October 2, 2009
| What: | Kick-off event for the 20th annual Macy’s Christmas Tree Lighting benefiting UCSF Children’s Hospital. The celebration will feature a visit from Honorary Chair and San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito, as well as face painting, refreshments, and elves to entertain young patients. Great photo, audio and video opportunities. |
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| When: | Tuesday, October 6, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. |
| Where: | Moffitt Café |
| Who: | Barry Zito, Honorary Chair |
| Contact: | Media interested in attending should RSVP to Kristen Bole at kbole@pubaff.ucsf.edu or (415) 476-2557. On the day of the event, contact Kristen Bole on her cell phone at (415) 608-2102. |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Macy’s partners with UCSF each year to raise funds for the UCSF Children’s Hospital palliative care program – Compass Care – which supports families whose children have life-threatening illnesses. Over the last six years, more than $800,000 has been raised through sponsoring lights that adorn Macy’s 80-foot-tall tree. The official tree lighting ceremony will take place Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, at 6 p.m. in Union Square.
Lights cost $5 each, and the sponsor has the choice of a flashing star pin or gourmet chocolate bar.
Lights may be purchased:
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