Tim & Jeannie Hamann Foundation
Tim & Jeannie Hamann, family and friends started fundraising annually for American Cancer’s Relay for Life, where monies are used for cancer research. One of their first ways of adding to that annual donation was their Annual Community Garage Sale, which grew for many years.
In 2005, they began their first Annual Dinner & Auction at their home, which took off and grew. It has continued to be very successful, to the point that it is now held at the Clocktower in Benicia to make way for all the donations and guests.
A need to start a 501(c)3 foundation arose when a close friend, in her early 30’s, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She was struggling with treatments while continuing to work, and challenges continued for her. The Hamanns did a picnic in the park; through Facebook, they reached out to many of her friends and raised over $4,000 so that she could replace her car, which was no longer running properly. The rest is, how they say—history!
In less than 5 years the Hamann Foundation has granted over $320,000 to local patients giving a HAND UP assisting with rents, house payments, groceries, gas cards, and medical expenses.
The Hamann Foundation continues to “Make a Difference” by giving grants to patients and sending money for research. They are currently working with John Muir, Sutter and Kaiser as well as directly with patients referred to them by the community.
The Hamann Foundation and its volunteers work tirelessly to raise more funds to help even more of the community. They originally started with one event and now they not only have the Annual Auction, but also a Rib Cook-off, Turkey Trot, and a “Sip and Shop” evening; all of which have proved to be extremely popular. The Hamann Foundation Annual Auction 2020 is scheduled for April 24th, and it is already headed to being a sell-out!
The Foundation makes a difference for those who are going through the journey of fighting cancer and just need a Hand Up to make life a little easier.
513 First St., Benicia, CA, 94510
(707) 246-6567
hamannfoundation.org
