Donor Events

Join us at our fundraising events to support BRI.

Dreambuilders’ Ball 2010 May 8

Plans are underway for the 19th Annual Dreambuilders’ Ball to celebrate advances in research and to benefit Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason (BRI). Enjoy a black-tie evening, complete with gourmet dining, live and silent auctions, premier entertainment and dancing. The event will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at The Westin Seattle.  The theme is “Exploring the Mystery.”  The co-chairs for 2010 are Laura and Ian MacNeil and Kathleen Kobashi, MD, and Christopher Porter, MD.
 
For more information or to register, please visit https://www.virginiamason.org/dreambuildersball/ or  call 206-223-7504.

Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon At Seafair 

July 18
      
Break out the swim gear, dust off the running shoes and bicycle and get that training schedule going in preparation for one of the best triathlons in the Pacific Northwest. The Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair brings fun and excitement while the course scenery is magnificent. Test your skills and achieve your goals on this flat, fast and picturesque sprint triathlon course. The "sprint distance" triathlon features a 1/2-mile swim, 12-mile bike and 3.1-mile run.  The event is July 18 at Seward Park, Seattle.  For more information, visit http://www.seafair.com/events/triathlon/

Boeing Classic, the Annual PGA TOUR Champions Event Aug. 23 - 29

We are happy to announce that the Boeing Classic, the annual PGA TOUR Champions event hosted by Virginia Mason Medical Center, will benefit the Benaroya Research Institute, beginning in 2010.

The televised Boeing Classic will be held August 23-29 at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge golf course in Snoqualmie, Wash. The event includes 78 Champions Tour professionals with 54 holes of stroke play with no cut. The Boeing Classic earned the Champions Tours 2009 Outstanding Achievement Award. 

“We are honored to be selected as the beneficiary of the Boeing Classic,” says Gerald Nepom, MD, PhD, Director of BRI, an international leader in autoimmune disease research and one of the few institutes in the world dedicated to eliminating these diseases.

“Autoimmune diseases strike one in 20 Americans with conditions such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and many others,” says Dr. Nepom. “With the high visibility and public support of the Boeing Classic, we believe this will be a great partnership for increasing awareness of these devastating diseases that disproportionately affect people in the Pacific Northwest.” Funds raised during the tournament will help fund research into these diseases at BRI.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Boeing Classic, please visit http://www.boeingclassic.com/volunteers.php

More than 1,000 volunteers helped make the Boeing Classic a big success in 2009. The volunteers’ “can do” attitude, energy and passion is truly appreciated. In exchange for your time and volunteer fee, you will receive the official Boeing Classic Volunteer Package (valued at over $275) that includes event polo shirts, a jacket, cap, admission passes and many other benefits.

For tickets, events, sponsorships, or more information on the Boeing Classic, visit http://www.boeingclassic.com/index.php

Learn more about BRI

BRI Science Fridays

Several times a year, BRI hosts a program called BRI Science Fridays, where guests can enjoy a light breakfast, conversation and a tour with BRI administration and scientists. For more information or to sign up, contact Jessica Shaw at 206-583-6514.

Dates for 2010 are January 22, April 16, July 23 and October 29.

Supporters of BRI

Pat's Fund

A group increasing awareness and support of autoimmune disease research.

BRI Cycling Team

A group supporting awareness of BRI’s research efforts.