2025 Illumination Gala: Navigating Oceans of Opportunity
AN INSPIRING TUITION ASSISTANCE FUNDRAISER
Above: Ocean view from the Waialae Country Club
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Illumination Gala on Saturday, March 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the stunning Waialae Country Club. The event will feature a memorable program celebrating the transformative impact of an Assets education, as well as fine dining, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with others who support our students.
We are also incredibly honored to recognize Trustee McD Philpotts and his family at this year’s event. McD’s two sons, Alika and Kainoa, attended Assets, and McD is an alumnus of the Academy of the Pacific, where our High School is located. McD has steadfastly championed our school’s vision, having served on our Board since 2007. He owns two companies, Mountain Wood Farm and Hawaiian Furniture.
“I know what it is like to not have Assets and what it is like to have Assets. We have to make sure Assets is always in our community to help the children we serve.”
--Trustee McD Philpotts
“McD’s unwavering leadership and dedication have made an indelible impact on our community,” said Linda Jameson Myers, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “We are proud to celebrate his many contributions as well as his family’s.”
To buy tickets, sponsor a table, or ask questions, contact our Manager of Annual Fundraising, Katie van Nispen, with any questions at (808) 440-3625 or kvannispen@assets-school.org.
BUY TICKETS OR SPONSOR A TABLE
DON'T MISS OUR ILLUMINATION AUCTION
The auction is a highlight of Illumination, where your bids become life-changing support for the students of Assets School. The auction features exclusive trips, hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, and more each year. This year, it will launch live online on Sunday, March 23, and be available to the public through Saturday, March 29.
Do you have an idea of something you would love to see in the auction? Whether you would like to donate an item or help solicit donations, click the auction button below for the donation form. Please submit auction items by March 1. Thank you for helping to make this event a success!
Winning bidders can pick up their auction items at the K-8 campus at 1 'Ohana Nui Way from Wednesday, April 2 to Friday, April 11, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DONATIONS WANTED FOR POPULAR WINE PULL
We are collecting wine donations for our highly anticipated gala wine pull! If you’d like to contribute, please drop off bottles valued at $25 or more at our offices between February 24 and March 14.
Help transform lives by joining us at the Illumination Gala, our biggest fundraiser of the year. Your support directly helps students access the life-changing education that Assets provides. Together, we can open doors to brighter futures.
To see Illumination 2024, enjoy our video here, or click the photos below to see the gallery.
Assets School is a 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit organization. Our taxpayer ID# is 99-6001152.