Our 17th Annual People with Purpose Gala — May 2, 2026

People with Purpose Walk/Run Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Honorees Sponsorship Program Ads Photos
 

16th Annual People with Purpose Gala Highlights

We added Western sizzle to our 2025 gala and our guests had a grand ole time for a great cause — the Foundation’s under-served breast cancer patients! Thanks to their generosity, we raised nearly $94,000 (net) — funds that will ensure our underserved patients may access post-surgical products that aid their physical and emotional healing for months to come.

We’re beyond grateful to our generous 2025 sponsors, donors, and volunteers for making this year’s event meaningful and memorable. We’re especially thankful to our emcee and auctioneer, KTVU FOX 2’s Heather Holmes, volunteer photographer and videographer, Ramil Sumalpong, and HERS patient Sheila Amaral for sharing her breast cancer journey with grace and candor.

Our 2025 photo albums, courtesy of volunteers Ramil Sumalpong and Vicky del Arenal and Jose Mendez may be viewed here. Images are free to download; please be sure to credit our photographers if you repost!

Our 2025 HERS Award Recipients

The highlight of our evening is our 2025 HERS Awards presentation. This year’s honorees:

Hope Award – Crippsmas Place

Empowerment Award – David Haubert, Alameda County Supervisor District 1

Renewal Award – Niles (Fremont) Rotary

Support Award – F.H. Dailey Chevrolet

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors

Legacy Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Hope Sponsors

Empowerment Sponsors

Renewal Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

In-Kind Donors