Events
Dinner will be provided at the venue prior to the fundraiser for all POETIC attendees. Attire for the evening ranges from business casual to cocktail.
This event is open to the public, including community members not affiliated with POETIC.
POETIC is committed to addressing barriers to access for novel therapies in pediatric oncology and fosters collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and health care professionals to accelerate hope for children with cancer.
Please join us in making a difference and contributing to the future of childhood cancer care.
Past Events
Harmony of Hope: A Melody for a Child
Join us for an elegant evening dedicated to advancing new childhood cancer treatments at The POETIC Foundation’s Harmony for Hope. This special event will feature live performances by renowned musicians Hana Kim and Eric Huang, who will showcase an original collaboration for the first time.
The evening also includes a keynote address by Raymond Rodriguez-Torres, an accomplished healthcare executive recognized for his inspirational leadership, extensive experience in the healthcare industry, and dedication to community service, driven by his journey with his daughter Bella’s recovery from cancer
About Hana Kim
A graduate of Juilliard, where she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees under the guidance of renowned Juilliard Quartet members, Hana has built a celebrated career as a violinist. Following her studies, she was invited to join the inaugural class of the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles, leading to roles with the Charleston Symphony, festivals like Aspen and Tanglewood, and collaborations with esteemed musicians. Her work brings both technical brilliance and heartfelt expression to every performance.
About Eric Huang
Eric Huang, a versatile composer and accomplished conductor, has scored music for 62 films, spanning genres from drama and horror to comedy and animation. With recording credits at iconic studios, including USC’s John Williams Scoring Stage and Hollywood’s EastWest Studios, Eric’s orchestral work is both dynamic and nuanced. His experience as the composer-in-residence for the Jackson Symphony included the premiere of The Odyssey, a piece lauded for its emotional depth and storytelling through music.
About Raymond Rodriguez-Torres
Raymond is the President & Co-CEO of ALC Home Health and a seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades in sales, operations, and leadership roles across leading global healthcare organizations. An inspirational speaker and author of Why Not Me?, Raymond shares the journey of his daughter’s recovery from stage 4 cancer, which continues to drive his passion for community service. He holds a Master’s in Non-Profit Management from Oral Roberts University and serves on various charitable boards.
Please join us in making a difference and contributing to the future of childhood cancer care.
Stride for Hope 2024
Join us this September for Stride for Hope, a month-long challenge dedicated to raising funds for childhood cancer research. Whether you walk, run, or bike, your efforts can make a difference in giving children battling cancer a second chance.
Throughout Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, participants of all ages are invited to log their miles from September 1 to September 30, 2024, while raising money to support groundbreaking research and life-saving treatments. Our collective goal is to cover as many miles as possible in solidarity with the brave children fighting cancer.
All funds raised will go to the POETIC Foundation, an organization committed to supporting the teams and institutions that need it most. The POETIC Foundation’s mission is to help discover new cancer-fighting technologies and treatments, bringing hope to children and families facing this challenging journey.
Create a personal fundraising page to share with your friends and family.
The POETIC Foundation and Water World Swim are teaming up to fight childhood cancer. Proceeds and donations from this event will help bring new hope to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
95 participates will start near Alcatraz Island and swim 1.25 miles across the San Fransisco Bay to Aquatic Park. The swim features some fun and challenging currents on your way to the opening of the cove and to the beautiful views of the San Francisco skyline. Swimmers are accompanied by coaches in the water, on kayaks, and SUPs.
Alcatraz Crossing: Charity Swim November 2023
Join us for a swim from Alcatraz to San Fransisco and help raise money to fight childhood cancer.
The POETIC Foundation and Water World Swim are teaming up to fight childhood cancer. Proceeds and donations from this event will help bring new hope to pediatric cancer patients and their families.
47 participates will start near Alcatraz Island and swim 1.25 miles across the San Fransisco Bay to Aquatic Park. The swim features some fun and challenging currents on your way to the opening of the cove and to the beautiful views of the San Francisco skyline.
Child’s Play: A Concert Event to Benefit Children with Recurrent Cancer
Join us on Sunday, November 6th for a special concert event to help broaden the POETIC Foundation’s outreach to children in need of live saving cancer treatments.
The POETIC Foundation is delighted to present a musical event to help support the efforts needed to cure all children of their cancers. Violinist Hana Kim is a member of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and a graduate of the Juilliard School. She has created a special ensemble of young musicians to celebrate the joy children bring to the world with their laughter and play.
Montage for Joy: A Virtual Benefit Concert
Join us on Sunday, May 22nd for a special concert event to help broaden the POETIC Foundation’s outreach to children in need of live saving cancer treatments.
A Child’s Canticle: A Virtual Benefit Concert
January 8th, 2022
About the musicians
Hye-Won Cho, piano. Dr. Hye-Won Cho’s brilliant technique and sensitive musicality has garnered her countless accolades worldwide, including first prize at the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition, the grand prize at the Peninsula Young Artist International Competition and the top prize at the ARTS Competition, sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in Arts in Miami Florida.
Hana Kim, violin. Hana Kim is currently a member of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra. Previously having held a position in the Charleston Symphony, Hana also enjoys the eclectic works of a freelance musician in Los Angeles and Orange County, playing with various ensembles such as Pacific Symphony, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the LA Philharmonic.
Erin Breene, cello. Erin Breene is currently a member of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Long Beach Opera Orchestra. She regularly performs with Pacific Symphony and the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and has served as Principal Cellist of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, Associate Principal Cellist with the Opera Pacific Orchestra, and Principal Cellist of Music Center Dance of Los Angeles.
Nathan Wang, composer. Nathan Wang is a pianist and composer for films, television, and theater. A prolific and versatile composer for Hollywood and Asian cinema, he has scored nearly 300 films and television shows, including projects for Steven Spielberg, Disney, Dreamworks, and Sony Pictures, and for Jackie Chan, Poly-Bona, Perfect World, China Film Group, EMP, Wanda, and Huayi Brothers in Asia. His compositions have been performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Shanghai Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, and Chicago Symphony. Mr. Wang is a recipient of 2 Emmy Awards, a 1993 Singapore Grammy, and is a 2014 Golden Horse Award nominee.