Tribute to Heroes
Honoring Gary Guthart
You’re invited to the Valley Medical Center Foundation Annual Gala, Tribute to Heroes
Presented by
Honoring Gary Guthart, CEO of Intuitive
On September 10, 2022 the VMC Foundation will once again host it’s annual gala, Tribute to Heroes at Hayes Mansion in San Jose. Set amongst the stars, this black tie event traditionally honors one local leader for their extraordinary impact on the health and safety of Santa Clara County’s most vulnerable residents. The VMC Foundation has selected Gary Guthart, CEO of Intuitive as it’s 2022 Tribute to Heroes Honoree.
Join us in honoring and thanking Gary and his Intuitive colleagues for their extraordinary support of local Covid-19 relief efforts, and to raise much needed dollars to support vital health programs and local healthcare workers battered by 2+ years of pandemic response. It will be an evening of celebration and fun with delicious food, fine wines, silent and live auctions, live music, and a worthy cause.
What: Tribute to Heroes, the VMC Foundation’s annual gala
Where: Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136
When: September 10, 2022 at 5:30PM
Why: Celebrate and honor local hero, Gary Guthart, CEO of Intuitive and join us in raising money to support vital health programs and local healthcare workers battered by 2+ years of pandemic response.
How: Sponsorships are currently available. Email Julie Surjan (Ott) for more information. Tickets are now available here.
Or to donate in Gary’s honor:
Wear: For ideas on what to wear, visit our Pinterest page.
Stay: Discounts are available for those who wish to stay the night at Hayes Mansion. Mention our group rate when booking.
Learn More: Read our press release.
Questions: Email Julie Surjan (Ott) or Noelle Wirth or call 408-885-5299
Gary gave the two things most needed; hope and resources.
Read more about Gary’s contributions here.
Thank you to our sponsors:
| Intuitive |
| Gary S. Guthart, Ph.D. |
| Intuitive Board of Directors |
| Bruce Cozadd |
| Healthier Kids Foundation |
| Myriam J. Curet, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
| Jamie Samath |
| Armature Systems |
| Craig H. Barratt, Ph.D. |
| Joseph & Retta Beery |
| Marcelle & Gary Dougan |
| Christina Egan – SCVMC & OCH Volunteer Services |
| Elaine Elkin |
| Michael Elliott & Jessica Friedman |
| FIRST 5 Santa Clara County |
| Aart de Geus & Esther John |
| Dolly Goel, M.D. |
| Health Net |
| Healthier Kids Foundation |
| Heritage Bank of Commerce |
| Amal M. Johnson |
| Earl & Nell Johnson |
| KLA |
| Amy Ladd, M.D. |
| Keith J. Leonard, Jr. |
| Alan J. Levy, Ph.D. |
| Dennis & Vivian Low “Gratitude” Table |
| McClelland Aviation |
| OCH NICU Heroes & Friends |
| Stacey Porter |
| Monica P. Reed, M.D. |
| Mark J. Rubash |
| Santa Clara Family Health Plan |
| SCVMC Community Based Clinical Disaster Response Team |
| SCVMC Executive Leadership |
| SCVMC MICC Heroes & Friends |
| SCVMC NICU Heroes & Friends |
| Sobrato Cancer Center Team, in memory of Nancy McGuinness, RN |
| Chuck Toeniskoetter |
| Valley Physicians Group |
