At the Pad Project, we believe menstrual equity is a human right. We brought this issue to the forefront with our Oscar-winning documentary, Period. End of Sentence. As a global nonprofit, we work alongside communities to expand access to menstrual products, provide education, and break the stigma surrounding menstruation. Our programs currently reach communities across all 50 states and 7 countries across the globe.
ATTIRE
Cocktail
LOCATION
Playa Studios, Culver City
DATE
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
TIME
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gala MCs
Kathryn Hahn
Hahn can currently be seen in AppleTV+’s comedy series “The Studio” and will next be heard as the voice of ‘Honey’ in Netflix’s animated comedy “Fixed.” Recently, Hahn was seen leading Disney+’s “Agatha All Along”, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination as well as an Emmy nomination for her role in “WandaVision” in which she originated ‘Agatha Harkness.’ Prior to that, she starred in “Tiny Beautiful Things”, which earned her a SAG Award nomination and Emmy nomination.
Her notable film credits include Netflix’s “Glass Onion,” “Private Life,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” “A Bad Moms Christmas,” “Captain Fantastic,” “The Visit,” and “Anchorman.”
Her television work includes “The Shrink Next Door,” “I Know This Much is True,” “Transparent,” and guest roles in “Parks & Recreation” and “The Newsroom.” She made her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning “Boeing-Boeing” and holds degrees from Northwestern University and Yale School of Drama.
Mae Sandler
Mae Sandler is an 11th grade student at Oakwood School with a deep commitment to advancing women’s rights and promoting menstrual equity.
As a Pad Project Ambassador, she works to end period poverty and advocate for inclusive health policies and education for girls around the globe.
Outside of school, Mae works closely with various nonprofits to improve our community here in Los Angeles and frequently participates in initiatives focused on gender equity. She passionately advocates for better treatment and care for animals and devotes time to caring for vulnerable populations.
She is incredibly grateful and excited to have this opportunity and to be able to speak about the organization that has become such a core part of her high school experience. The Pad Project has sparked a devotion inside Mae to combat period stigma and fight for girls' education.
Partner Spotlights
SumArth
SumArth works in Bihar, India with farmers for their economic growth by providing holistic agricultural solutions to ensure market linkages to make agriculture profitable and less risky.
SumArth has partnered with The Pad Project since 2020 and runs a disposable pad production enterprise and conducts menstrual health and hygiene (MHM) workshops in vulnerable communities.
In 2024, SumArth expanded its program to include menstrual cups and incorporated a detailed MHM curriculum for sustainable impact.
Code Red
In the fall of 2024, students formed Code Red at Palisades Charter High School with the goal of raising money to buy period products for underserved communities and to reduce the stigma around periods.
However, after the Palisades fire burned their school and community, they shifted their goal to collecting donations to directly support fire victims at Pali High.
Code Red is located in the Pacific Palisades, but is temporarily operating in Santa Monica.
Sponsorship Levels
Proceeds from The Pad Project’s International Day of the Girl gala supports will support The Pad Project’s programs dedicated to providing menstrual hygiene education, employing women, and empowering women and girls around the world.
Diamond
$100,000
- 20 Tickets: 2 Tables
- 3 Page Diamond Ad (Opening Slide): Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the website, print assets, step & repeat, and newsletter
Impact: Purchase 2 semi-automated pad machines with installation and raw materials for 1 year, producing 2,000,000+ pads per year, and serving 200,000+ women and girls a year.
Sapphire
$50,000
- 10 Tickets: 1 Table
- 2 Page Sapphire Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the website, print assets, step & repeat, and newsletter
Impact: Sponsor a semi-automated pad machine with raw materials in Kenya, employ 9 – 10 women, cover setup costs, and awareness education for 3 years.
Emerald
$25,000
- 10 Tickets: 1 Table
- 2 Page Emerald Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the website, print assets, and step & repeat
Impact: Fund the distribution of 175,000+ menstrual care products to 8,000 public school students by sponsoring our Pads For Schools program for 1 semester.
Ruby
$10,000
- 10 Tickets: 1 Table
- 1 Page Ruby Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the event website and in print assets
Impact: Provide 70,000+ menstrual care products to 3,300 Indigenous community members through our Native Cultures Fund program.
Platinum
$7,500
- 8 Tickets
- 1 Page Platinum Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the event website and in print assets
Impact: Provide washable pads to 1,000 women and girls in vulnerable settings, or supply a year’s worth of disposable pads to 700 individuals.
Gold
$5,000
- 6 Tickets
- 1 Page Gold Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the event website and in print assets
Impact: Kickstart a menstrual cup program with 5 entrepreneurs selling 100 cups over a year along with an awareness program on the use of cups.
Silver
$2,500
- 4 Tickets
- 1 Page Silver Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the event website and in print assets
Impact: Provide one homeless shelter with a year of free menstrual products through our Pads Across America program.
Bronze
$1,500
- 2 Tickets
- 1 Page Bronze Ad: Digital Tribute Journal
- Name listed on the event website and in print assets
Impact: Provide 120 women and girls with menstrual cups and menstrual hygiene education.
Individual Tickets
Individual Ticket
$350
All professionals over 35
- Dinner by Jon & Vinny’s
- Gift bag provided
Young Leadership Ticket
$200
For professionals under 35
- Dinner by Jon & Vinny’s
- Gift bag provided
Can’t Attend?
You can still make a donation to support The Pad Project
DONATEGala Chairs and Host Committee
GALA CO-CHAIRS
Anissa Siegel
Candace Clark Trinchieri
GALA COMMITTEE
Bonnie Abaunza, Melissa Berton, Michaela Carter, Jennifer E. Cohen, Sorelle Cohen, Sarah Ellis, Rachel Gingold, Laurel Jaffe, Victoria Lerner, Sheila Minton, Stacey Sher, Anjana Sivakumar
Past Pad Project Gala Photos
