We pay tribute to a valued friend and dedicated emergency room physician

• Brian Friedman, M.D.
  March 20, 1955 – July 18, 2010
  San Francisco, its gay community, and California Pacific Medical Center have suffered a tragic loss with the unexpected death of Brian Friedman, M.D., who collapsed while jogging on July 18, 2010. He was 55 years old. Please join us in celebrating his life by participating in the memorial tribute fund set up in Brian's honor.

Upcoming events:

• September 20: Angelina Ciucci Memorial Golf Tournament, a benefit for Melanoma Research at CPMC. Tickets now on sale!
• October 19: 59th Annual Musée hosted by St. Luke's Auxiliary. Proceeds will benefit St. Luke's Women’s Services. Tickets go on sale September 2010.
• December 1: 23rd Annual Holiday Luncheon and Boutique hosted by St. Luke's Junior Auxiliary will benefit St. Luke's Women's and Children's Centers. Save the date!

They give from the heart

• A commitment to improving women's and children's services inspires individuals, corporations, and partner organizations to support obstetrics, newborns and community health.
• Meet innovative cancer philanthropists and how their gifts are being used to benefit patients, expand research, and improve medical education in cancer/oncology.

New baby tribute program launched

• Tiny Treasure Tributes is a brand new program for parents, family and friends who would like to make a gift in honor of a special child, and at the same time support women’s and children’s services.