Executive Director, Kaushik Roy Speaking at the 36th Annual Benefit — Introduction by Jan Yanehiro

Shanti's 36th Annual Benefit — Funding Leadership Award Presented by the Honorable James C. Hormel

Funding Leadership Award Presented by the Honorable James C. Hormel

Accepted by Dr. Sandra Hernandez

Positive Force & Shanti's Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Please join Positive Force and Shanti for our annual Holiday party. An afternoon of fun, food, and friends. Spectacular entertainment by Alotta Boutte', Peggy L'eggs, and Cheer SF. as well as special guest DJ, OJ. Sunday, December 19th 2010 3pm - 6pm

The Women's Building, 3543 18th Street between Guerrero and Valencia Streets

To RSVP or for more info, contact Derrick Mapp Email, 415-674-4703, John Olesen Email, 415-674-4713 or Tony Koester Email, 415-575-0150 x 225.

Shanti's 36th Annual Benefit Profiled in Bay Times!



Honoree Connie Champagne,
presenter James Hormel,
honoree Sandra hernandez and
Executive Director Kaushik Roy.
Photo by Rink.

Shanti Holds 36th Annual Gala
By Dennis McMillan
Published: October 21, 2010

Shanti’s 36th annual benefit, “Compassion Is Universal,” was held on Oct. 13 at Hotel Nikko. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Charlie Garfield at the UCSF Cancer Institute, Shanti was one of the first-ever volunteer organizations to work with terminally ill individuals, and later became one of the very first community-based HIV/AIDS organizations in the world. Shanti has trained over 15,000 volunteers in the Bay Area and 600 organizations worldwide in the Shanti Model of Peer Support. In the Bay Area alone, Shanti volunteers have provided over 3 million hours of care-giving. Each year, Shanti serves over 2,400 people with breast cancer or HIV/AIDS, so that a client does not have to face a life-threatening illness alone. During the dinner, overhead screens showed videos of various happy clients and their Shanti volunteers helping to walk a dog or shop for groceries or just the two enjoying being together in a moment of unconditional love.

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Compassion is Universal

On Wednesday, October 13th we, along with 520 of our supportive community members, celebrated our 36th year of compassionate work at the Hotel Nikko.  The evening was celebratory as we honored some of Shanti's heros,

Around the Universethe 2010 Shanti Benefit Online AuctionBid Now!

Around the Universe offers a number of unique and exciting items for bid in this inaugural online auction to raise much needed funds for our programs. Your winning bid on an auction item supports our mission: to enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with life-threatening illnesses, including Breast Cancer and HIV/AIDS. And might bring you a great opportunity in one of these categories

• VACATIONS AND GETAWAYS

• EXCURSIONS AND ADVENTURES

• RESTAURANTS

• THE WHITE ELEPHANT

This auction will run until to October 8, 2010, with the live event taking place on October 13, 2010. The money we raise from this auction will account for a significant portion of our event’s success. So let your friends, family, and neighbors know about our auction.Thank you in advance for your interest and happy bidding!

Shanti's 36th Annual Benefit

We’re excited to report that plans for the 2010 Shanti Anniversary Event, are really coming together! Based on the overwhelming success of last year’s event, the 2010 event is shaping up to be bigger and better, with a larger venue, lots of entertainment, and an amazing silent auction. The event will be held at Hotel Nikko, on October 13. Buy your tickets now!

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Shanti Event 2010 Announced: Save the Date

Please save the date for Shanti’s 2010 Event:

Compassion is Universal

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Hotel Nikko

Dinner & Silent Auction

Purchase Tickets Here

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