, and a very special and lively Fund-A-Need. 

Gala sponsors, underwriters, and donors will be featured in emails, social media campaigns, and website features, as well as in the Gala invitations, programs, and signage. In addition, Gala donors are recognized among Silicon Valley and Bay Area business and community leaders who actively network to promote meaningful causes and businesses they care about and support.

In past years, NCEFT has received in-kind donations for this event from Berkeley Repertory Theater, Bulova, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Gilroy Gardens, Grand National Rodeo, Harvest Furniture, Kerns Fine Jewelry, Ladera Garden & Gifts, Lovejoy’s Tea Room, Paramount Pictures, Park James Hotel, Pier 39, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, San Francisco Zoo, San Jose Giants, Sanchos Taqueria, La Belle Nails & Spa, Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club, SkinSpirit, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Susan Friedman Photography, Ted Turner Reserves, SkinSpirit Palo Alto, Vicki Coe Mitchell Fine Art, White Stallion Ranch, and many more!

For more information, please visit: https://nceft.org/2023gala/