Harvest for Hope
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The Emilio Nares Foundation (ENF), a nonprofit that helps families navigate their child’s journey through cancer, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 20th Annual Harvest for Hope event, scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 10th, at 2 p.m. at the picturesque Coasterra to help raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The 20th Annual Harvest for Hope event is a foodie festival with offerings from 19 local businesses, showcasing the vibrant culinary scene of San Diego. Attendees can expect an exceptional dining experience, complemented by a variety of spirits that perfectly capture the essence of the region. Adding to the ambience will be Fred Benedetti, a renowned guitarist known for his soul-stirring performances. Carlo Cecchetto, a well-respected anchorman with more than 15 years of dedicated service in the San Diego community, will be returning as the event's charismatic host.
After co-founders Richard and Diane Nares’ son Emilio lost his brave battle with cancer at only five years old, they felt inspired to help other families in remembrance of Emilio’s legacy. The Emilio Nares Foundation recognizes that not all children with cancer have access to transportation services that get them to the life-saving appointments they need to beat their battle with cancer. Harvest for Hope is only one of the ways the Emilio Nares Foundation gives families the gift of hope through providing free transportation to medical treatments for underserved children with cancer.
Since 2003, the Emilio Nares Foundation’s flagship program, Ride with Emilio, has travelled over 1.3 million miles to safely transport 5,000 children to their medical treatments. Altogether, ENF has served over 6,000 families in Southern California and continues to support children fighting cancer and their families through fundraisers like Harvest for Hope.
"We are beyond thrilled to commemorate two decades of serving families impacted by childhood cancer," says Diane Nares, Co-founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation. "The annual Harvest for Hope event embodies the spirit of unity and generosity that has propelled us forward. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have stood by us, and we look forward to continuing our mission to help children and families get the life-saving treatments they need."
“As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, Harvest for Hope takes on added significance,” said Karen Terra, President and CEO of the Emilio Nares Foundation. “This milestone allows us to express our gratitude to the donors who have been instrumental in supporting our journey from the very beginning. Their contributions have been instrumental in shaping ENF’s impact over the years.”
The Emilio Nares Foundation invites all members of the community to join them in celebrating this momentous occasion at Coasterra on Sunday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m. For ticket information and event details, please visit here.
The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 10 at Coasterra Restaurant, located at 880 Harbor Island Dr., San Diego CA 92101.
Sponsorship opportunities for community members and those unable to attend are also available. Purchase tickets or become a sponsor here.
To learn more about the Emilio Nares Foundation, visit ENFHope.org or follow us on Instagram @ENF_Hope, Twitter @ENFHope and Facebook @EmilioNaresFoundation.
About Emilio Nares Foundation:
The Emilio Nares Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps families navigate their child’s journey with cancer and provides programs to support a child’s best chance of recovery. Founded in 2003 by Diane and Richard Nares, after their son Emilio Nares lost his brave battle with cancer at only five years old, the Emilio Nares Foundation provides free services for families and patients through one of the most difficult and sometimes devastating times of their lives. The flagship Ride With Emilio pediatric cancer patient transportation program ensures no child misses a life-saving cancer treatment due to lack of transportation in four Southern California counties, including San Diego County, Imperial County, Orange County and Los Angeles County. For more information, visit www.enfhope.org.
