TrueCare ILLUMINATION Gala and Awards

TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North San Diego and South Riverside counties, is excited to announce its annual ILLUMINATION Gala, taking place on April 18, 2026, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn (17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128). This event will bring together community leaders, sponsors, donors, and friends for an unforgettable evening in support of affordable, accessible, and high-quality health care.

This year’s theme, Bright Beautiful Lives, celebrates the power of compassionate care and the seeds we plant in our communities, helping individuals and families not only navigate life’s challenges, but truly thrive. At TrueCare, putting affordable, high-quality care within reach is more than a service. It is the foundation for creating moments that matter throughout life, when care takes root and lives can bloom. Every visit, every checkup, and every answered question helps protect milestones for children, strengthen families, and ensure that no one faces life’s challenges alone.

Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a gourmet seated dinner, live music by San Diego-based singer-songwriter Jesus Gonzalez, and the opportunity to bid on exciting auction items. The ILLUMINATION Gala will honor two extraordinary forces for good, the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, a long-standing community partner committed to supporting local youth, and Dr. Emerito Posadas, one of TrueCare’s most trusted pediatricians and a champion for youth mental health.

Each year, the ILLUMINATION Gala fuels vital efforts to expand access to care for individuals and families in underserved communities. As growing pressure threatens access to care, this support plays a critical role in closing the gap and helping our communities thrive.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. Individual tickets start at $350. A limited number of TrueGlow Tickets are available for $400 and include early admission and access to a special reception experience. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $4,000. For more information, please visit truecare.org/gala or email philanthropy@truecare.org.

About TrueCare

For over 50 years, TrueCare has remained steadfast in its commitment to patients, their families, and its communities. As a nonprofit community health center, TrueCare is dedicated to delivering a superior and compassionate health care experience to nearly 70,000 patients every year, reducing barriers and increasing accessibility to quality care. TrueCare serves its communities in San Diego and Riverside Counties through its 27 health centers and WIC offices, providing primary care, pediatric, women's health, behavioral health, dental, chiropractic, acupuncture, podiatry, and cardiology services to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. In addition, TrueCare offers many other support services such as mobile services, transportation to clinic appointments, insurance enrollment assistance, weekly food distributions, and nutrition programs. For more information, please visit truecare.org.

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