Because Of Ronil Neev: A Night to Illuminate Hope

Join us for an unforgettable 2025 B.O.R.N Golden Hour Gala, the signature annual benefit for the Neev Kolte & Brave Ronil Foundation (NKBR). This powerful gathering honors the lives of two extraordinary boys — Neev and Ronil — who bravely faced DIPG, a universally fatal pediatric brain tumor. In their memory, and in solidarity with every child and family facing the unthinkable, we come together to turn heartbreak into hope, and grief into bold, life-saving action.

The B.O.R.N. Gala is more than a fundraising event, it is a movement. A call to light the path forward for families who are told there is nothing more we can do. Together, we are rewriting that answer.

    Why Your Presence Matters

This is your chance to be part of a catalytic force transforming one of the most underfunded and overlooked areas of pediatric healthcare. Your presence at the Gala directly supports:
  • Cutting-edge research at institutions like UCSF, Stanford, CHOP and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Life-changing family services including nurse navigation, tumor board, grief support, and medical travel aid
  • Advocacy that matters, from Capitol Hill to the Cancer Moonshot.
  • Equity-driven access through CareBORN, our platform for financial support to marginalized families
  • Youth empowerment through civic engagement and beyond

Evening Highlights

    Golden Hour Outdoor Reception & Dinner

  • Enjoy a beautifully curated open-air experience in the East Bay, featuring local cuisine, inspiring surroundings, and meaningful conversation.





    Mission-Driven Program

  • Keynote address by a leading voice in pediatric neuro-oncology or parent-advocate
  • Fireside chat on the future of DIPG research and the urgent need for systems change
  • Family tributes and remembrances honoring children lost too soon
  • Spotlight on NKBR’s impact, from research funding to direct family support

    Recognition of Champions

  • Celebrate our collaborators, young changemakers, sponsors, and community advocates who are turning pain into purpose.

    Dynamic Fundraising Moments

  • Participate in our live and silent auctions, giving campaign, and sponsorship opportunities; all proceeds go directly to programs that offer tangible, compassionate support and accelerate a cure.

    Our Promise

At NKBR, grief is not where we end; it’s where we begin. The Golden Hour Gala is our most important night of the year — a luminous reminder that love outlives loss and that we all have a role in building a future where no family hears the words, “There’s nothing more we can do.”

Join us in the light. Stand with families. Fuel the research. Fund the support. Honor the lives of Neev, Ronil, and every child who deserves more than thoughts and prayers — they deserve a cure.

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Join us in making a difference. Your presence helps amplify the impact and support for our cause. Let’s create change together.

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