Gratitude Gala
6PM PDT: Mark your calendar and join us at Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco for our annual Gratitude Gala. This enchanting evening is not just a celebration but a beacon of hope, illuminating the groundbreaking achievements of the Pediatric Neuro-oncology Consortium (PNOC) over the years. As we gather to mark another year of progress and hope, this year's Gratitude Gala promises an unforgettable night - featuring a gourmet dinner, an exhilarating live auction, captivating musical performances, and heartfelt stories from the families who are at the heart of PNOC's mission.
PNOC DISEASE SPECIFIC WEBINARS - 2024
ETMR WEBINAR SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 Join Dr. Susan Chi, Dr. Mariella Filbin, Dr. Derek Hanson, Dr. Cassie Kline, Dr. Sabine Mueller and Dr. Katja Von Hoff to hear the latest ETMR research and clinical trial updates. REGISTER HERE
PNOC SPRING SCIENTIFIC UPDATE WEBINAR MAY 7, 2024 Join PNOC leadership for an exciting briefing session following their Spring scientific meeting at Dana Faber in Boston. Hear the latest advancements and future directions in pediatric neuro-oncology research. WATCH HERE
HIGH GRADE GLIOMA WEBINAR APRIL 25, 2024 Join Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Michael Prados, Dr. Andrea (Flynn) Franson, Dr. Tom Belle Davidson, Dr. Jasper van der Lugt and Dr. Elias Sayour to hear the latest high grade glioma updates. WATCH HERE
GRATITUDE GALA 2023
6PM PDT: Join us as we celebrate 10 years of PNOC's groundbreaking, globally collaborative work towards pediatric brain cancer breakthroughs! The iconic Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco will once again host us for the feel good event of the year. This exciting and inspiring evening will raise critically needed dollars for PNOC's innovative research and clinical trials.
For 2024 Gratitude Gala sponsorship opportunities reach out to adam@pnocfoundation.org.
PNOC SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM
Join us at UCSF Mission Bay Campus: Celebrate PNOC’s ten years of progress and the promise of what’s to come in the global fight against pediatric brain cancer. Hear and engage with clinician-scientists, advocates, philanthropists, nonprofit and industry professionals, and key opinion leaders from across the country and around the world. Speakers Include: Alan Ashworth, Ph.D., FRS, President, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; Dana Dornsife, Founder & Chief Mission and Strategy Officer, Lazarex Cancer Research Foundation; Nancy Goodman, Founder and CEO, Kids vs. Cancer; Lee Helman, MD, Director, Osteosarcoma Institute; Sabine Mueller, MD, Co-Founder, Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium; Sung Poblete, Ph.D., President and CEO, FARE; Former President and CEO, Stand Up to Cancer and Michael Prados, MD, Co-Founder, Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium.
PNOC DISEASE SPECIFIC WEBINARS
PNOC expert information for patient families: Patient families and advocates are invited to hear directly from PNOC experts about the current state of research and clinical trials for disease specific pediatric brain cancers and treatment approaches. A rare opportunity for patient families ask questions directly to the world’s leading disease experts. Stay tuned for announcements about our 2023 Fall Webinar Series.
EPENDYMOMA WEBINAR OCT 23, 2023 Join Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Cassie Kline, Dr. Michael Prados, Dr. Robert Wechsler-Reya, Dr. Eugene Hwang, Dr. Derek Hanson, Dr. Steve Braunstein to hear the latest Ependymoma updates. This webinar will be live with an opportunity for Q&A, and will be available on demand for anyone who registers and can't make it in real time. Watch recording here
DIPG / DMG WEBINAR SEPT 27, 2023 Join Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Carl Koschmann and Dr. Javad Nazarian to hear the latest DIPG/DMG Act updates. September 27 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 9pm CEST. This webinar will be live with an opportunity for Q&A, and will be available on demand for anyone who registers and can't make it in real time. Watch recording here
ATRT WEBINAR JUNE 29, 2023 Join Dr. Ashley Margol and Dr. Alyssa Reddy to hear the latest AT/RT updates and all about the opening of the PNOC ATRT Registry - the first step towards breakthroughs. June 29 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CET. This webinar will be live with an opportunity for Q&A, and on demand for anyone who can't make it in real time. Watch the recorded webinar here
GRATITUDE GALA 2022
6PM PDT: Join us for an exciting and inspiring evening at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco. This feel good event of the year will raise critically needed dollars for PNOC's work. Tickets sell out fast!
Thank you to everyone who supported our 2022 Gratitude Gala! To learn about 2023 sponsorship opportunities reach out to info@pnocfoundation.org.
PNOC DISEASE SPECIFIC WEBINARS - 2022
PNOC expert panels for patient families: This May for Brain Tumor Awareness Month we will continue our 2022 webinar series. Patient families and advocates are invited to hear directly from PNOC experts about the current state of research and clinical trials for disease specific pediatric brain cancers and treatment approaches. Join us to meet distinguished leaders from around the world who are dedicated to changing the outcomes for the deadliest pediatric brain cancers. These webinars provide a rare opportunity for patient families ask questions directly to the world’s leading disease experts.
Watch the DMG / DIPG MAY 24, 2022 webinar Join Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Carl Koschmann and Dr. Javad Nazarian, who are dedicated to changing the outcomes for children and young adults diagnosed with DMG/DIPG.
Watch the IMMUNOTHERAPY JUNE 2, 2022 webinar Join Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Jessica Foster, Dr. Nicholas Vitanza, Dr. Jasper van der Lugt and Dr. Hideho Okada to hear about the exciting work of PNOC's Immunotherapy Working Group.
GRATITUDE GALA 2021
6PM PDT: A joyful fundraiser in gratitude! Join us for an exciting evening of inspiration, festivities and gratitude at Cavallo Point – the Lodge at the Golden Gate. Travel with us around the world in celebration of PNOC’s global expansion. Let’s unite and change the course of history for pediatric brain cancer. 21+ event. We are requiring all attendees to be fully vaccinated.
View the 2021 Gratitude Gala photo gallery.
For information on gala sponsorship opportunities we invite you to reach out to rachael@pnocfoundation.org.
Read the Sept 2021 Marin Magazine article about PNOC's work and the Gratitude Gala
Read the Jan 2022 Marin Magazine article highlighting the Gratitude Gala
PNOC DISEASE SPECIFIC WEBINARS - 2021
PNOC expert panels for patient families: This Fall we will kick off the second in our 2021 webinar series. You’re invited to hear directly from PNOC experts about the current state of research and clinical trials for disease specific pediatric brain cancers. Meet distinguished leaders who are dedicated to changing the outcomes of the leading cause of childhood cancer deaths. This series will provide a rare opportunity to ask questions directly to the world’s leading disease experts.
Pre-register for DMG / DIPG Webinar Date TBC If you are a recently diagnosed DIPG family PNOC Project Leader Dr. Sabine Mueller recently presented DIPG Best Practices which you can view HERE
Watch the October Medulloblastoma Webinar
A SEASON OF GOOD TASTE
5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT: We are honored to have world renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, author and father Chef Michael Mina join us for this fun-filled event in support of pediatric brain cancer research. With over 40 restaurants worldwide, Michael Mina is the executive chef at his two namesake restaurants in San Francisco and Las Vegas, which each have earned a star in the Michelin Guide. Chef Mina will generously share some of his secrets with a live cooking demonstration and interactive Q&A!
PINOT FOR PNOC
4:00pm-5:00pm PDT: A unique live virtual wine tasting fundraiser for pediatric brain cancer, featuring Donum Estate winemaker Dan Fishman and UCSF Chief Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Nalin Gupta. Be transported to the stunning surrounds of Donum Estate for this fascinating conversation!
GRATITUDE GALA 2019
Thanksgiving is a time for families and communities to come together and reflect on what they are grateful for. 175 guests joined us in celebration and gratitude for our first annual Gratitude Gala, on November 22, 2019, at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. We heard patient families share their stories, insights into the work of PNOC doctors, a beautiful performance by inspiring young survivor Grace Wethor and enjoyed a lively auction with a variety of rare, incredible experiences and had great fun dancing to the band Notorious! As one guest stated: "I laughed, I cried, I got goosebumps. People gave generously and then danced the night away!".
PIXAR BENEFIT SCREENING
For over 20 years, Toy Story has been delighting audiences and sharing valuable lessons about friendship and caring for one another. This year, PNOC Foundation was honored to be chosen for one of the very exclusive Toy Story 4 Pre-release Benefit Screenings at Pixar Studios. The event brought together a record number of patient families, Pixar creators and community members from the Bay Area and beyond. We surpassed our goal and raised $80,000, but the outstanding highlight for us was the joy, wonder and excitement on all of the children’s faces!
PNOC UCSF LAB TOUR
During this year’s behind-the-scenes lab tour at UCSF, led by PNOC leaders Dr. Sabine Mueller, Dr. Michael Prados and Dr. Nalin Gupta, participants heard firsthand about exciting developments in PNOC's current clinical trials. We were honored to be joined by 5 patient families this year, who shared moving stories about how PNOC's care brought hope and life-saving treatments to their children. We hope you'll consider joining a future tour. This personal view into the research, and connection to our doctors and patient families, helps bring this work to life.
To learn about future tours, please email: rachael@pnocfoundation.org.