On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California, transformed into a glamorous hub of compassion and celebrity support as The Jonathan Foundation hosted its Annual Spring Fundraiser, sponsored by L’Oréal Paris.
The evening kicked off with the Red Carpet at 5:00 PM and the main program began at 6:00 PM. This special event honored dedicated individuals who have championed the foundation’s mission while raising critical funds to support children with Autism and other educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Honored Celebrity guest Danny Trejo, the iconic actor known for films such as Machete, Desperado, Spy Kids, Heat, and many more, brought his signature star power to the evening. Watch our red carpet interview and his speech to the audience on my YT red carpet coverage!
Special Celebrity Guest Kellen Goff, the talented voice actor beloved by fans of the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, also walked the red carpet and participated in the evening’s festivities. Goff is best known for voicing Funtime Freddy, Glamrock Freddy, Sun, and Moon in the popular video game series, as well as Foxy in the FNAF movie and Toy Freddy in Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.
The night was hosted by five-time Emmy Award winner Fritz Coleman, the beloved retired NBC Channel 4 weathercaster.
About The Jonathan Foundation
Founded in 2001 by Raja Marhaba after her sons Jonathan and Omar were diagnosed with ADHD and learning disabilities, The Jonathan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting families of children with special needs to vital resources. The organization provides advocacy, education, assessments, and professional referrals while fostering collaboration between families and school districts. Proceeds from the Spring Fundraiser directly support the foundation’s student assessment program.
Today, both Jonathan and Omar Marhaba sit on the Board and remain actively involved, using their personal experiences to connect meaningfully with children and families on the same journey.
For more information about the foundation and its impactful work, visit www.thejonathanfoundation.org or follow on Instagram @thejonathanfoundation.
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