NO TIME TO WAIT
“When Sam was first diagnosed with ATRT, we were told that treatment was a choice. When we received a second opinion from Alyssa Reddy, MD and Shannon Raber, NP at UCSF, we found gifted allies who were ready to give everything they had to fighting for Sam. They met our fear with compassion and confronted this impossible task with confidence and conviction Through PNOC, they were able to compare notes across other cases of ATRT around the country, use revolutionary diagnostics to assess the progress of his disease, and help Sam participate in a shadow clinical trial using immunotherapy. His case has even been discussed in person by PNOC’s ATRT working group. Sam’s treatment was every bit as arduous on him as we were told to expect. But the unending support, wisdom and care of our medical team gave us hope and resolve. Now, a year after Sam’s diagnosis, he is thriving back home as the world’s best big brother and in school His hair is growing back, he is learning to read, write and play piano, going on playdates with his friends and adventuring with his little brother. Every day, he is inspiring everyone he knows to embrace each day with joy and purpose.”
— Jason and Giovanna Nossiter, Sam’s parents
AN INFLECTION POINT
PNOC Foundation is an award winning, platinum-rated 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to lose no child to brain cancer. Brain cancer is the leading cause of childhood cancer death in the United States, and many children diagnosed today still face limited treatment options .
For more than a decade, the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) has worked to change that reality Because of PNOC’s bold efforts to accelerate research, hope is on the horizon Founded to challenge traditional research paradigms that move too slowly for children in need, PNOC built a new model, one centered on collaboration, scientific rigor, and rapid translation of discovery into clinical trials. With an operational base at UCSF and a global network of 43 leading children’s hospitals and research institutions, PNOC has demonstrated that it is possible to move promising therapies from bench to bedside years faster than conventional timelines, and advanced two drugs to FDA approval, two extraordinary milestones
That progress led to the launch of the Lose No Child Campaign, a $50 million commitment to ensure that every child diagnosed with brain cancer has access to a clinical trial and a meaningful treatment option. The campaign reflects both the urgency of the disease, and the maturity and effectiveness of the platform PNOC has built
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ability to scale. We want to have a treatment available for every child and rapidly advance therapies that are globally accessible. We now have researchers from six continents working together to advance the science and expand clinical trial options for our patients As PNOC enters its next phase, the priority is to secure the philanthropic support required to fully fund this moment, so that momentum is sustained, discoveries are not delayed, and no child is left without a path forward.
GRATITUDE GALA
ONE NIGHT ONE MISSION
We invite you to join us on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the iconic Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchants Exchange in San Francisco for a sophisticated and unforgettable evening in support of PNOC.
THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD CANCER RESEARCH
This year’s Gratitude Gala delivers a thrilling, James Bond–inspired experience where elegance meets action and purpose takes center stage. Leaders in pediatric brain cancer research will gather alongside dedicated supporters and families, united by a shared mission to outsmart pediatric brain cancer and accelerate lifesaving breakthroughs. Guests will enjoy an impeccably curated evening featuring a gourmet dinner, live auction, and compelling stories that reveal the remarkable momentum driving the future of treatment and care.
In true Bond fashion, progress demands ingenuity, courage, and bold moves. The Gratitude Gala is your license to give! Fueling innovation, advancing critical clinical trials, and supporting cutting-edge therapies, it’s your chance to give children a fighting chance and a brighter future.
As PNOC’s signature event and most important fundraiser of the year, the Gratitude Gala is where generosity funds the research that saves lives
Save the date. Suit up. Accept your mission. Join us with a 2026 gala partnership.
With heartfelt gratitude, The PNOC Foundation Board
SPONSORSHIP: A LICENSE TO GIVE
$100,000 — 007 AGENT (Presenting Sponsor)
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor recognition across all print and digital promotional materials
Premier seating with two tables (20 seats)
Opportunity to speak during the program
Premium wine magnum at each table
Recognition across PNOC Foundation newsletter, website, and social media
$50,000 — M LEVEL
Premier logo placement on all print digital promotional materials
Premier seating with one table (10 seats)
Premium wine magnum at table
Verbal acknowledgement during the program
Recognition across PNOC Foundatio newsletter, website, and social medi
$25,000 — Q BRANCH
Premier logo placement on all print digital promotional materials
Premier seating with one table (10 seats)
Premium bottled wine at table
Recognition across PNOC Foundatio newsletter, website, and social medi
$10,000 GOLDEN EYE
Prominent logo placement on all prin and digital promotional materials
Reserved seating with one table (10 seats)
Recognition across PNOC Foundatio newsletter, website, and social medi
$5,000 LICENSE TO GIVE
Prominent logo placement on all print and digital promotional materials
Reserved seating for four (4) guests
Recognition across PNOC Foundation newsletter, website, and social media
$2,500 SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED
Reserved seating for two (2) guests
Name recognition across PNOC Foundation newsletter, website, and social media
$500 FIELD AGENT INDIVIDUAL TICKET
ONE MISSION. SIX CONTINENTS. FORTY THREE SITES.
UNITED STATES
Ann & Robert H Lurie
Children’s Hospital of Chicago CHICAGO, IL
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA
Children’s Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Children’s National Hospital WASHINGTON, DC
Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Center BOSTON, MA
Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) PORTLAND, OR
Duke University Medical Center DURHAM, NC
Johns Hopkins Hospital BALTIMORE, MD
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital Hackensack University Medical Center HACKENSACK, NJ
EUROPE
Princess Maxima Center UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS
MIDDLE EAST
Children’s Cancer Hospital, Egypt CAIRO, EGYPT
AUSTRALASIA
John Hunter Hospital NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA
Monash Children’s Hospital CLAYTON, AUSTRALIA
Perth Children’s Hospital PERTH, AUSTRALIA
Queensland Children’s Hospital BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Nationwide Children’s Hospital COLUMBUS, OH
NYU Langone Health NEW YORK CITY, NY
Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health INDIANAPOLIS, IN
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital MEMPHIS, TN
St Louis Children’s Hospital ST. LOUIS, MO
Seattle Children’s Hospital SEATTLE, WA
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children’s of Alabama BIRMINGHAM, AL
University of California, San Diego Rady Children’s Hospital SAN DIEGO, CA
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals SAN FRANCISCO, CA
University Children’s Hospital Zürich ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
Shaare Zedek Medical Center JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Sydney Children’s Hospital SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Starship Children’s Hospital AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead WESTMEAD, AUSTRALIA
University of Michigan – C S Mott Children’s Hospital ANN ARBOR, MI
University of Florida Shands Children’s Hospital GAINESVILLE, FL
University of Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Children’s Hospital of Michigan DETROIT, MI
Huntsman Cancer Center SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Stanford Medicine’s Lucile Packard
Children’s Hospital PALO ALTO, CA
Texas Children’s Hospital HOUSTON, TX
University of California, Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA
Yale University, Yale Cancer Center NEW HAVEN, CT
Sheba Medical Center RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL
Women’s and Children’s Hospital ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
SOUTH ASIA
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai MUMBAI, INDIA
SOUTH AMERICA
GRAACC Children’s Hospital SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
FUNDING CURES
#1 Brain cancer is the leading cause of childhood cancer death.
300+ PNOC pediatric brain tumor experts collaborating to accelerate breakthroughs
5,000 children are diagnosed each year in the U.S.
35
PNOC clinical trials have opened since PNOC began, bringing new treatment options to familiies
1%
Pediatric brain cancer only receives 1% of federal research funding.
2
FDA approved drugs for pediatric brain cancers made possible by PNOC research
2025 PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT
THE CAMPBELL FAMILY THE PRADOS FAMILY. THE GALLAGHER FAMILY THE GOLDMAN FAMILY THE DOUGLAS FAMILY THE GRADY FAMILY
THE KEENLEY FAMILY MCKINNON FAMILY FOUNDATION THE SCHELSINGER FAMILY THE DICKINSON FAMILY DR JONATHAN FINLAY THE FRIEND FAMILY THE WEAVER FAMILY THE FOGARTY FAMILY NEW HORIZON FOUNDATION
WINE SPONSORS
IN-KIND PARTNERS
Alila Napa Valley, Allyn and Bruce Campbell, Charles Antin, Charlie's restaurant, Festival Napa Valley, gorjana, Hudson Ranch, Jason and Kristin Schlesinger, The Lodge at Sonoma, PB5star, Recchiuti Confections, Stephen and Annie Schlabs, Sisley Spa, Solage, Stanly Ranch
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Your time and effort will help make this event a success. We hope you’ll join us. If you’re interested in volunteering, please use the QR code to complete our volunteer form or contact Adam Eversole at adam@pnocfoundation.org.
PNOC Foundation is a platinum rated 501(c)(3) EIN 46-3152273 1005 Northgate Drive #224 San Rafael, CA 94903 info@pnocfoundation.org Learn more about our mission to lose no child to brain cancer via the QR code
