New Date for HERS Breast Cancer Foundation's Annual Gala
11th Annual People with Purpose -- a Pink Tie Gala -- will take place Saturday, August 22, 2020
FREMONT, Calif., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HERS Breast Cancer Foundation has rescheduled its annual People with Purpose gala from May 2, 2020 to August 22, 2020.
Although the date has changed, venue and event elements remain the same. Guests will gather at the elegant Castlewood Country Club which is nestled in the scenic hills of Pleasanton, California. Attendees will enjoy a festive cocktail reception with entertainment by pianist Diane King, fundraising games, the opportunity to bid on highly desirable and original silent and live auction items, a delicious three-course dinner with wine, and more.
Silent auction prizes include a gorgeous woven sterling silver necklace and bracelet set while live auction items include offerings such as a handmade intricate afghan by artist Lisa Stambaugh and a Firetruck Birthday Package which includes a birthday cake delivery by City of Fremont Firefighters. And thanks to the generosity of the Foundation's Board of Directors, fundraising game prizes include a spectacular 65" LG Smart 4K TV and two pairs of Apple AirPods Pro.
As previously announced, the evening's highlight will be the HERS Awards presentation. Given to individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding dedication to breast cancer survivors and HERS Programs, the awards represent what the organization strives to provide for each of its patients: Hope, Empowerment, Renewal, and Support.
The 2020 award recipients are the Tri-City Voice Weekly Newspaper, Alameda County District 1 Supervisor Scott Haggerty, Washington Hospital Healthcare System Nurse Tammy Ballantyne, and Dutra Enterprises, Inc.
For more information about the HERS Awardees, visit https://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org/people-with-purpose/.
The August 22nd gala will be emceed by HERS friend and long-time supporter Emmy award-winning reporter Heather Holmes. Proceeds will benefit HERS Charitable Programs which provide post-surgical products and services to low income and under-insured patients. For more information about HERS services, visit https://hersbreastcancerfoundation.org/hers-breast-cancer-foundation-program-stores/.
To purchase gala tickets, visit https://hersbcf.ejoinme.org/PWP2020. Inquiries regarding sponsorships and donations should be directed to Tina Fernandez Steckler at (510) 790-1911.
About HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status. The Foundation is truly unique; it is the only nonprofit organization in the Bay Area that provides appropriate products (bras, prostheses, lymphedema garments, and wigs) for breast cancer survivors regardless of income and insurance status. HERS is now in its 23rd year of providing post-surgical products and is well-known for its compassionate, expert fitting services offered in welcoming, safe spaces.
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation operates three Program Stores locations: Stanford Health Care ValleyCare in Pleasanton, Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Leandro, and Washington Hospital Healthcare System in Fremont.
HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID #94-3309906.
SOURCE HERS Breast Cancer Foundation
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