Annual Rosé On The Bay Serves Over $98,000 for Nonprofit KidWorks
by: Dan Pittman
Published: October 19, 2026
NEWPORT BEACH...Thanks to the generosity and compassion of a group of more than 150 remarkable women who gathered recently at the Lido Isle bayfront home of Dali Despotovic and Bob Olson, the annual Rosé on the Bay fundraiser in support of 33-year-old nonprofit KidWorks raised over $98,000.
Many remarkable women like these women pictured here gathered recently at the Lido Isle bayfront home of Dali Despotovic and Bob Olson for the annual Rosé on the Bay fundraiser in support of 33-year-old nonprofit KidWorks that raised over $98,000.
The evening was filled with food, wine, and inspiration, along with live music and opportunity prizes. All funds raised directly benefit hundreds of KidWorks students as they continue on their journey toward college and career success.
KidWorks goes the extra mile for the community, creating an environment for youth to unleash their potential with mentorship and leadership development resources for the entire family. Its diverse programs, coupled with intentional guidance, fuel internal growth and set KidWorks students up for a meaningful and fulfilling future and career.
For over 10 years, 100% of KidWorks seniors have graduated high school on time and continued to higher education.
The Rosé on the Bay event committee included Newport Beach residents Sue Willett, committee chair, plus Anne Clemens, Michelle Dillon, Mari Frome, Dawn Hewitt, Jennifer J. Martin, Heidi Mendoza, Cathy Newton, Susan Sanders, Pam Shean, Kyle Team, Pam Terry, Ellen Wheeler, Annie Willett, and Costa Mesa resident Christy Mason.
PRESENTING SPONSORS were The Willett Family and Nancy Youngman. PLATINUM SPONSOR was Heidi Mendoza. DIAMOND SPONSORS were The Frome Family Foundation, Carole McDonald, Lori McKay, Cathy Newton, Susan and Dana Sanders, Arlene Silvers, Kyle Team, Valerie Torrey and Kaitlin Shedd, and
Whittier Trust.
GOLD SPONSORS were Cathy Frandsen, Susan Graham, Leonie Lumpkin, Patsy Marshall, Denny McSweeny, Monica Mendoza, Pam and Scott Shean, and Julie and Justin Wilson.
SILVER SPONSORS were Sandra Ayres, Diane and Jim Connelly, Sally Crockett,
Inspired Living by Nancy Eaton, Kathy Hamilton Kennedy Contemporary, Liz Kennedy, Sharon Macdonald, Linda P. Maggard, Melissa Marshall, Brittany Morehead, Cynthia Rus, DeDe Soto, Soto Law Group, APC, Joanne Vuylsteke, and Amanda Zimmerman.
BRONZE SPONSORS were Sue Ashwill, Beth Bidna, Tammi Cluck, Pamela Conner, Taylor DeYoung, Sue and Gary Grant, Mimi Hogan, Jerrilynn Kline, Maxine Larson, Re/Max Fine Homes, Corona Del Mar, Susan Morehead, Katie Pinkalla, Shirley Quackenbush, Sullivan Legal Solutions, PC, Camille Strader, and Wendy Tenebaum. ROSÉ SPONSOR was Zotovich Vineyards and Winery.
For more information about KidWorks, please visit www.kidworksoc.org.
Photos:Kidworks