More than 700 guests gathered at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on Sunday, July 12, for the 27th annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Benefit Concert, raising vital funds for the High Hopes Head Injury Program.
Hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal (a longtime resident of Newport Beach), this year’s concert featured Grammy-nominated pianist and composer David Benoit and acclaimed vocalist Niki Haris for an evening celebrating music, hope and recovery.
Guests enjoyed a VIP reception, live performances, student success stories, silent and live auctions, and special recognition of those who have helped advance High Hopes’ mission for more than five decades.
“Every person who attends this concert becomes part of the High Hopes family and helps give our students the opportunity to keep moving forward,” said Mark Desmond, founder and CEO of High Hopes. “Their recovery doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right therapies, encouragement and support, we see remarkable progress and renewed hope every day.”…