For 20 years, Santa Margarita Ranch has been more than the place we gather for our Annual Auction and BBQ Celebration. It has been the backdrop for stories shared, families honored, generosity celebrated, and a community coming together year after year for the children and families of Jack’s Helping Hand.
From the first auction in 2007 to today, this beautiful ranch has helped make our biggest night truly unforgettable.
Thank you, Santa Margarita Ranch, for opening your gates and your hearts to Jack’s Helping Hand for the last 20 years. We are so grateful to call this special place home for our Annual Auction and BBQ
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Our Annual Auction & BBQ Celebration save the date has officially hit mailboxes! Join us at Santa Margarita Ranch on Saturday, June 27, 2026, as we celebrate 20 years of bringing our community together in support of local children and families. Tickets and tables sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve yours early.
Interested in sponsoring? We’d love to connect!
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Every month, we highlight a child to share the stories of the wonderful children we support in our community. February also marks American Heart Month, raising awareness of heart disease and heart defects. This month, we’re honored to introduce Rosie!

Rosie was born prematurely at 33 weeks, requiring an extensive NICU stay at Valley Children’s Hospital. She was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), along with a congenital heart defect known as VSD. She was also born with Long Gap Esophageal Atresia, which required a G-tube to be placed shortly after birth. Because she weighed only 3 pounds at birth, Rosie had to wait six months in the NICU before undergoing open-heart surgery. Shortly after, she was transferred to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to have her esophagus repaired and was finally able to come home at around 10 months old.

Today, she follows up with 10 different specialists at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital for her medical care, and Jack’s Helping Hand has provided support through travel assistance and coverage of multiple hotel stays. This support has allowed her family to focus on her health without the added financial stress of managing numerous appointments throughout the year.

Now 3 years old, Rosie is thriving at home! She loves playing with her older brother, is currently learning how to use her medical walker, enjoys long stroller walks, and loves her homemade purees.
Rosie’s journey is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the children and families we are honored to support each day.
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Jack Ready Imagination Park benefited from the skill and creativity of students in the BioResource & Agricultural Engineering (BRAE) program. Working in teams, students completed hands-on improvement projects that directly support the park’s daily operations.Two teams designed and fabricated custom-welded stall latches and sand barriers for the barn, enhancing both safety and functionality. Another team built a custom shelving unit for the equestrian center’s equipment shop, improving organization and efficiency behind the scenes. We are grateful to these students and the Cal Poly BRAE program for their time, talent, and commitment to supporting the Imagination Park!
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