Because every child is as precious as gold
Proceeds fund research and support for families facing pediatric brain cancer.
Can’t attend? Donate →
Ronil Mehta
2003 – 2018
In January 2016, our founders’ son Ronil was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer, at age 12.
He faced the next 31 months with extraordinary courage, staying the curious, fun-loving kid he always was.
When he passed in September 2018, his family donated his tumor to Stanford for research as it was his final wish, so that future children might have a better chance. His legacy inspired our founders to launch the Brave Ronil Foundation (BRF) in 2026.
Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, yet only 8% of federal cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer.
Sources: National Cancer Institute; SEER, National Cancer Institute.
The Brave Ronil Foundation exists so that no family faces pediatric brain cancer alone. We fund promising research, support families through diagnosis and treatment, and raise awareness and advocate for change so future children have hope where today there is none.
Before BRF, our founders’ nonprofit work helped raise $450,000+, directed to 8 research projects at 10+ institutions, and supported 50+ families. The Golden Gala funds BRF’s next chapter.
Your partnership makes this evening, and this mission, possible.
Join families, advocates, and supporters for a memorable evening in the fight against pediatric brain cancer.
With silent auction
An inspiring program
With live auction
To celebrate the night
The venue and past events held there. Some photos: City of San José Event Services. Exterior photo of the Rotunda by Eugene Zelenko, Wikimedia Commons, cropped, CC BY-SA 4.0.
200 E. Santa Clara Street
San José, CA 95113
Formal attire. Suits, gowns and cocktail dresses are all welcome.
The closest public garage is the 4th Street Garage at 44 S. Fourth Street, across Fourth Street from City Hall and a short walk to the Rotunda. We will send any updates with your ticket confirmation.
The cocktail reception, an elegant seated three-course dinner, the evening’s program and live entertainment.
Brave Ronil Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 41‑4603375. Your ticket is tax-deductible as allowed by law, and your receipt will show the deductible amount.
Tickets are not refundable, because every ticket supports our mission to help children and families facing pediatric brain cancer. If you can’t attend, you can give your ticket to another guest. Email info@braveronil.org and we will update the name.
No. Show the QR code from your confirmation email on your phone at check-in.
Dinner offers a vegetarian or a chicken main course, which you choose when you buy your ticket. If you have a food allergy, email info@braveronil.org.
Yes. San José City Hall is wheelchair accessible. For anything else you need, email info@braveronil.org.
You can make a donation, donate an item or service, or sponsor the night. See ways to support.
Each level is named for what your gift brings to children and families facing pediatric brain cancer: heart, hope, courage, a promise of a better future, and friendship, to show that they are not alone.
| GoldenHeart$20,000 | GoldenHope$10,000 | GoldenCourage$5,000 | GoldenPromise$2,500 | GoldenFriend$1,000 | |
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| Logo on event materials & signage | |||||
| Social media recognition | Spotlight post | Spotlight post | |||
| Name or logo on screen & on our website | |||||
| Gala seats | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
10 gala seats
8 gala seats
6 gala seats
4 gala seats
2 gala seats
All sponsors are thanked on screen during the gala and on our website. Looking for a different amount? Custom sponsorships are welcome. Contact Milan Mehta at info@braveronil.org or (510) 344-2740.
Sponsorships are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Put your name on one part of the evening. These include no gala seats, so your full gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Can’t attend? A signature sponsorship or a donation of any amount puts your support in the room. Donate
Donate an auction item. Experiences, getaways and dining are welcome. Please commit items by November 20, 2026. Offer an item
Commitments are requested by November 20, 2026
to guarantee logo placement in printed and on-screen event materials.
Brave Ronil Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization · EIN 41-4603375
Thank you for standing with us.
You can still be part of the night. Every donation, large or small, helps children and families facing pediatric brain cancer.
A donation of any amount puts your support in the room and helps launch BRF’s mission.
Donate →Tickets, gift cards, classes, getaways, or something for the evening itself. Please commit your item by November 20, 2026.
Offer an Item →From Golden Friend to Golden Heart, plus signature sponsorships for one part of the evening.
Sponsorship Levels →Questions? Contact Milan Mehta at info@braveronil.org or (510) 344-2740.
Brave Ronil Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 41-4603375. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
