Conversations for a Cure

8:30 a.m. – Wellness Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Wellness Breakfast Speaker
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Symposium

Montage Ballroom

Start your Saturday with a nutritious breakfast prepared by Montage Chef Jason Pringle. Following the breakfast, guests at the Cancer Research Symposium will hear from some of the nation’s leading scientists as they share more about the groundbreaking research being funded by the V Foundation. The researchers will discuss their backgrounds within the cancer research community, their current research projects, and the impact for patients and their families. Guests will get insight into the future of cancer research directly from the world-class scientists who are on the frontlines of accelerating Victory Over Cancer®.

Gala & Auction

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Reception | Vista Lawn
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Gala & Auction | Montage, Grand Lawn
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – After Party | Montage, Ballroom

The pinnacle event of the Sonoma Epicurean weekend includes an epic feast and spirited auction. The gala will offer guests gourmet food selections, the region’s best wines and a lively auction to benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research. This year’s auction lots include experiences, packages and one-of-a-kind items that are offered exclusively for this event. Attendees will have the thrill of engaging in friendly competitions among fellow bidders, while also supporting the most cutting-edge research in the nation with every paddle raised. The Gala & Auction is the grand finale of a memorable weekend that will provide the precious gift of hope to so many patients and families.