Past Events

The 39th Annual Top Hat Gala

Saturday, October 11

Thank You Post

With the inspiring leadership of Dr. Kranthi Achanta and Sharon Gallacher and the incredible generosity of our community, the 39th Annual Top Hat Gala raised an astounding

$1,470,000 in gross revenue!

Your support powers Washington Health’s Surgical Robotics Program to transform surgeries across specialties with greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recoveries. Beyond technology, your generosity fuels innovation, training, and expanded access — shaping a future of care that will touch countless lives.

Thank you for making this year’s Top Hat Gala a truly magical celebration of generosity, innovation, and hope. We couldn’t do it without you.

To donate to Washington Health's Surgical Robotics Program click here

The Foundation would like to recognize the following sponsors and donors. We are grateful for their support!

Entertainment Sponsor

Sah Orthopaedic Associates

Benefactor Sponsor

Fremont Bank
Professional Home Care Associates
Sharon Gallacher & Family
Sisters of the Holy Family
UCSF Health
Washington Health Employees' Association

Champagne, Wine & Spirits Sponsors

Joe & Deolinda Caldeira
McGrail Vineyards and Winery

Patron Sponsors

Doug & Kathy Laidlaw
Gonsalves & Kozachenko
Susan Johnson
Supervisor Elisa Marquez, Alameda County District 2
Vituity
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center

Showcase Sponsor

THINK Surgical

Partner Sponsor

Royal Ambulance
Moss Adams/Baker Tilly

Raffle Sponsor

Alfonso & Jeanette Ip
Kiwanis Club of Fremont
Special Needs Children Center Foundation

Additional Supporters

Al & Marsha Badella, Alfonso & Jeanette Ip, Audrey & Mike Kearns, Carol Dutra Vernaci & Michael Vernaci, Catalina Lagaya, Chris & Evelyn Raimundo, Debbie Jackson, Donald & Gloria Johannsen, Dr. Bernard & Nancy Stewart, Dr. Carmen Agcaoili, Dr. Dianne Martin & William Utic, Dr. Daniel Morgan, Epic Systems Corporation, Evan Strong, Intuitive, Jack & Maria Rogers, Marlene Weibel, Procept Bio Robotics, Russell & Jeannie Yee, Russell & Marla Blowers, Supervisor David Haubert, Alameda County District 1, Theodore & Karen Bresler and TRI-CED Community Recycling

The 38th Annual Golf & Bocce Tournament

On Monday, May 12th, Washington Health Foundation welcomed golfers and bocce players, to the 38th Annual Golf and Bocce Tournament at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton. The tournament brought together friends and community members to help fund state-of-the-art surgical equipment and technology for Washington Health’s Trauma Center and Operating Rooms.

For thirty-seven years, the golf tournament has raised money for Washington Health. The Foundation is excited to announce it was another successful year, with gross proceeds totaling over $125K!

The day featured a full day including an 18-hole golf tournament, bocce competition, barbeque lunch, gaming holes, raffle, cocktail reception, award ceremony and much more! The tournament was held on the prestigious Hill Course with 122 golfers enjoying a spectacular day, while seven bocce teams, battled it out on the courts for the championship.

For decades, the Washington Health Foundation Golf and Bocce Tournament has brought our community together, creating lasting memories while making a meaningful impact on Washington Health patients. The Foundation Executive Committee made the difficult decision to conclude the long-standing Washington Health Golf & Bocce Tournament, to shift focus to meet the Hospital’s most critical needs in the years ahead. This tournament was a fond farewell.

The Foundation would like to recognize the following sponsors and donors. We are grateful for their support!

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Republic Services
Vituity
Washington Outpatient Surgery Center

Silver Sponsor

Sharon Gallacher & Family
Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP
Payden & Rygel
Cris & Evelyn Raimundo
Siemens Industry, Inc.
UCSF Health
Vintaco Inc.
Webcor

Hole Sponsor

Cathy & Rob Avon
Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station

Cash Donor

Jacobs
Ratcliff

In- Kind Donors

In -N-Out Burger, Blackhawk Museum, Fremont Botanicals, Cart Gym, Erik & Briana Holland, Susan Johnson, Laura & Chip Koehler, Doug & Kathy Laidlaw, Livermore Wine Trolley, SF MOMA, Jeanette Ip, Kristin Pulaski, Pam Lucia, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Fran Stone, Sciens Building Solutions, The Club at Castlewood, American Conservatory Theater, UCSF Health, Washington Health Service League, Washington Health Employees' Association and Washington Outpatient Surgery Center

Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa & Mrs. Claus

The 38th Annual Top Hat Gala

Thank You to all who supported the 38th Annual Top Hat Gala this year on October 12th. With the leadership of our Co-Chairs, Dr. Ramin Beygui and Dr. Sandeep Kunwar, and the astounding generosity of our community, we raised

$1,005,000

in gross revenue! These funds will help Washington Health purchase a state-of-the-art 3T wide-bore MRI to ensure patients across Alameda County have access to the highest-quality lifesaving and life-sustaining care, when and where they need it most.

Thank you for your role in bringing this level of care to Washington Health. It is because of your generosity and commitment to our community that Washington Health can continue to meet the needs of our growing population for many decades to come. We couldn't do this without you!

The Foundation would like to recognize the following sponsors and donors. We are grateful for their support!