A Salute to Our Stars Gala was a night to remember! Held at the Grand Bay Hotel in Redwood Shores on Saturday October 26th. Kainos welcomed 325 guests to honor our Stars, those we serve here at Kainos.

After a sweet invocation from our 2023 Citizen of the Year, Eyra Alonzo, we recognized Rudy Aguilar, Hector Carlos, Mary Dempsey, NicoleDokonal, Allison Easterbrook, Sharon Erickson, Greg Fogelstrom, Jayne Glascock, Jesse Junglas, Kristin Kilty, Larry Knox, Sione Mafileo, Pam Naftzger, Jabri Perkins, Diane Phillips, Bridget Ruff, Susan Regan, Alex Schneider, Stacy Schreiber, Grant Stevens, Chauncey Tannyhill, Greg Tracey, Brian Walker and David Widdra with our Special Recognition Award for their continued efforts to make a difference in their community and their constant hard work to live out their dreams.

Andy Frisch had the honor of saluting our Shining Star Awards to the top achievers in each of the Kainos programs.  These folks included Kayla Belick, Dominique Davalos, Lukas Draper, Tony Duncan, Patty Eason, Pablo Puerto, Jordan Vasquez and Simone Wright.  Their achievements throughout the year were indeed shining and enveloped the spirit of Kainos.

Our highest honor, Citizen of the Year, went to John Wallen.  John who has been a resident of Kainos for 4 decades, a man who has contributed to his community and an individual that has made the differences in not only his life but those he is surrounded by.  John has faced health challenges this year and continues to stay positive, joyful and determined!