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Telephone: (510) 791-3428
Email: foundation@whhs.com



CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENT SCHEDULE

Top Hat XXII will be held on Saturday, October 11 in a beautiful tent on the grounds of Washington West, 2500 Mowry Avenue. The event will feature an elegant reception, dinner entertainment, and a delicious menu presented by McCall Associates of San Francisco.

  • New this year - Silent Auction!  Guests will have the opportunity to bid on the following unique items:
  1. A vacation rental for a week in Costa Nova, Portugal.    Accomodates up to 8 people.  Just over an hour to Spain. Airport code "OPO." Donated by Alberto and Maria Huezo.
  2. A vacation rental for a week in scenic Kona, Hawaii. Accomodates up to 4 people.  Donated by Harry Avila.
  3. An exquisite pair of half-carat diamond earrings.  Donated by Mission Hills Gallery Fine Jewelers.
  4. A day on the bay including a boat ride and lovely luncheon prepared for you and a guest on Angel Island.  Donated by Jim & Fran Stone and Jack & Maria Rogers.
  5. A unforgettable guided tour flight to Napa for two, including dinner. Donated by commercial pilot, Gary Robinson.
  • Dancing until midnight to The Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra
       

  • Proceeds will benefit the hospital’s digital echocardiography program, a service that treats patients at risk from cardiac conditions. Digital echocardiography offers clear, real-time images of the human heart that can be transmitted throughout the healthcare system to speed diagnosis and treatment.

  • The importance of events to the community

    Events sponsored by the Foundation include the Top Hat Dinner Dance, the Golf Tournament, Trees of Angels, Medical Musicale and the Community Cultural Event.  These outstanding events have provided funds for many new and meaningful health services such as:

    In addition to raising much-needed funds for healthcare programs and services, the Foundation events are considered some of the premier social events in the community. These events serve as opportunities for the community to come together in friendship and fun, not only to celebrate the success of their hospital, but also to show continuing support of a valued partner.

    For further information on rewarding volunteer or sponsorship opportunities of upcoming events, please contact the Foundation office.

    EVENT DETAILS:

    • Top Hat
      The Top Hat Dinner Dance is an elegant black-tie affair. The first Top Hat ball held in 1986 was the first fundraiser to support Washington Hospital.

      Top Hat provides an elegant evening of dining and dancing, while raising funds for necessary equipment, projects and programs for the Washington Township Health Care District. Top Hat XXII, will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

    • Pictured below from Top Hat XIX:
      Dr. Ash Jain, Top Hat Co-Chair; Brenda Jones; Naomi Wallace; Bob Jones; Monisha Jain, Top Hat Co-Chair; Michael Wallace

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      Golf Tournament

      Held in memory of Gene Angelo Pessagno, the annual golf tournament benefits local cancer services and hospice care. It is a fun-filled event including golf, lunch, dinner, reception and awards ceremony.

      Throughout the course of the evening, a selection of exciting golf equipment, weekend getaways and other items will be available at the silent auction. The 24th Annual Golf Tournament will be in  May 2009, at the beautiful Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton.

      Pictured below:
      Laura Pessagno and Lamar Hinton, Golf Tournament Chair
       

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      Trees of Angels

      The Trees of Angels events provide an opportunity to remember or honor a loved one while gathering with other community members at tree lightings held at various locations in the Tri-City area. Commemorative ornaments will be available for purchase.  Funds raised from these events benefit local hospice care. Trees of Angels occur each year during the holiday season.

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      A Little Night Music -- Magical Medical Musicale

      The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation, Washington Hospital Medical Staff, Washington Hospital Service League and Washington Hospital Employees present "A Little Night Music." 

      Medical staff members, their spouses and staff of Washington Hospital perform a variety of musical numbers during an exciting evening of entertainment held at the Harbor Light First Assembly of God Church in Fremont.  A delicious dessert reception follows the performance. This event is held every other year in March.

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      Community Cultural Event - in honor of David L. Johnson, M.D.

      (information coming soon!)

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      Washington Township — A Pictorial History

      This book brings to life the colorful and intriguing history of Washington Township. Over two hundred vintage pictures illustrate a story, which takes the reader on a journey into the past. This book is dedicated to Robert B. Fisher, M.D. Without his photographic contributions, this book would not have been possible. Proceeds will go towards the expansion of Washington Hospital's Emergency Department and Critical Care Units.

      • Special Limited Edition Book - $100.00 ($50 is a tax deductible donation)

      • Hard Bound Book - $43.00

      Place your order today! Mailing fee (per book) $4.00

      Pictured below:
      Washington Township Health Care District Board Officers 2005, front row left to right: Bernard Stewart, D.D.S., Jacob Eapen, M.D., Patricia Danielson, RHIT, William F. Nicholson, M.D., Behind the Board Officers: Jason Greenwood.

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