The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation fundraiser Share the Hope raised more than $464,000 to benefit the Hearst Cancer Resource Center (HCRC) at French Hospital in San Luis Obispo.
The 15th annual event was held April 6, 2024 at Hearst Ranch.
“Funds raised will support the HCRC Endowment, which provides vital long term support for the HCRC, allowing its programs and services to continue providing comfort, support, and information to cancer patients and their families, regardless of their ability to pay for services, for many years to come,” said Patrick Caster, CEO/president, French Hospital Medical Center.
Some 180 guests were treated to a champagne reception by the famous Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, followed by dinner at the historic Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn, featuring an a live auction and live music.
Over the past 14 years, Share the Hope has raised more than $4.8 million to benefit HCRC programs and services. The event is hosted each year by Steve and Barbara Hearst. The Hearst family have been instrumental supporters of the HCRC since its inception in 2008.
“Our community is incredibly generous and dedicated to sustaining the HCRC, as evidenced with the outpouring of support at the event,” said Tessa Espinoza, FHMC chief philanthropy officer. “It is our privilege to provide healing, education and critical resources for cancer patients and their families through the Hearst Cancer Resource Center.”
HCRC supports nearly 10,000 patients battling cancer each year with 30 programs including support groups, wellness classes, educational workshops and lectures, nurse navigation, social work consults, bilingual navigation, registered dietician consults, and transportation services.
To learn more or donate to the Hearst Cancer Resource Center, visit www.supportfrenchhospital.org/hcrc.