The Jacqueline Sidman Health Foundation held it's first fundraising gala at the Center Club in Costa Mesa, California on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 from 6:00 to 9:00pm.

The Jacqueline Sidman Health Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, was founded by Dr. Jacqueline Sidman in 2007. The purpose of the foundation is to research how working directly with the subconscious mind can have positive, often immediate, effects on one's physical and mental health.

The Gala hosted a special silent auction and raffle that featured:

A Round Trip for 2 to Oahu, on Hawaiian Airlines along with a 4 night/5day stay at the 5 Star "W" Lotus Hotel on the coast of Diamond Head, Oahu along with …A Roundtrip to Las Vegas on Southwest Airlines with a 2 night/3Day Stay at the Flamingo Hilton Resort - Las Vegas.

Other Contributors:

• The Clubhouse Restaurant - South Coast Plaza
• Surf & Sand Hotel - Laguna Beach
• Ritz Carlton - Dana Point
• Las Brisas Restaurant - Laguna Beach
• Dana Wharf Cruises - Dana Point
• Books on Tape (Courtesy of Barbara Singleton)
• Table Floral Centerpieces (Courtesy of Cindy Pellitier Designs)
• Custom Jewelry (Courtesy of Ronni Lasky)
• Original Artwork (Courtesy of John Sidman)

The menu offered succulent choices of:

• Grilled Salmon with Honey Chardonnay Sauce
• Sage Roasted Chicken Breast
• Creamy Risotto with Grilled Vegetables

The special talents of the following individuals made the evening truly memorable:

• Chris Hartley - Events Director for the Center Club
• The Jeff Jarvis Jazz Ensemble
• Tom Smith Productions (Video)
• Kim Ryan - Photographer

Special recognition goes to the Event Committee:

• Dr. Gerry Shigekawa - Master of Ceremonies
• Sylvie Lawrence - Event Coordinator
• Cynthia Bakshy - Co-Event Coordinator
• Tim Dias - Fundraising
• Kelly Chaplin - Hostess
• Cindy Pellitier - Floral Arrangements/Decorations

On behalf of the Jacqueline Sidman Health Foundation we would like to thank everyone who attended for their support. For those who would like to donate to towards the foundation's research Click Here and it will take you to our Donation Page or you can call 714-505-1994 or email DrJacqueline@SidmanSolution.com for more information.