Hearts Align For Mission: Brain
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![Co-Founder Mission BRAIN Alfredo Quinones thanking Mauricio, owner of Cantina Frida.png](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fe0d85fdbe7005a219bbdfe/1702339887992-4T9S12JQOLMQVLI0GQV5/Co-Founder+Mission+BRAIN+Alfredo+Quinones+thanking+Mauricio%2C+owner+of+Cantina+Frida.png)
Photography by Christian Sanchez
By Tom Muller
Mission: BRAIN Foundation gathered for their "With Ganas, We Can Change the World" fundraiser on November 11, 2023, at Cantina Frida in Beverly Hills. Celebrating the FASE Jaime Escalante Legacy Project, it saw contributions from Higher Ground Entertainment, Zomos Mezcal, Cantina Frida, and FASE Foundation. Distinguished guests like Edward James Olmos and Michael Peña graced the event. A highlight was Celia Daniel de Mizrahi receiving the first Mission: BRAIN Humanitarian Award. The collective effort towards a better world was emphasized, with thanks to all, including the behind-the-scenes teams. Their mission is to ensure patients receive advanced neurosurgical care and to educate providers on the latest neurosurgical techniques.