Cancer Support Community To Donate Up To $100,000 From Annual Gala To Eaton Fire Relief

Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (CSCSGV) will donate up to $100,000 from its 35th annual Angel Gala to support those affected by the Eaton Fire. The fundraising event, themed “Rise Together,” will be held on April 26, 2025, at The Langham Hotel Pasadena, with proceeds benefiting both cancer support programs and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund.

“In the wake of the devastating Eaton Fire, we recognize the importance of coming together not only to support those affected by cancer but also to uplift our community who has supported us for so many years,” said Patricia Ostiller, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Support Community. “With that in mind, Cancer Support Community will donate up to $100,000 of the funds raised at our 2025 Angel Gala to Pasadena Community Foundation’s (PCF) Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund.”

The majority of proceeds from the event will continue supporting CSCSGV’s free programs, including support groups, educational workshops, healthy lifestyle classes, and one-on-one counseling for families affected by cancer. The organization serves thousands of participants annually through professionally led services.

This year’s gala will honor three recipients for their community contributions: philanthropists Lee and Mickey Segal, founding executive director Anne Kennedy, and USC Arcadia Hospital. All three honorees have made significant contributions to cancer care and community service.

“We believe that extending our compassion beyond the cancer journey and addressing the urgent needs of neighbors whose lives have been deeply impacted by the Eaton Fire is the right thing to do,” remarked Ostiller. “We hope that our Angel Gala supporters will not only continue to support the critical work Cancer Support Community does, but also help PCF provide vital resources for the greater community as we rebuild together.”

The Pasadena Community Foundation, established in 1953, has already distributed funds to twenty local nonprofits in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton fire, including Pasadena Humane, Pasadena Village, and Shepherd’s Door.

The Angel Gala will feature a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, inspiring stories from cancer survivors and community leaders, and both live and silent auctions. Those interested in attending or supporting the event can visit https://cancersupport.link/AG2025 or contact events@cancersupportsgv.org.