Gala Wednesday September 10, 2025 6:30pm and an image of doctors protesting

SF Bay Physicians for Social Responsibility
2025 Annual GALA: Gathering for Action, Leadership, and Advocacy

Democracy Under Threat: Health, Climate, and Global Security at Risk

Wednesday, September 10, 6:30pm-8:00pm, online

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As the current administration continues its attacks on science, public health, and democratic institutions—rolling back environmental protections, slashing funding for academic and scientific research, and stoking political division—the health of our patients, communities, and planet is under unprecedented threat. Academic institutions such as UCSF, Stanford, UC Berkeley, etc. are also facing growing pressure and financial strain as federal support dwindles and political interference increases.

So now, more than ever, we’re relying on the strength of our community.
In this critical moment, we are convening an evening of insight and action, featuring:

  • Tracey Woodruff – Director of UCSF’s Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment; Environmental Research and Translation for Health Center; and the Center to End Corporate Harm

  • Norman Solomon – Acclaimed journalist, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Accuracy, and National Director of RootsAction

Together, we’ll explore how to push back against the dismantling of public protections, environmental health research, and advance a vision of a healthier, more just democracy. We will also recognize our Emerging Health-Activist Awardees, spotlighting the next generation of changemakers. Past awardees have included trainees from UCSF, Stanford, Highland Hospital, and UC Berkeley, to name just a few.

Become a Gala Sponsor!

Click HERE for our easy and secure online form.

For assistance, or to recommend a potential sponsor such as your employer, please contact Executive Director Marj Plumb at director@sfbaypsr.org. Thank you!

Our heartfelt gratitude to our first generous Individual GALA sponsors!

Champions: $10,000
Barbara C. Erny, MD
Robert M. Gould, MD & Patrice Sutton, MPH
Janice L. Kirsch, MD, MPH
Nancy J. Newman & Mark Walstrom
Tom Newman, MD, MPH & Johannah Newman, PharmD

Sustainers: $5,000
Michael J. Martin, MD, MPH & Jeannee P. Martin, RN, MPH

Supporters: $2,500
Mary L. Williams, MD & Peter M. Elias, MD

Advocates: $1,000
Bret Andrews, DO
Marj Plumb, DrPH & Tracy Weitz, PhD

Contributors: $500
Anonymous
Henry L. Abrons, MD, MPH
Martin L. Fishman, MD, MPA
Jeff Ritterman, MD & Vivien Feyer, EdM, CAS

Thank you to our first Institutional GALA Sponsors!

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We are so grateful to our GALA sponsors for supporting SF Bay PSR’s work and for being partners in our mutual work to improve health and the climate. Click on the links below to learn more about their important work.