Blue Mountain

Cancer Foundation

Est. 2026 // Raised Here. Heals Here.

Community Gatherings & Fundraisers

Join us for an evening of purpose.

Throughout the year, the Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation hosts events that bring our community together—from intimate winemaker dinners to our signature annual gala. Each gathering is a chance to connect, celebrate, and support the neighbors in our fight against cancer.

Upcoming Events

Events

Date Event Details
August 14, 2026 Everen Winemaker Dinner
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Location: Everen Wines

Seating: Limited to 36

An intimate evening where the finest wines, locally sourced ingredients, and the region's most talented chefs come together around a shared table and a shared cause.

The menu will feature locally sourced seasonal ingredients paired to Everen's signature wines, with the winemaker guiding each course from the table.

This is not a gala. It's not a fundraiser in the traditional sense. It's a dinner — the kind you'll remember — with a purpose worth gathering for.

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August 28, 2026 Walla Walla Family Medical Center Health Fair
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September 11-13, 2026 Columbia County Fair - Dayton
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September 18-20, 2026 Garfield County Fair & Rodeo in Pomeroy
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October 9, 2026 GEMS Party
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Bring a bottle. Bring the good stuff. Uncork a cause.

Every serious wine lover has one — that bottle you've been saving for the right moment. A rare vintage. A cellar treasure. A story waiting to be poured. The GEMS Party is that moment. Join us for an intimate evening at a private residence on Walla Walla's Southside, where guests each bring their own hidden gem — a standout bottle to share with fellow wine lovers — and leave having tasted some of the finest pours the region, and the world, has to offer. Dress your best. Pour your best. Taste extraordinary. Over small bites and lively entertainment, you'll swirl, sip, and swap stories with a curated circle of fellow collectors and cause-driven wine lovers — all while raising funds that go directly toward supporting cancer patients right here in the Blue Mountain area.

Details:

What: The GEMS Party — an intimate wine-sharing evening

When: October 9th, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: A private residence, Southside (address shared upon RSVP)

What to bring: Your best bottle — the gem you've been saving

What's provided: Small bites, entertainment, and unforgettable company

Dress code: Your best

Benefiting: Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation — supporting cancer patients in the Blue Mountain area. 100% of the proceeds will be tax deductible.

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October 24, 2026 Pendleton Winemaker Dinner
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Great wine. Great company. A cause that touches us all.

Join us for an elegant evening c while supporting cancer care right here in our community. This inaugural event brings together a beautifully crafted menu, and neighbors who believe no one should face cancer alone.

Every ticket directly supports helping local patients and families access the care, transportation, and support they need close to home. When our neighbors face their hardest days, this community shows up. This evening is how we show up together.

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March 20, 2027 The Soirée
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Event: Our signature annual gala and community fundraiser

Details coming soon. An evening of elegance, celebration, and collective resolve.

The Soirée

About the Event

More than a fundraiser.
A community statement.

The Soirée has raised more than $1.9 million over the last four years, including more than $600,000 for breakthrough cancer research. That is what this community is capable of when it comes together.

Now operating under the direct stewardship of the Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation, The Soirée is entering a new chapter — one with a more direct pipeline to local families in need and a more transparent accounting of where every dollar goes.

Founding Event Note

The Inaugural Foundation Soirée

This year marks a milestone. The Soirée's first year as the signature event of the Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation is not just a continuation of what we have built — it is a declaration of what we are building next. We are preparing for the most impactful Soirée yet, and we want you in the room.

$1.9M+

Total Raised Over 4 Years

$600K+

Directed to Breakthrough Research

Sponsorship & Tables

For sponsors and tables.

Your partnership with The Soirée is a partnership with your community. Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels, each with meaningful visibility and impact. From presenting sponsorships to table packages, we have a way for every business and organization to show up for this cause.

The Gala Experience

What to Expect

Celebration

We honor brave survivors and acknowledge the extraordinary courage of those currently in the fight.

Community

The Soirée brings together dedicated donors, local healthcare partners, vital volunteers, and neighbors who share a profound common commitment to this region.

Impact

Every ticket, every paddle raise, and every table sponsorship goes directly to funding the Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation's mission for the fiscal year ahead.

A Message From the Board
"The Soirée has always been the heartbeat of our community. By bringing its management directly under the Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation, we ensure that every dollar raised is deployed more quickly and efficiently to the neighbors who need it."
— Blue Mountain Cancer Foundation