Friday, January 22 & Saturday, January 23, 2027
Dublin / Pleasanton, CA
All In for Kids
The Stephen Vogt Celebrity Benefit Weekend
Stephen Vogt skipped the MLB Manager of the Year ceremony to be with our kids. He's back January 22 and 23.
Get Tickets Become a SponsorEmceed by Mark Ibanez, former Fox/KTVU Sports Director
Benefitting School of Imagination & Happy Talkers
Three events. 36 hours. One mission.
Friday, January 22 · Evening
Stephen Vogt & Friends Dinner
A celebration of our all-stars: the kids who showed up, worked hard, and became more than anyone imagined. Stephen Vogt and Mark Ibanez sit down for a fireside conversation, and one alumni family shares their story, then and now. Limited seats. This is their night.
SOI community $150 · Guest $250
Early bird · $300 after Dec 20
Saturday, January 23 · Daytime
Community Model Launch
The best work we've done in 25 years. Our Integrated Care Model brings preschool and speech, occupational and behavioral therapy into one classroom, with one team. Every child's goals, strategies and challenges are addressed the same way all day long, by experts working side by side and adapting as the child grows. Come see it in action, meet the team, and see what's possible when care and learning happen together.
Saturday, January 23 · Evening
A Full House for a Full Mission
Celebrity Poker Tournament. Celebrity-captained Texas Hold'em tables, a hosted bar, live and silent auction, and Fund-a-Need: the moment the whole room goes all in together for the kids who need us most. New to poker? Blue Dog Events hosts a beginner tutorial table.
Player $300 · Gallery $200
Early bird · $350 / $250 after Dec 20
Saturday poker tickets
Saturday, January 23, 2027 · Dublin / Pleasanton, CA · Private venue, revealed to guests the week of the event
Player
Early bird through Dec 20 · $350 after
A seat at the tournament with a full starting stack.
Gallery
Early bird through Dec 20 · $250 after
Watch the action, enjoy the hosted bar, and bid in the auction.
Pair of Aces
Two tickets, any mix of player and gallery. Includes recognition on event signage.
Flush
Four tickets, any mix. Bring your crew. Includes your name in the program and on event signage.
Our all-stars
Then and Now
For over 25 years, children have walked through our doors, worked hard, and become more than anyone imagined. This January, we're celebrating them, and we'd love to hear how yours is doing.
Share a memory from the early days and where life has taken them since. You choose what's shared, and nothing appears until you approve it. If your all-star is an adult, they have the final say.
Stories may be featured at the Stephen Vogt & Friends Dinner on Friday, January 22, 2027.
Please share by Monday, January 4, 2027.
Moments from 2026
What going all in looks like
The lineup
Big names. Bigger moments.
A few of the athletes and friends who joined us in 2026. Play a hand with them, bid on signed gear you can't buy anywhere else, and take home a story. 2027 lineup announced soon.
Sergio Romo
Hunter Pence
Ricky Watters
Dallas Braden
Noah Lowry
Shooty Babbitt
Stephen Piscotty
JT SnowPut your name on the table
One sponsorship covers the whole weekend. At Full House and above, use your seats at Friday's dinner, Saturday's poker tournament, or both.
| Level | Gift | Seats | Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Flush | $10,000 | 12 · dinner, poker, or both | VIP reception, on-stage recognition, inside cover or two full-page program ads, emcee acknowledgment both nights |
| Straight Flush | $5,000 | 8 · dinner, poker, or both | VIP reception, full-page program ad, emcee acknowledgment |
| Full House | $2,500 | 6 · dinner, poker, or both | Half-page program ad, emcee acknowledgment |
| Flush | $1,000 | 4 · Saturday poker | Name in the program and on event signage |
| Pair of Aces | $500 | 2 · Saturday poker | Name on event signage |
| Presenting Sponsor | Custom | Custom | Title of Friday's dinner or Saturday's tournament. Let's talk. |
Questions? Mitch Sigman, mitch@schoolofimagination.org, (925) 829-9555 x718
Thank you to our 2027 sponsors
Questions
Where is it?
Dublin / Pleasanton, CA. Our private venue is revealed to guests the week of the event.
I've never played poker. Can I still come?
Absolutely. Blue Dog Events hosts a beginner tutorial table, dealers guide every hand, or join us in the gallery.
How does the tournament work?
It's a Texas Hold'em style tournament played with tournament chips (no cash value). Blinds increase each level to keep play moving, and dealers manage the game and betting. Play continues until one winner remains, and prizes are awarded at the end.
What's the Celebrity Jersey Knockout?
Every table has a celebrity player in their jersey. Knock them out and you win their signed jersey. The tournament keeps going after the jersey is awarded.
Are there re-buys and add-ons?
Yes. A $50 re-buy is available through the end of Level 5, once you're out of chips. A one-time $100 add-on is offered at the end of Level 5 to anyone still in. No re-buys or add-ons after Level 5.
What's the most important rule?
Have fun. It's friendly, charity-style competition, and every seat at the table supports our kids. Read the full Guest Guide & Rules.
How do I get tickets to Friday's dinner?
Get dinner tickets here. Seats are limited. SOI families, board, volunteers and team members: use your community code at checkout.
How do I get an invitation to Saturday's launch?
Request an invitation and we'll send you a code.
Is it tax-deductible?
School of Imagination is a 501(c)(3), Tax ID 20-8683005.
Is there early-bird pricing?
Yes. Early-bird prices run through Sunday, December 20, 2026: Player $300, Gallery $200, Friday dinner guest $250. Starting December 21: Player $350, Gallery $250, dinner guest $300. Sponsorship packages and the SOI community dinner rate stay the same.
Can't make it?
Give any time online, or join us on Giving Tuesday, December 1, 2026.