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Viva La Vida event

September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

EVE, 975 Waterfront Pl. Suite 400, San Diego, CA

Join us for Lifeline's annual ¡Viva la Vida! event. Experience an evening filled with community, joy, and inspiration as we celebrate Lifeline's impact and share stories of transformation. Your presence and support will help us continue creating life-changing experiences for children and families across San Diego County. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor U.S. Bank.

• Live music and entertainment
• Gourmet cuisine and craft cocktails
• Auctions and awards

For sponsorship opportunities and more info, email vivalavida@nclifeline.org or contact Lidia S. Martinez at LidiaSMartinez619@gmail.com.

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Tickets for ¡VIVA LA VIDA! are officially sold out. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets or sponsored. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!

2026

¡Viva La Vida! Honorees

Spirit of Lifeline
Dr. Fabiola Bagula

Dr. Fabiola Bagula

Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District

Select to read about the Spirit of Lifeline award.
Beacon of Hope
Rockette Ewell

Rockette Ewell

VP of Community Affairs
U.S. Bank

Select to read about the Beacon of Hope award.
Dr. Fabiola Bagula

Dr. Fabiola Bagula

Superintendent
San Diego Unified School District

Spirit of Lifeline

The Spirit of Lifeline Award honors someone who embodies the transformative power of opportunity. Fabiola, thank you for your dedication to expanding educational access, championing student well-being, and empowering generations of young people to see beyond barriers and realize their full potential.
Rockette Ewell

Rockette Ewell

VP of Community Affairs
U.S. Bank

Beacon of Hope

The Beacon of Hope Award recognizes a person who leverages their platform to expand opportunities for the communities Lifeline serves. Rockette, thank you for helping to shape San Diego's culture of philanthropy and inspiring the business community to invest in children, youth, and families across our region.

Meet Our Honorary Co-Chairs

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Pamela Gray Payton Honorary Co-Chair

Pamela Gray Payton

VP & Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer
San Diego Foundation

Valerie Attisha Honorary Co-Chair

Valerie Attisha

VP of Client and Community Relations
PNC Bank

— Meet our —

¡Viva La Vida! Host Committee

Victoria Barba - Chief of Staff, IVC Media
Trevor Blair - CEO, Blair Search Partners
Adriana Brunner - Community Builder
Theresa Cunningham - VP of People, Culture and Purpose, San Diego Tourism Authority
Jay Henslee - Vice President and District Manager, U.S. Bank
Dr. Steven Jones - CEO, Global Leader SHYFT Inc.
Pauline Ma - Community Affairs and Relations Manager, SDGE
Arnulfo Manriquez - Founder and Principal, The Manriquez Group
Michelle Metter - CEO, Fast Forward Event Productions
Jessica Mier - Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, U.S. House of Representatives
Laura Nieto - Managing Director of Brand Partnerships and Community Engagement, Southwest Airlines

Memories from Last Year

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Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

For sponsorship opportunities and more info, email us at vivalavida@nclifeline.org

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