Information provided by Jacob’s Heart, which provides services to residents in San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and south Santa Clara counties. Lea este articulo en español aqui.
Jacob’s Heart is gearing up to spend a fun evening with the community on May 18th, where everyone will come together to help support children with cancer and their families. Attendees can anticipate an evening of fun, music, and amazing food. This inaugural event marks an important moment for community members to come together and support Jacob’s Heart for the first time in the heart of Salinas. It is presented by Stanford Medicine Children’s health.
“Monterey County holds a special place in our hearts at Jacob’s Heart, and as Executive Director, I’m honored to personally invite you to our first Annual Spring Soiree. This event isn’t just about celebration; it’s about coming together as a community to support the families we serve—over 80% of whom call Monterey County home. Your attendance isn’t just a ticket to a fun and elegant evening; it’s a direct contribution to our mission of providing vital support to children and families facing pediatric cancer. Join me for an evening of compassion, camaraderie, and making a real difference right here in the Salinas Valley.” – Heidi Boynton, Jacob’s Heart Executive Director.
Event Details
- Date:Â Saturday, May, 18th 2024
- Time:Â 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMÂ
- Location:Â Taylor Building in Old Town SalinasÂ
- 150 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Jacob’s Heart is honored to continue its work helping those in our community who need access to resources offered. Through its services, Jacob’s Heart brings hope to those in trying situations due to cancer, and strives to alleviate worries of those who have been affected by childhood cancer. Through these efforts and with the help of others in our community and beyond, Jacob’s Heart is able to continue its thoughtful work in providing accessible means to those fighting the big fight.
ABOUT JACOB’S HEART
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services exists to improve the quality of life for children with cancer by supporting their families in the challenges they face. For 26 years, Jacob’s Heart has provided emotional, practical, financial, and peer support to hundreds of local children and teens with cancer and thousands of their family members and accompanied their unique experiences throughout treatment, anticipatory grief, and grieving the loss of a precious child. For more information, visit https://www.jacobsheart.org/
ABOUT STANFORD MEDICINE CHILDREN’S HEALTH
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford at its center, is the largest healthcare network in the San Francisco Bay Area—and one of the few in the country—exclusively dedicated to children and expectant moms. Their physicians and health care teams offer comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care, at more than 65 Northern California locations, including specialty service locations, general pediatric and obstetric practices, partnerships with community hospitals, and regional centers. As a top-ranked children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report, they are a leader in providing world-class, nurturing care and achieving extraordinary outcomes in every pediatric and obstetric specialty. Thanks to their academic affiliation with the Stanford School of Medicine, they have some of the most innovative minds in medicine, science, and research working to develop groundbreaking advances and new discoveries. For more information, visit https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/about.html.