HATWALK 2008 - "Celebrating Hope"

BURLINGAME, CA (November 1, 2008) – The Asian American Cancer Support Network (AACSN) is proud to host its fourth annual fundraiser gala, called "HATWALK 2008" to celebrate the value of "HATS" and the comfort they bring to cancer patients. This year’s theme and spotlight country is the Philippines.

The evening will commence at 6:00pm with cocktail hour and silent auction. Dinner will start at 7:00pm with a full program to include an inspirational address from a cancer survivor, live entertainment from local Bay Area artists, an exciting live auction, raffle drawing, culminating with AACSN’s unique fashion show of HATS modeled by volunteers, cancer survivors, and those battling cancer.

HATWALK 2008 will be held at the Hyatt Regency SFO on 1333 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA. For tickets and more information, please visit www.aacsn.org or call (650) 968 8488.

All donations to AACSN, including those from the gala, will be used for cancer support activities such as sponsoring cancer related support workshops, supporting our Bay Area Paddle Past Cancer, cancer survivor dragon boat team, developing pamphlets in different Asian languages that answer frequently asked questions about cancer, mammography screening for women in underserved communities and providing comfort to newly diagnosed cancer patients through care baskets. Funds will also be used to support other local cancer support groups.