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If you happen to be walking by Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday, Nov. 20, don’t be surprised if you hear “Don’t Stop,” “Gold Dust Woman” or “Go Your Own Way” blasting out of the ballpark.
And that’s because it’s just been announced that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act behind all those songs — Fleetwood Mac — is performing at the home of the San Francisco Giants.
It’s the 10th annual Concert for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, which is held in conjunction with Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event.
A crowd of some 40,000 is expected to attend.
Many of those people will be badge holders for the Dreamforce event. Now, you don’t have to be a part of that mega-happening to attend the concert. But you will need money.
Tickets for the event start at $1,000. Some corporate VIP ticket packages go as high as $1 million.
See www.theconcertforkids.com for more information.
Prior to the performance, UCSF Health CEO Mark Laret and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals president Michael Anderson will present the Colin Powell Medal of Courage, which is given out annually to one child with this special award for demonstrating outstanding courage, empathy, and perseverance during their treatment process.
This year’s Colin Powell Medal of Courage goes to 15-year-old UCSF patient Carlos Prieto.
“On January 2, 2019, Carlos was a healthy 14-year-old boy riding his bike near Oakland’s Fruitvale BART Station around lunchtime when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver and dragged four blocks by the vehicle’s undercarriage,” according to a news release. “A brief stop dislodged him, the driver sped from the scene, and Carlos was left in critical condition with 30 broken bones, severe internal bleeding, a detached left ear, and such significant skin loss that he was ultimately treated as a burn victim.”
The news release continues:
“For three months, Carlos recovered in the care of doctors and nurses at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, enduring more than 10 surgeries, excruciating daily wound care, and over 100 grueling therapy sessions. Throughout his treatment, fear never showed up. Carlos demonstrated perseverance and positivity, was respectful and kind to everyone, supportive of other kids, and brave. With encouragement from his medical team, he kept up his studies and completed his sophomore year of high school in June. Carlos is amazed, proud, and grateful to his medical team at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals because he can now not only walk, but also ride his bike again.”
The schedule for the concert is:
6:30 p.m.: Doors open; VIP cocktail reception
7:20 p.m.: UCSF Colin Powell Medal of Courage Presentation
7:30 p.m.: Opening act (TBA)
9 p.m. : Fleetwood Mac performance
10:30 pm: The Club After Party
