“Share the Hope” Event Raises More Than $592,000 For Advanced Technology to Support Local Cancer Care
Publish Date: 2026-05-17 15:33:00
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Funds Will Support Advanced Imaging Technology Provided by French Hospital Medical Center in a New Comprehensive Cancer Center
The French Hospital Medical Center (FHMC) Foundation is proud to announce that its 17th annual “Share the Hope” event, held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Hearst Ranch in San Simeon, raised more than $592,000 to support advanced imaging technology in a new San Luis Obispo comprehensive cancer center.
“The support shown at ‘Share the Hope’ every year powerfully illustrates what our generous community can accomplish together,” said Steve Hearst. “It is a deep honor to host this event at Hearst Ranch, knowing that it directly funds both the indispensable, no-cost services of the Hearst Cancer Resource Center and the progress toward a state-of-the-art new cancer center. This collaboration will deliver an unmatched patient experience, keeping exceptional cancer care close to home.”
More than 200 guests attended Share the Hope, which began with a reception by the famous Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle, followed by a gourmet dinner, live auction, and live music at the historic Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn. Since 2008, Share the Hope has raised more than $6.6 million to benefit French Hospital’s Hearst Cancer Resource Center—which offers no-cost programs, services, and resources for local cancer patients. The annual event is hosted by Steve and Barbara Hearst, whose family have been instrumental supporters of the HCRC since its inception in 2008.
“We are incredibly grateful for the compassionate support of our community, all to benefit local cancer patients,” said FHMC Chief Philanthropy Officer, Tessa Espinoza. “It is our privilege to provide care, healing, and critical resources through the new comprehensive cancer center and the Hearst Cancer Resource Center for anyone touched by cancer.”
The new cancer center will unite the oncology services of Dignity Health’s French Hospital Medical Center, Marian Regional…
