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32nd ANNUAL AUTHORS LUNCHEON

32nd ANNUAL AUTHORS LUNCHEON

Saturday, December 5, 2020 - 11:00am
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About this event

You've Read Them, Now Meet Them... 

On Saturday, December 5th guests of NKF joined with some of the most recognizable names in literature as they shared what inspires their writing and the stories behind the stories.

2020 FEATURED AUTHORS 
Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half
Marcia Goldman, The Lola Goes to…Series
John Grisham, A Time for Mercy
Erik Larson, The Splendid and the Vile
Jason Rosenthal, My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me: A Memoir
Gail Tsukiyama, The Color of Air

MASTER OF CEREMONIES 
Kelly Corrigan, Author and Host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders Podcast and PBS's Tell Me More
Michael Krasny, Author and KQED-FM's Forum with Michael Krasny

 

Main Event:
Settle in with a glass of J. Lohr wine and a nosh while you enjoy listening to six amazing authors, all while helping to improve the lives of kidney patients everywhere.

The National Kidney Foundation’s Authors Luncheon is the largest literary event of its kind in the Bay Area, allowing those who are passionate about literature to join with NKF in the effort to transform kidney care and improve the lives of millions through education, advocacy, and research.

For 32 years the Authors Luncheon has welcomed nearly 1,000 Bay Area guests to celebrate renowned, bestselling authors. Doing our part to keep our community safe in the face of COVID-19, on December 5, 2020 we are taking the event VIRTUAL; connecting with our guests where they are – from the comfort of their favorite reading nooks all over the GLOBE.  

 

EVENT CHAIR
Sheila Gordon, Champion of Hope

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CHAIR
Jessica L. Bier, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
 

For more information about this event contact Amy Hewitt at amy.hewitt@kidney.org / 415.543.3303
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Book Passage

Literary Partner

A world renowned community bookstore, Book Passage offers a wide variety of books ranging from children’s literature to travel guides, from top-selling fiction to mystery novels, and continue to work diligently with community and nonprofit organizations like the National Kidney Foundation. Book Passage has stores: in Corte Madera and the San Francisco Ferry Building.

Sponsors

Authors Luncheon Sponsorship Opportunity Details
 

Thank you to our 2020 sponsors!

Sponsorships available at all levels.
 

AUTHORS CIRCLE SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

Ardelyx
Kaiser Permanente
Union Bank

NOBEL PRIZE SPONSORS

Anne Barr & Fred Matteson
Stanford Children's Health

PULITZER PRIZE SPONSORS

Robert & Judy Aptekar
Sandra Coplon, Bonnie, Deana, Dovid & Families in Memory of Dr. Norman Coplon
EY
Tracy Keogh - HP, Inc.
Lapidos, Leung & Francis
Latham & Watkins
Alan & Agnès Mendelson
Outset Medical

BEST SELLER SPONSORS

Deloitte Consulting LLP
Sheila & Alan Gordon
Kacy Hutchison
Sally Klingbeil & Anne K. Ryan

PREFERRED EXCLUSIVE VINTNER SPONSOR

Vintage to vintage, Family, Place, and Craft are at the heart of J. Lohr’s success.
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines is excited to partner with National Kidney Foundation and to celebrate this year's luncheon, they are offering a specially curated wine selection available to NKF's Authors Luncheon attendees and supporters.

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About the NKF

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is the largest, most comprehensive and longstanding organization dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease.
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