Karen Devine, Brian Wanzek, Melissa Neiderman among honorees at Ronald McDonald House gala

Eight local men and women will be honored at the Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House gala and awards ceremony, "A Few Good Men and Women," on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage.

Honorees were chosen for "their years of volunteer and philanthropic service to the region." This year's honorees are:

• Peter Chryss, managing partner of First Call Security & Sounds

• Karen Devine, anchor/reporter, KESQ News Channel 3

• Julio Figueroa, director of external & legislative affairs for CA tribal liaison of AT&T

• Damian Jenkins, president of The Management Trust

• Melissa Neiderman, producer of Neiderman Productions

• Rod Vandenbos, founder/CEO of Buzz Box

• Brian Wanzek, Bella da Ball social ambassador

• Stephanie Wilson, CEO of Circa Management.

The event is co-chaired by Jack Srebnik, Michelle Stansfield, along with committee members Ann Piller, Ernesto Rosales, Geoff Allen, Jeff Tropple, Neftali Galarza, Richard O’Connell, Mario Hernandez, Robert Piecuch, Deborah Granillo, and Ron DiGrandi. The evening will include a red-carpet entrance, entertainment, cocktails, silent and live auctions, and a seated meal.

The Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House is near Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. It allows families to access critical medical care while ensuring they have a nurturing and safe place to stay. It serves 54 families nightly and since opening in 1996 has served more than 27,000 families from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Tickets are $165 and the festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and more informatiion, visit one.bidpal.net/afgmw/welcome

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Ronald McDonald House gala honors Devine, Wanzek, Neiderman