Cancer Support Community hosts annual gala at Rava Wines
Auction and dinner raise funds for free local cancer services
– The Cancer Support Community California Central Coast will host its 10th Annual Gala and Auction on Sept. 6 at Rava Wines and Events in Paso Robles.
The event, titled “Magic of Hope,” will include dinner, awards, a live and silent auction, and dancing. Proceeds will benefit individuals and families in San Luis Obispo County impacted by cancer.
The gala is the nonprofit organization’s signature fundraiser and supports programs and services offered at no cost to participants. Funds raised will go toward emotional and social support programs such as support groups, individual counseling, educational seminars, mind-body therapies, and community resources.
The evening will open with a cocktail hour and a silent auction. Magician Rich Ferguson will perform during the reception. A seated dinner will follow, along with a live auction and dancing.
The event will honor Mary Okimoto, nurse practitioner at UCLA Health, and Bret and Kandace Saberhagen of SabesWings. “It is with great excitement that the 10th Annual Gala will celebrate and honor Mary Okimoto, NP at UCLA Health, and Bret and Kandace Saberhagen of SabesWings,” said Candice Galli, executive director of the Cancer Support Community. “It is through their dedication and compassion, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact on the cancer community and exemplify the spirit of healing, strength, and hope to our own backyard.”
Galli added, “The 10th Annual Gala is a powerful opportunity for our community to come together and create meaningful change right here in San Luis Obispo County. Every dollar raised stays local, directly supporting our neighbors through Cancer Support Community’s free programs—ranging from support groups and healthy living services to educational workshops, scholarships, and vital community resources.”
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at cscslo.org/events.
