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
Emeril Lagasse Foundation\
[Carnivale du Vin](https://emeril.org/carnivaleduvin/)\
November 5-8, 2026
Pathways for Kids\
[28th Annual Auction Gala](https://partiful.com/e/qZnBJBskjTljYLNwtnCa)\
November 6, 2026
Scouting America\
[47th Annual Harvest in the Vineyards Wine Auction](https://goldengatescouting.org/harvest/)\
November 7, 2026
Boys & Girls Club of St. Helena\
[Napaulee Masquerade Harvest Celebration](https://pressnapavalley.com/events/napaulee-harvest-celebration/)\
November 15, 2026
CASA, A Voice for Children\
[18th Annual The Art of Helping Children](https://www.napacasa.org/event)\
December 4, 2026\
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Vida Valiente Foundation\
[Napa in Cabo Auction](https://vidavalientefoundation.org/napa-in-cabo/)\
January 14-17, 2027
Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley\
[35th Annual Crab Feed](https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bgcnapavalleyevents/event/2027crabfeed/)\
January 23, 2027
Naples Children Foundation\
[Naples Winter Wine Festival](https://napleswinefestival.com/)\
January 29-31, 2027
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
[Amphora](https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/amphora-nyc/events/4-decades-of-dalle-valle-2026-11-09-6?seats=2&date=2026-10-20)\
40th Anniversary Dinner\
November 9, 2026
