April in Paris: Have a Heart for the Hospital 2026 brought over 100 guests to Claremont Country Club for French music, festive food, signature cocktails, lively dancing, spirited bidding, and one extraordinary result:
$110,000 raised in support of cancer clinical trials at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
The evening was magnifique!
A whimsical floral display 
Guests at the buffet table
Guests arrived in Parisian Chic, enjoyed authentic French music, festive food, signature cocktails, and a dance floor that did not disappoint.
We were honored to hear from Dr. Karin Rabin, pediatric hematologist/oncologist and specialist in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and from Rachel Blanchard, whose daughter Hailey, is a patient of Dr. Rabin. Both shared the real impact of clinical trials.
Rachel’s story brought the room to its feet, while Dr. Rabin reminded us that 30 years ago, before trials like these, children like Hailey may not have had access to the targeted treatment she is receiving today.
Dr. Karen Rabin 
Rachel Blanchard
Every $2,000 raised helps one child
$2,000 helps cover one child’s participation in a cancer clinical trial, including:
• Trial coordination
• Data collection
• Participation support
These essential costs are not covered by insurance.
To our sponsors, donors, auction contributors, volunteers, speakers, guests, and everyone who helped bring April in Paris to life: thank you. We look forward to your participation next year!
Emcee Joe Cunningham 
The silent auction table.
There is still time to give
For those who could not attend, we missed you! For anyone who would like to make a gift, there is still time to support this important work.
Donate now to Help One Child Participate in a Clinical Trial