Scripps Health Foundation Events
Scripps Health Foundation Events
Scripps 95th Annual Candlelight Ball
Saturday, December 5, 2026
6 - 11 pm
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and live entertainment
The event will benefit Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. To register or become a sponsor, please visit Scripps.org/CandlelightBall.
Past events
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Barn Bash
The 5th Annual Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas Barn Bash was held at the Ecke Barn in Encinitas on October 8. The Western-themed event brings guests together for an evening of community, fun and philanthropy.
Those who attended the Barn Bash enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner, a live auction, dancing and entertainment provided by the Jesse Ray Smith Band.
Funds raised at this year’s event will support the next phase of construction for the Lusardi Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, part of the Here for Good Capital Campaign. See photos from the event.
57th Scripps Clinic Invitational Golf Tournament
Participants at this year’s Scripps Clinic Invitational, held Friday, Sept. 25, enjoyed a day of golf at Torrey Pines South Golf Course followed by an awards reception at The Lodge at Torrey Pines.
This year’s tournament benefited the Scripps Clinic Investigator Initiated Research Fund, which is a critical resource empowering our physician-scientists to pursue innovative, patient-centered research.
The event honored Lou and Penny Rosso as the recipients of the 2026 Ellen Browning Scripps Humanitarian Award. For nearly four decades, the Rosso’s have generously supported Scripps through their philanthropy and advocacy, furthering the legacy of “Miss Ellen” that began more than a century ago.
Scripps Spinoff
Guests at Scripps Spinoff, held Saturday, May 9, at a private residence near historic Balboa Park, enjoyed a flamenco-themed evening featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment and live auction.
Hosted by Richard and Pel Maudsley, the 2026 event supported Scripps Cancer Center advanced therapeutics and outpatient care at Prebys Cancer Center on the campus of Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Rudy Vilkutaitis was recognized as Scripps Health Foundation’s special honoree in appreciation of his dedicated support of Scripps Health for more than a decade.
For more information, please contact Scripps Health Foundation at 858-678-6362 or SpecialEvents@ScrippsHealth.org.