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KidWorks Cars & Cocktails:  Fueling first-gen college success  

Rev up for an extraordinary night of classic cars, magical cocktails, exclusive corporate networking and dance the night away with music from The New Originals. 

Highlights of the Event: 

  • Honor Emily Mandrup & ECM Management: 2025 Dan Donahue Leadership Award recipients, recognized as servant leaders who champion KidWorks and empower first-generation students. 
  • Meet Jocelyn, a KidWorks Graduate: Be inspired by her story of transformation through education, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. 
  • Make a Difference: Your support fuels first-gen college and career success and invests in the future leaders of Orange County. 

✨ Don’t miss this exclusive event—secure your sponsorship today! 

Space is limited, so secure your sponsorship today! Individual tickets are available now. The price per ticket is $500. All funds raised directly benefit hundreds of KidWorks students as they continue their journey toward college and career success. 

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For more event information, please contact Abigail Moore at: abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org

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2025 Cars & Cocktails Committee

Andy Bratt
Sean Chaffins
Steven Miranda
Adrian Montero
David Salisbury
Kate Seabaugh

To learn more about joining the committee, contact Abigail Moore at Abigail.moore@kidworksoc.org. 

Cars & Cocktail 2025 Sponsors!*

Thanks to our Cars & Cocktails sponsors for supporting KidWorks students!

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Paula & Pat Donahue Family Foundation

PLATINUM SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

Anonymous
C.J. Segerstrom & Sons
The Frome Family Foundation
Todd Goodman
Heidi & Ruben Mendoza
Schriber Family Fund
Kyle & David Team/Waypoint Property Group
Wheeler Family Foundation

BAR SPONSORS

Air Control Systems
Johnson Plumbing

DESSERT SPONSOR

JFK Transportation

LANYARD SPONSOR

U.S. Bank

SILVER SPONSORS

Deloitte
Mary Kay & Mike Groff
Haynes Boone
John & Melissa Marshall
Millie and Severson, General Contractors
PREMIER Design + Build Group
PTS Marketing
Steve and Stephanie Rados
Reimer & Braunstein LLP
Walker & Dunlop
Wells Fargo
Roy E. Whitehead, Inc.

RIDE SHARE SPONSORS

Trish & Guy Johnson
StrikeWorks

BAND SPONSOR

Merrill Lynch, The Julian Miranda Group

BRONZE SPONSORS

AMPCO Contracting, Inc.
BCC Contracting, Inc.
Bomel Construction
Botros Mobile Solutions
Carrazco Law & Mendiola Settlement Consultants
City National Bank
Collaborative Therapies
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Fifth Third Bank
First Citizens Bank
Fullmer Construction
Gantry
IDI Logistics
John & Arlene Ing
Langan CA, Inc.
Panattoni Development Company, Inc.
PNC Bank
REDA
Rutan & Tucker LLP
Sharon Kline
Shea Properties and Shea Homes
Smith and Severson Builders
Stuart Kane LLP

*Sponsors received as of 11/10/2025