Philanthropy Insider
SEPTEMBER 2005
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Upcoming Events

Peter St. Geme, Inc.'s "Young Champions Races"
Sunday, September 18, 9 am
Kezar Stadium (Kezar and Arguello, San Francisco)
Information: www.rhodyco.com
Registration: 415/759-2690


The Pediatric AIDS Research Fund at UCSF Children's Hospital will benefit from the sixth annual Peter St. Geme, Inc.'s "Young Champions Races." The event will feature the Jamba Juice 5K "Banana Man Chase" and Whole Foods Market "Young Champions Races."


Melting Pot Benefit for Pediatric Cancer Program
Tuesday, September 20, 7 pm
Melting Pot Fondue Restaurant (125 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur)
Information: 415/461-6358 or rolmsted@meltingpotca.com


The Melting Pot fondue restaurant in Larkspur will hold a silent auction during its grand opening week to benefit the Pediatric Cancer Program at UCSF.


"Stem Cell Research: Implications for the Future"
Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 pm
Information and registration: medschool.ucsf.edu/stemcell


Featuring leading stem cell scientists and Nobel laureates, this panel discussion is presented in partnership with the Consulates of Sweden and Norway and arranged in conjunction with "The Nobel Prize: 100 Years of Creativity" exhibit at the Exploratorium. The panel will be moderated by David Kessler, MD, dean of the UCSF School of Medicine.


UCSF School of Nursing Celebration
Wednesday, September 28, 6 pm
World Trade Club (One Ferry Plaza, San Francisco)
Information: 415/476-9160 or modonnell@support.ucsf.edu


The celebration includes a cocktail reception and dinner to thank School of Nursing alumni and friends for their support during the recently concluded seven-year Campaign for UCSF, which raised an unprecedented $47 million for the School.


"Key to the Cure"
Thursday, October 27, 6 pm
Saks Fifth Avenue (384 Post, San Francisco)
Information: 415/502-8351


This benefit for the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue, the UCSF Cancer Council, and the Cancer League. Guests will enjoy a silent auction, roaming raffle, Surprise Sacks, and a fashion show of the newest looks for Fall 2005 modeled by UCSF friends and supporters. Five percent of all store sales through Saturday, October 29, will directly support the breast and gynecologic oncology programs at the UCSF Comprehensive Cancer Center.


Macy's 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 25, 6 pm
Union Square (Geary and Stockton, San Francisco)
Information: 888/689-UCSF (after October 6)


Lights for Macy's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be on sale starting in October, with proceeds benefiting UCSF Children's Hospital. When you sponsor a light for $10, you join a team of dedicated community sponsors who are committed to helping children and families in our community.
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