Charitable SD OCTOBER 26, 2026

Photos: Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute Illumination Gala

The institute celebrated 50 years of groundbreaking research and scientific discovery at its Illumination Gala this month

By Sarah Sapeda

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute celebrated 50 years of groundbreaking research and scientific discovery at its Illumination Gala on October 3. The elegant evening at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar included dinner, dancing, impactful speakers, and live entertainment. Support from the gala will help Sanford Burnham Prebys to continue to pursue life-changing biomedical advances. See photos from the event below.

Photos Credit: Melissa Jacobs

About Sarah Sapeda

Sarah Sapeda is San Diego Magazine’s Custom Content Editor. In her 15 years in San Diego journalism, she has covered charitable events, health care, education, crime, current events, and more.

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