$1.65 million.
That's how much a Pixar preview screening of the movie raised for JDRF, the leading organization dedicated to funding research into treating and ultimately curing Type 1 diabetes.
About 400 party-goers, many in black tie, had the rare opportunity to tour the campus. The party started with college-themed food and drinks and a silent auction and continued with a sit-down dinner and live auction. Among the items available at auction: original Pixar artwork, a collection of Pixar Hawaiian shirts and a dinner for eight with John and Nancy Lasseter at their Sonoma winery.
And then there was the preview of the movie in the newly christened Steve Jobs Building. The theater comes with a bit of ambiance: As the lights go down, crickets begin to chirp and the stars come out.
"Monsters University" was the 7th movie Pixar has previewed to benefit JDRF. The cause is near and dear to the hearts of both the Lasseters and John Ratzenberger, the actor who has lent his voice to every Pixar movie. Both have grown children who live with Type 1 diabetes.
JDRF spends 85 percent of the money is raises on research into treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Inspired to help? Make a tax-deductible donate to JDRF anytime.
Photos below courtesy of JDRF Greater Bay Area via Flickr.
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| The Cal State marching band |
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| John Lasseter, the creative genius behind Pixar, hosted the event with his wife, Nancy |
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| Emcee Brian Boitano touted his experience as an animated character |
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| Food and drinks during cocktail hour were college-themed, but for a more discerning palate |
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