A program cover for the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner. Inside, it celebrates Dr. Christopher Gardner as the inaugural holder of the chair and honors Dr. John Farquhar's pioneering efforts in disease prevention research. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Dean Minor and Francesca join me as we surround Professor Gardner behind the symbolic chair and medal celebrating the new Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Francesca and her aunt Lena take time out to smile for the camera at the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Audra Davies, Dr. Wess Alles and Dr. Marilyn Winkleby at the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of Stanford University School of Medicine, and Stanford Professor Dr. Walter Bortz at the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner, Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Dr. Christopher Gardner and his wife Melissa celebrate with her parents Mei and Arthur Michelson at the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner. Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Francesca joins me at the podium to share our reasons for endowing the Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship and to honor our friend Dr. John Farquhar (who was not able to attend) and his pioneering efforts in disease prevention. Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner, Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

Dr. Christopher Gardner at the podium. He gave a moving and heartfelt presentation, sharing what the endowment means to him. Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner, Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.

A beautiful centerpiece for an even more beautiful evening celebrating generosity and innovative research. Rehnborg Farquhar Professorship Dinner, Menlo Park, Calif., November 2, 2017.