14th Annual 'B a Hero' Celebration & Fundraiser

110 The Embarcadero,San Francisco CA 94105

14 October, 2021

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We're back! Live on the rooftop of the Commonwealth Club, join us Oct. 14th to support the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer. On October 14th, San Francisco Hep B Free - Bay Area is celebrating its 14th year fighting hepatitis B and liver cancer, and you're invited! This year we are honoring our heroes and reimagining a Hep B Free Bay Area. 2021 has been a challenging year for all of us but we found our way to success! Come listen to the work we did this past year, support a great cause and celebrate the hero in all of us! You are invited to to enjoy complimentary hors d'oeurves, cash bar (sales go to the organization) and fantastic company, all with a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge and the evening sky. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The festivities will start at 5:00PM (Pacific Standard Time) on Thursday, October 14th. COVID-19 Safety Protocols (as of 8/31/21) — We will be following best practices laid out by the CDC and state and local guidelines. Commonwealth Club’s safety protocols require all guests, staff, and volunteers must be vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. Masks are required inside the building. Please note as local and state public health guidelines continue to evolve, The Commonwealth Club of California may adjust guidelines as such as relaxing mask usage as appropriate. Our Silent Auction will offer an array of wonderful items, including a 3-night stay in Tahoe, Jade jewelry, dining, and more! We're also including a RAFFLE with chances to win exciting prizes soon-to-be revealed! Want to win? Purchase your tickets above and get updates on the auction and raffles. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY HEPATITIS B? 1 in 12 Asian American & Pacific Islander immigrant adults are chronically infected with hepatitis B. 2 out of 3 people don't know they have hepatitis B.Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the entire world. There is no cure, but there is a treatment that can help you manage your condition. With simple testing, vaccination and early treatment we can beat hepatitis B.Your purchase of a ticket makes our education and screening possible and gets us one step closer to winning the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer. Help us build a Hep B Free Bay Area. To learn more about us visit our website. If you would like to become a sponsor of our event please visit our website or email [email protected]. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unable to attend? Don't worry... Donate! Due to limited capacity, if you would like to support us but are unable to attend please donate to us instead of buying a ticket. Click the ticket button at the top to access the donation page. We invite you to make a suggested donation of $50 (or more if you are able to!), which can cover the cost of screening 2 residents! Thank You To Our Sponsors* Hep B Free Title-Presenting SponsorVirus Geeks, Inc.Hep B Free LeadersAssembly BiosciencesDignity Health: St. Mary's Medical Center and Saint Francis Memorial HospitalSan Francisco Association of Realtors AT&THep B Free PartnerDynavax TechnologiesGolden State WarriorsJade Health Care Medical GroupLaw Offices of Catherine YeeVanita and Austin LouieAll American Medical GroupHep B Free SupporterCaryl ItoClaudine ChengIrene Yee RileyNorth East Medical ServicesPayPal Rise Employee Resource GroupPeninsula Health Care DistrictPacific Asian American Women Bay Area CoalitionUnited AirlinesFirst Republic BankVBI Vaccines Inc.Media SponsorCrossings TVAdditional SupportersCharity Cultural Services CenterCommonwealth Club of San FranciscoEmily and Jack Ting*Sponsors will be continually added as received