When each of us contributes and gives back, I believe this world becomes a much better place. I also believe access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, and healthy communities are the foundation of a thriving society.
In January 2014, I lost my nephew Shunsuke after a six months battle with DIPG — Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a terminal brain cancer. He was only 11 years old. No child should have to die from this cruel disease. His passing profoundly affected our entire family, and it stays with us still. In his memory, I made the decision to support cancer research at UCSF, with the hope that fewer families will have to face what ours did.
I hope others will join me in giving back, because together, our collective generosity can create meaningful change.
- Naoko Dalla Valle
## Charity Auctions
Festival Napa Valley\
[20th Anniversary Summer Season](https://festivalnapavalley.org/attend/2026-summer-season-schedule/)\
July 4-19, 2026
Eye Surgeons International\
[Vines for Vision Gala](https://vinesforvision.com/)\
August 13, 2026
Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena & Calistoga\
[The Big Night 2026](https://thebignight.org/)\
August 15, 2026
Napa Valley Grapegrowers\
[Harvest STOMP](https://www.harveststomp.com/)\
August 22, 2026
Hands Across the Valley\
[34th Annual Hands Across The Valley Fundraising Event](https://www.handsacrossthevalley.com/)\
August 29, 2026
Community Health Foundation Napa Valley\
[Auction](https://communityhealthnapavalley.org/)\
August 25-30, 2026
One Mind\
[32nd One Mind Music Festival](https://onemind.org/events/one-mind-music-festival/)\
September 19, 2026
OLE Health Foundation\
[Vida OLE Auction](https://communicareole.org/)\
September 19, 2026
The Guardsmen\
[49th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction](https://sfwineauction.guardsmen.org/)\
September 19, 2026
Shea Center\
[48th Annual BBQ & Family Faire](https://sheacenter.org/events/)\
September 26, 2026
International Veterinary Outreach\
[UPROAR Gala](https://www.ivo.vet/events/uproar-the-animal-masquerade-gala-3rd-annual)\
October 17, 2026
Scouting America\
[47th Annual Harvest in the Vineyards Wine Auction](https://goldengatescouting.org/harvest/)\
November 7, 2026
St. John's Lutheran School\
[Prom 2027](https://school.stjohnsnapa.org/first-time-visitors)\
April 24, 2027
## Wine Dinners
[Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic](https://cbwc.org/)\
November 3-7, 2026
