More than 525 friends of UCSF came together on the evening of March 14 to attend “Raising Hope,” a biennial black-tie gala to benefit the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center. Guests at the event—held on San Francisco Bay’s spectacular Treasure Island—enjoyed an elegant dinner and special performances by Tony Award–winning Broadway stars Bernadette Peters and Tommy Tune. Ticket purchases, generous bids at the evening’s live auction and additional gifts brought the evening’s fundraising total to nearly $4 million to support the Cancer Center’s research, clinical care and community health initiatives. UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Frank McCormick and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom “Raising Hope” Co-Chairs Cathy Podell (left) and Nanci Fredkin (right) share a smile with Bernadette Peters. UCSF Cancer Council member Jan Harris and entertainer Tommy Tune The gala dinner and performances at "Raising Hope" took place in a magnificent transparent tent affording attendees views of the Bay and the lights of San Francisco. Danielle and Brooks Walker (left) prepare for a night to remember with Gerson and UCSF Foundation Chair Barbara Bass Bakar. As the evening’s festivities begin, Paul and Nicole Bird (left) pause inside the spacious atrium of Treasure Island’s Building One with UCSF Cancer Council member Eve Jaffe and her husband, Ross. Guests at “Raising Hope” enjoyed an elegant evening of dining and entertainment. Acting UCSF Associate Vice Chancellor, University Development and Alumni Relations, Michael Irwin and his wife, Charlene Stern UCSF Foundation Director Jeanne Robertson and Richard Goldman UCSF Cancer Council member Mary Hamilton and her husband, Michael Proctor Photos by Tom Gibbons, Philip Goldworth and Scotty Morris This year's "Raising Hope" is the result of the tireless effort and dedication of the UCSF Cancer Council. Led by Co-Chairs Nanci Fredkin and Cathy Podell, the Cancer Council is comprised of Barbara Bass Bakar, Terrie Firestone, Marcia L. Goldman, Meg P. Goodman, Nancy Grand, Ginny Gustafson, Mary E. Hamilton, Jan Harris, Susan L. Herman, Linda S. Howell, Eve Jaffe, Tracy Johnson, Sylvia Katzman, Mary V. Lester, Leigh Matthes, JaMel S. Perkins, Sherlee Rhine, Jeanne Robertson, Debbie Rosenberg, Heather Rosenkranz, Laura S. Scher, Patricia Sellman, Barbara F. Stephenson, Yuki Vandenende, Beth W. Vanderslice and Leslie Wilson.