Get Involved
Getting involved with the Central Valley Cancer Foundation offers several meaningful ways to support the local community in Stockton and the surrounding areas. You can make a direct impact by participating in upcoming events, which provide opportunities for both volunteering and community connection.
For those looking to contribute financially, donations help fund essential services and resources for patients facing various types of cancer. Additionally, staying engaged through their Blog and News or social media platforms allows you to help spread awareness and advocate for local cancer support initiatives.
Join us on the ground for our local fundraisers and community outreach programs. Whether it's helping with setup at a 5K or assisting at a gala, your time directly supports our mission.
Event Volunteers
Help us spread awareness and provide resources to those navigating their cancer journey. From sharing educational materials to participating in support groups, you can be a voice for local patients.
Support & Advocacy
Participate in our annual Thanksgiving Meals of Hope program. We provide nutritious, festive meals to cancer patients and their families, ensuring no one feels forgotten during the holiday season.
Holiday Outreach
Align your business with a cause that hits home. We offer various sponsorship levels for our annual events that provide vital funding for cancer research and patient assistance in the Central Valley.
Corporate Partnership
Founding Benefactor:
Mark Garibaldi
We are truly honored to recognize our Founding Benefactor, Mark Garibaldi, whose leadership as the very first supporter helped bring the Central Valley Cancer Foundation’s mission to life.
Your generosity was more than a donation, it ignited momentum, inspired confidence, and helped build the foundation for everything we are growing into. Because of you, hope is reaching farther, support is strengthening, and lives will be changed in meaningful ways.
We are deeply grateful for your vision and commitment.
About our Founding Benefactor:
Mark Garibaldi is a dedicated donor and respected leader in property management and real estate development, with a career spanning over 30 years throughout the Central Valley, Sacramento, and beyond. His professional journey has been defined by a commitment to building strong communities and lasting relationships. Mark has faced significant health challenges, including diagnoses of multiple myeloma and amyloidosis, and has undergone treatment with Dr. AJ at Stockton Hematology as well as at UCSF. Despite these challenges, his resilience and positive outlook continue to inspire those around him. Above all, Mark values his family—his wife, four children, and six grandchildren—who remain the center of his life. A proud member of the Stockton and San Joaquin County community, he enjoys spending his free time golfing, collecting cars, and making memories with his loved ones.
