The Leakey Foundation
The Leakey Foundation’s Annual Fellows Dinner and Auction was held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the historic Chateau Carolands in Hillsborough. The event is a way to acknowledge the Foundation’s patrons whose generous support allows us to continue the mission of our organization, which is to increase scientific knowledge and education.
The gathering of 80 guests included scientists in the human origins field and the donors who provide indispensable financial resources, making possible vital research and exciting new outreach programs. This year marked the 44th anniversary of the event, and the Foundation raised over $20,000 (through silent and live auctions, as well as a raffle) with 100% of the proceeds going toward research grants.
Nina Caroll
Dr. Sherry Nelson and leakey Foundation SEC member Dr. Martin Muller.
Matt Crisp, Debbie Crisp, Craig Harding, Amy Balsom, Deanne Travis, Sharal Camisa and Aaron Travis
Deanne and Aaron Travis at the Silent Auction
Silent Auction
Paddy Moore, Leakey Foundation Grants Officer, and the Taung child skull cast.
Foundation President Don Dan (L) receives help from SEC members Drs. Joan Silk and Sandy Harcourt during the raffle.
Camilla Smith (Center)
SEC member Dr. Kristen Hawkes (L) and Jeanne Dana
Artist Gerald Reis
Paddy Moore assists Bonhams auctioneer, Aaron Bastian.
Jennifer Gomersall celebrates a winning bid.
Library at the Chateau Carolands.
Library at the Chateau Carolands.
A pianist plays in the Library.
