Friends in Philanthropy

Friendship best begins from common goals––shared interests and desires can turn fleeting acquaintances into lifelong friendships, and there’s no goal more noble than helping your community by dedicating time to local charities.

It’s a love for philanthropy that brought Sophia Alsadek, Aimee Fuller, Carrie Woodland, Michelle Mirandon and Sarah Sleeper together. Each one of these five prolific women is involved in numerous charities, dedicating their time and energy towards helping others. Through working for the betterment of their community, they found passion, purpose and, most importantly, each other. 

Sophia Alsadek

Sophia Alsadek is on the board of Trojan League Associates of San Diego County, which promotes the University of Southern California and raises funds for scholarships. Alsadek is also on the board of Rady Children’s Hospital, Del Mar Auxiliary and Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club. In addition to being on the board of three prestigious charities, Alsadek is a member of Library Guild Rancho Santa Fe, Country Friends and Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund.

Aimee Fuller

Couture hat and jewelry designer Aimee Fuller has been on the board of directors for many philanthropic organizations around the country. Most recently, Fuller acted as fashion chair for the ATLANTIS fashion show and luncheon, benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County. She was recently named one of Leonard Simpson/Fashion Forward’s Ten Best Dressed honorees for 2017, which promotes community involvement; the gala celebrating the honorees is November 30th in San Diego. Locally, Fuller supports Actors and Others for Animals, The Doris A. Howell Foundation, Soroptimist International, Jeans for Justice, The Country Friends, The Del Mar Auxiliary of Rady Children’s Hospital, Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children, to name a few.

Carrie Woodland

Carrie Woodland works with Project O, a nonprofit dedicated to saving beaches, oceans and marine life from plastic in Del Mar. Project O is designed to raise community awareness, outreach and intervention through organizing group beach cleanups. Woodland is also a member of Rady Children’s Hospital, Trojan Women’s League, the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and the Library Guild Rancho Santa Fe, where she works closely with Sophia Alsadek.

Michelle Mirandon

Michelle Mirandon is the President of the Mirandon Foundation for Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women, children and families in need. The Mirandon Foundation collaborates with local organizations to create positive change, including charities such as Miracle Babies, Monarch Schools, Creating First Impressions and ElderCare of San Diego. In partnership with the Doris A. Howell Foundation, they also provide scholarships to students who are conducting meaningful medical research in areas that will positively impact the lives and health of women. In addition, Mirandon currently serves on the Miracle Babies Gala Committee, the Doris A. Howell Foundation’s Fund Development Committee and the Creating First Impressions Social Committee.

Sarah Sleeper

Sarah Sleeper is the Vice President of Communications for the Del Sol chapter of National Charity League (NCL), which brings moms and daughters together for local philanthropic work. Sleeper is the chair of Team Hoyt San Diego’s fundraiser supporting challenged athletes, the organizer for fundraisers for Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the Country Friends Art of Fashion committee. Sleeper also works with Bridge for Kids, an organization that aids in education for the underprivileged. Other charities Sleeper supports include Miracle Babies, San Diego Humane Society, Helen Woodward Animal Center, World Wildlife Fund, Disabled American Veterans and more. 

Location: L’Auberge Del Mar

Table Stylist Coordinator: Gisele Chalhoub

Wardrobe Stylist: Cristiane Valdez

Hair: Victoria Sexsmith | Studio Savvy

Makeup: Liz Margin | Sedona Beauty Team

Couture Hat & Jewelry Designer: Aimee Fuller | Aimee’s Boutique

Fashions: GK Le Fashion, Tre Boutique and Peaches en Regalia

Florist: Alyta Milana | Jolie Fleur

Linen and Props: APR Boutique Event Rentals 

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