Radiant Futures’ Enchanting ¾ Time Dueling Pianos Event Notably Raises More Than $19,200

Radiant Futures’ annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser reached an exciting new milestone this year, with tickets sold exclusively through sponsorships for the first time.

The event, held on October 30 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, featured a magical evening of live music performed in an intimate outdoor setting. The sold-out celebration raised more than $19,200 in support of Radiant Futures, formerly known as Women’s Transitional Living Center, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and guests who share in the organization’s mission to end the cycle of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Titled “One Short Day at Radiant Futures” the nonprofit’s Eighth Annual 3/4 Time Dueling Pianos event, held at its Fullerton campus, called attention to the unfortunate fact that one in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetimes. This can be physical or sexual violence, stalking, psychological aggression or other transgressions.

Guests at the event generously donated money to have their favorite tunes submitted to the dueling pianists and singers, Valerie Chaikin and Jake Cassman, in the hope they might perform them. Members of the audience also sang their personal favorites.

The evening was made possible through the generosity of many sponsors who supported at various levels. Top Sponsors included Banc of California, Columbia Bank, the McCarthy Family, and Republic Services, whose leadership and commitment played a key role in the event’s success. Additional Sponsors included Alliance for Hope International, California Bank and Trust, Loeser Law, Yolotl.Zito Wellness, and Customers Bank, whose contributions helped make the fundraiser a meaningful celebration of music, connection, and community impact.

Radiant Futures is committed to ending the cycle of violence and exploitation by providing compassionate, comprehensive support to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

“We were delighted to host a magical, musical night filled with hope, joy, and transformation as we strive to make sure hope, safety, and dignity endure for everyone in Orange County,” said Radiant Future Chief Executive Officer Mark Lee.

For more information about Radiant Futures, visit www.radiantfutures.org.

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About Radiant Futures (formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc.)

Radiant Futures is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a safer community in Orange County that is a committed partner providing crisis support, services for all survivors, and education to prevent domestic violence and trafficking. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, contact our 24-hour multilingual helpline at (877) 531-5522 or love@radiantfutures.org. For more information, visit www.radiantfutures.org