Philanthropy Events

2025 Events

March 27
March 27

Obliteride Team Captain Kickoff

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
Join us at a special event for anyone thinking about starting or bringing back an Obliteride team! You’ll hear from fellow team captains about how to build, inspire, and lead a successful team; talk with the researchers they support about how important our fundraising is for world-changing discoveries; go behind-the-scenes on a lab tour; and get important information on Obliteride 2025. All while enjoying snacks and beverages!
Location Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Arnold Building Atrium
Host Fred Hutch Obliteride
April 17
April 17

Forward Together

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
Join us for this breast cancer research fundraising event, where physicians, patients, researchers, and supporters will connect, build community and discuss the role each of us can play in fueling breast cancer breakthroughs.
Location Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Host Fred Hutch
May 8
May 8

Innovators Network Happy Hour

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. PDT
Mix and mingle with Fred Hutch researchers and fellow community members committed to ending cancer in our lifetime. You’ll get an inside look into the latest advances and discoveries in cancer and infectious disease research. IN Happy Hours are free and open to the community.
Location El Centro de la Raza
Host Innovators Network
May
May

GiveBIG

Donate to Fred Hutch via GiveBIG, Seattle’s annual community giving event powered by 501 Commons, and your gift will be matched!
Location Online
Host Washington Gives
June
June

Defeat Multiple Myeloma 5K

Walk or fun to raise funds to accelerate multiple myeloma research at Fred Hutch.
Location Magnuson Park
Host Run for Good Racing Company
Aug 6
Aug 6

Brotherton Cadillac's Celebrity Steak-Out

A celeb-studded annual steak dinner and auction to raise funds for Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Location Paramount Theatre
Host Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC
Aug 7
Aug 7

Jacob Green Charity Golf Classic

Join former Seattle Seahawk Jacob Green for his annual celebrity golf tournament to benefit families facing cancer.
Location The Golf Club at Newcastle
Host Jacob Green Charity Golf Classic
Aug 9
Aug 9

Obliteride

Fred Hutch Obliteride is a bike ride and 5K walk/run that connects and empowers people to help cure cancer faster by raising funds for Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Bike 25, 50, or 100 miles, walk or run a 5K, volunteer, or participate virtually!
Host Fred Hutch
Sept 6
Sept 6

Swim Across America – Seattle

Swim Across America – Seattle is an open-water, family-friendly swim in beautiful Lake Sammamish benefiting Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
Location Lake Sammamish State Park, Sunset Beach
Host Swim Across America
Sept 26
Sept 26

IN for the Hutch

IN for the Hutch is the Innovators Network's (IN) annual party with a purpose, where next-generation doers come together to launch the big ideas that will help end cancer and related diseases in our lifetime. Join us to fuel the search for innovations that will stop cancer IN its tracks.
Location Fremont Studios
Host IN for the Hutch Committee
Sept
Sept

Base 2 Space

Base 2 Space is a rare opportunity to climb the Space Needle's 832 open-air steps. It’s also a fundraiser to benefit Fred Hutch Cancer Center and the Space Needle Foundation. See you at the top of the needle!
Location Space Needle, Seattle Center
Host Space Needle

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