Fundraising Activities

Party with Purpose:
Join a great group of people having fun and making a difference.

Cirque du Soiree

is our annual signature Fundraiser. Our November 2012 inaugural event sold out one week in advance and featured incredible trapeze performances, high-wire cocktails, lion-sized appetizers and dancing by DJ Franco “Freestyle” Finn. Get involved as a committee member and help plan our 2013 event, set for November 14, 2013. Contact: info@UCSFPartnersincare.org to volunteer and find out more.

SPLASH!

is our annual fundraiser produced by ”Infusion”, our young professionals committee. May 29, 2013 is the date for the next fun-filled party cruise to McCovey Cove to watch the World Champion SF Giants vs. the Oakland A’s aboard the Luxury yacht, Empress. Co-Chairs for the event are Whitney Hudak and Anderson Pugash. For more info on how you can get involved and help out, contact: infusion@UCSFPartnersincare.org.

Fall Fashion Frenzy

Each autumn, Friend to Friend stages an event to raise the necessary funds to continue and expand their outreach to women cancer patients. It is a luncheon with fashion show, raffle and auctions, called Fall Fashion Frenzy, held at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City. If you have an interest in participating – either as a donor or volunteer – please contact Chris Wilhite, Friend to Friend manager, at 415-353-7776 or email cwfriend2friend@aol.org.

 

Shop for a Cause:

You can support UCSF Partners in Care through special retail events on campus or at special locations around the City:

Seasonal Sales On-Campus

UCSF Partners in Care stages seasonal 2-3 day retail sales at the Parnassus Campus of UCSF Medical Center. Our jewelry, orchid, Giants & 49er’s merchandise sales are very popular with members, staff and visitors. Participating vendors contribute 25% of their sales to benefit UCSF Partners in Care grants programs. Check our Events calendar for details on upcoming sales. If you are interested in learning more, or becoming an approved vendor, please contact our retail expert, lillian.stamets@ucsfmedctr.org.

Special ‘Pop-Up’ Opportunity Sales

Pop-Up Opportunities are exceptional single-day events that offer our members and supporters exclusive access and pricing on specialty goods and inventories. Examples of past Pop-Ups include Lily Samii Designer Sale, Nina McClemore Boutique Opening Party and Sarah Oliver Handbag Sale. Sponsoring designers, merchants or vendors typically host the events and contribute 20% of the event’s sales to UCSF Partners in Care. Check our Events Calendar for scheduled Pop-ups. All are welcome to attend. For more information on whether your business might qualify to be a Pop-Up host, please contact contact@UCSFPartnersincare.org or 415-353-1366.

Bloomingdale’s Partnership

Bloomingdale’s, Westfield Centre, San Francisco has generously partnered with UCSF Partners in Care to benefit our grants programs. Two new events are planned for 2013. We hope you will join us for the fun and to support UCSF Partners in Care! Check our Events Calendar for more details.

1) Shopping Works Wonders – May 2013 The event includes day-long shopping, with invitation-only, hosted Cocktail Party and Fashion Show featuring models from our Infusion young professionals committee.
2) Paint the Town Pink! – October 2013, Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This event celebrates the incredible work being done to fight breast cancer locally and honors UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. The event includes day-long shopping with invitation-only, hosted Cocktail Party and Fashion Show featuring models from our Infusion young professionals committee.