A poster for the 19th Annual B A Hero Celebration and Fundraiser Gala is overlaid on a nighttime view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Hep B Free

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities. - Discounted ticket for purchasing early - Reopened until Sept 25!

Early Bird Admission

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

LXCL:Can't make it but want to support our work? Donate the price of a ticket to support our life-saving work. $150 can pay for 7 screening tests! - You will receive a charity receipt for the full price of this ticket. If you would like to attend the event, please purchase a general admission ticket

Donation Ticket

LXCL:This sponsorship is reserved for individuals and couples who go above and beyond to lead the community in the fight against hepatitis B. You will be in the company of leaders like Vanita Louie, Caryl Ito, and more. The sponsorship includes 5 tickets to the gala.

Community Leader Sponsor

LXCL:Purchase 5 tickets together and save on admission. Perfect for friends, family, colleagues, or community groups.

Group of 5

LXCL:It’s almost gala time! Join us on October 15 for the Annual Be Free Gala. Final Release tickets are now available for those joining us for the big night.

Final Tickets

Check made out to Community Initiatives
Address to send check: Community Initiatives - 6192 Hep B Free
PO Box 45515
San Francisco, CA 94145-0515

Hep B Heroes Assemble! Join us this Oct. 15th, 2026 at the SF InterContinental Hotel in support of the fight against hep B! Mark your calendars! On Thursday, October 15, Hep B Free is back to celebrate its 19th year in the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer. Join us in 3rd floor Grand Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel for an amazing night of elegant food, drink, celebrations, awards, and memories! Make sure to come back to check updates on special guests, raffle prizes, and vacation packages. Want to help save lives and become a part of our recognized donors? Check out our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SW04_mxS0JaHRsJwOmKEyl-V6zOz4Z6d/view" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">2026 Gala Sponsorship Packet</a> to get started! THIS YEAR&#39;S THEME: &quot;Leading the Fight to Eliminate Hepatitis B&quot;Special guests: To be determinedDespite increasing challenges to hepatitis B efforts at the federal level, we remain deeply committed to advancing this work. This year, we have made meaningful progress partnering with local health systems to better understand the successes and barriers surrounding hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and linkage to care, and to share those lessons broadly. We were also proud to host our inaugural Hep B Free California Summit, gathering 200 people to bring greater visibility and momentum to hepatitis B advocacy and public health efforts across the state. 2030 is quickly approaching, and frustratingly, we are still not on track to reach national goals on hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and treatment. We continue to support Hep B Free Los Angeles and Hep B Free Arizona and explore other methods to improve advocacy here in the Bay and across the US! &nbsp;We hope&nbsp;you will join us in the fight?&ndash;&ndash;&ndash;EVENT DETAILSThe festivities will start at&nbsp;6:00PM (Pacific Standard Time).Dress Code:&nbsp;Business Casual or fancier, take the opportunity to dress up!&nbsp;Parking: Valet parking is available for $50 at the hotel. We recommend taking rideshare or carpooling.&ndash;&ndash;&ndash;SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES (Please note your entry ticket does not include any raffle tickets)Raffle Prizes:<ol fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$500 cash</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$400 cash</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">$250 cash</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">More to come!</li></ol>*Raffle tickets must be bought during the eventSilent Auction Items:&nbsp;Restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, and more!Silent Auction Vacation Packages for couples and groups:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lake Tahoe</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Mexico</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Croatia&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Europe</li></ul>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHY HEPATITIS B?<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1 in 12 Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander immigrant adults are chronically infected with hepatitis B.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">2 out of 3 people don&#39;t know they have hepatitis B.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the entire world. There is no cure, but there is a treatment that can help you manage your condition.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">With simple testing, vaccination and early treatment we can beat hepatitis B.</li></ul>Your purchase of a ticket makes our education and screening possible and gets us one step closer to winning the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer.Help us build a Hep B Free Bay Area. To learn more about us visit our <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.sfhepbfree.org/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">website</a>.&mdash;&mdash;&mdash;Unable to attend but still want to support? Or just want to give a little extra? Consider donating!If you are unable to attend, then please consider donating to us for the value of the ticket in the amount of&nbsp;$140. Hep B Free is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782253818/wysiwyg/yulph1lkmuj9tsecdf2n.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782254786/wysiwyg/yohnn5qzucf4ywlxlukj.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> SPONSORS:&nbsp; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1790656680/wysiwyg/kfggkerxsjegei5ie7ub.jpg" style="width: 827px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 827px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Hep B Heroes Assemble! Join us this Oct. 15th, 2026 at the SF InterContinental Hotel in support of the fight against hep B! Mark your calendars! On Thursday, October 15, Hep B Free is back to celebrate its 19th year in the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer. Join us in 3rd floor Grand Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel for an amazing night of elegant food, drink, celebrations, awards, and memories! Make sure to come back to check updates on special guests, raffle prizes, and vacation packages. Want to help save lives and become a part of our recognized donors? Check out our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SW04_mxS0JaHRsJwOmKEyl-V6zOz4Z6d/view" target="_blank">2026 Gala Sponsorship Packet</a> to get started! THIS YEAR'S THEME: "Leading the Fight to Eliminate Hepatitis B"Special guests: To be determinedDespite increasing challenges to hepatitis B efforts at the federal level, we remain deeply committed to advancing this work. This year, we have made meaningful progress partnering with local health systems to better understand the successes and barriers surrounding hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and linkage to care, and to share those lessons broadly. We were also proud to host our inaugural Hep B Free California Summit, gathering 200 people to bring greater visibility and momentum to hepatitis B advocacy and public health efforts across the state. 2030 is quickly approaching, and frustratingly, we are still not on track to reach national goals on hepatitis B screening, vaccination, and treatment. We continue to support Hep B Free Los Angeles and Hep B Free Arizona and explore other methods to improve advocacy here in the Bay and across the US!  We hope you will join us in the fight?–––EVENT DETAILSThe festivities will start at 6:00PM (Pacific Standard Time).Dress Code: Business Casual or fancier, take the opportunity to dress up! Parking: Valet parking is available for $50 at the hotel. We recommend taking rideshare or carpooling.–––SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE PRIZES (Please note your entry ticket does not include any raffle tickets)Raffle Prizes:<ol><li>$500 cash</li><li>$400 cash</li><li>$250 cash</li><li>More to come!</li></ol>*Raffle tickets must be bought during the eventSilent Auction Items: Restaurant gift certificates, hotel stays, and more!Silent Auction Vacation Packages for couples and groups:<ul><li>Lake Tahoe</li><li>Mexico</li><li>Croatia </li><li>Europe</li></ul>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHY HEPATITIS B?<ul><li>1 in 12 Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander immigrant adults are chronically infected with hepatitis B.</li><li>2 out of 3 people don't know they have hepatitis B.</li><li>Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the entire world. There is no cure, but there is a treatment that can help you manage your condition.</li><li>With simple testing, vaccination and early treatment we can beat hepatitis B.</li></ul>Your purchase of a ticket makes our education and screening possible and gets us one step closer to winning the fight against hepatitis B and liver cancer.Help us build a Hep B Free Bay Area. To learn more about us visit our <a href="https://www.sfhepbfree.org/" target="_blank">website</a>.———Unable to attend but still want to support? Or just want to give a little extra? Consider donating!If you are unable to attend, then please consider donating to us for the value of the ticket in the amount of $140. Hep B Free is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782253818/wysiwyg/yulph1lkmuj9tsecdf2n.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1782254786/wysiwyg/yohnn5qzucf4ywlxlukj.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" /> SPONSORS:  <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1790656680/wysiwyg/kfggkerxsjegei5ie7ub.jpg" style="width:827px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" />

Hep B Free

19th Annual B A Hero Celebration and Fundraiser

Grand Ballroom 3rd floor - 888 Howard St

Donation Ticket

$150

Community Leader Sponsor

$2,000

Group of 5

$700

Final Tickets

$170

General Admission

$150

Early Bird Admission

$135

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