Under the HARVEST MOON - platinum sponsors
Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics
Iredale Mineral Cosmetics has been a tremendous supporter of this campaign with both major funding and in-kind product donations for many of our "Green Spa" events. Their willingness to help create awareness around safer choices has been a terrific boost to our outreach efforts. We are thrilled to be in a partnership with Iredale. Jane Iredale introduced her unique skin care makeup line in May of 1994. It was the first full makeup line on the market to offer not just color enhancement but also benefits to the skin. The products are based on micronized minerals and are made without fillers and binders (such as talc and mineral oil) and without chemical dyes or preservatives.
Fred Gellert Family Foundation
Fred Gellert Family Foundation has been a devoted and generous supporter of both The Search for the Cause Campaign and the Teens for Safe Cosmetics Campaign.
“I wear this tag to remember my mother’s enormous compassion and my commitment to deliver a healthy future to her grandchildren.”
— Annette Gellert
The Village at Corte Madera
The Village at Corte Madera partnered with the Marin Cancer Project in 2005 committed to the quest to Search for the Cause of the high rates of Cancer in Marin County. They erected a 60 foot tower honoring all of the people who have been touched by cancer in our cities and towns. One year later the partnership continues. “We are proud to have served the Marin Community for 21 years. We cherish the relationships we have created with you as a result of our partnership and remain staunchly committed to the fight against this insidious disease.”
The Schow Family Foundation
The Schow Family Foundation has given fantastic continued support to our efforts both on Search for the Cause and the Teens for Safe Cosmetics Campaign. They were sponsors this past year of the National Teens for Safe Cosmetics Summit. Sue Schow is a member of the Search for the Cause Board of Directors.
Axion Design
Axion Design is a woman-owned and operated business dedicated to exercising green business practices, and to joining our community in the effort to stay informed and make smart environmental choices. We wanted to support and celebrate Teens for SAFE Cosmetics by helping them in every way possible make noise for their cause starting with a fresh, sophisticated ID that would excite and inspire, showing that green can have attitude and be edgy, feminine, and fun with attention-grabbing materials that will spread the word!
For over 38 years, Axion Design has specialized in consulting and creative services in the area of brand identity, strategic marketing communications and retail package design. Axion believes in listening, collaborating, developing, and then delivering. We are 100% committed to our clients. It shows in our award-winning work and our clients' success.
Berg Holdings
For the past two years, Berg Holdings has given us a home in their office space in Sausalito. This organization would not continue to thrive without their generous and amazing support. Thank you Skip and Alan.
Under the HARVEST MOON - GOLD sponsors
Whole Foods Market
motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet"(tm) captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket and America's first national certified organic grocer. In fiscal year 2006, the company had sales of $5.6 billion and currently has more than 190 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
alice radio
Alice Radio with the magnificent support of morning show host, Sarah Clark have been a fantastic support to this organization. Our recent partnership with the Now & Zen Fest and Summer Thing concerts in Golden Gate Park brought great awareness to our efforts and funding to our programs. We applaud Alice Radio for their amazing community support on so many fronts.
Green Fusion
Green Fusion is a San Anselmo green business that has been a tremendous supporter of our efforts and like-minded in helping to create a greener world.
Green Fusion Design Center is a unique retail store, gallery and education center featuring green building materials and natural home furnishings, a book store, and a marketing galley for our partners, products, and services. For both the novice and profession green builder, we are here to offer products and information for creating healthier environments - commercial and residential.
We invite you to share your ideas, suggestions or products with us. Please, by all means, let us know of a person or company that stands out as an earth-steward.
Under the HARVEST MOON - silver sponsors
bay club marin
Bay Club Marin is an active and elegant place where you can tune your body, calm your mind and renew your spirit. Thoughtfully designed and conveniently located—this is the club that you've been waiting for.
The mission of Bay Club Marin is to enhance the lives of its members by providing them with a broad range of athletic and personal services in an atmosphere of comfort and congeniality. Our professional staff is guided by an abiding belief in member service, and their extensive education and experience enables them to deliver on this tenet with passion and dedication.
NAIBT Commercial
NAI BT Commercial is pleased to support Search for the Cause in its mission of raising awareness regarding the high incidence of all cancers in Marin County and seeking solutions for and funding research on the causes of cancer and potentially beneficial lifestyle changes to help avoid cancer.
In our opinion, Search for the Cause embodies the principal Margaret Mead alluded to when she said, "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
NAI BT Commercial provides commercial real estate solutions for our clients through a global, managed network of 350 offices in 45 countries. We are known for our intimate local market knowledge, collaborative corporate culture, knowledgeable and experienced people, and commitment to client service. Visit us on the web at www.naibtcommercial.com.
esurance
the kelleher corporation
"The Kelleher Corporation supports Search for the Cause in honor of all those who have survived cancer.” –Bari Kelleher
The Kelleher Corporation is a second year sponsor of the Search for the Cause annual benefit. It is because of partnerships with our local business community and our residents that our work continues. Since 1970, the Kelleher Corporation has been a leader in the moulding and lumber industry and today is one of the largest distributors of wood moulding and accessories in the western United States. We represent some of the finest wood moulding mills in the United States and throughout the world, to provide a diverse range of products at affordable prices.
marin independent journal
The Marin IJ, our local community daily newspaper is a tremendous community supporter. They were the first sponsor of our efforts when we began this journey in 2002 led by their publisher Roger Grossman who has since succombed to cancer. We honor him each day that we continue our quest to understand how to reverse this disease in our community. We thank the IJ for standing with us in our efforts.
marin magazine
We have been working with Marin Magazine for two years. Their mission as a community magazine fits beautifully with our efforts; uncovering history and tradition, finding out what’s new and innovative, and building community. The opportunity to partner with Thought-provoking stories, profiles of Bay Area personalities, journeys to destinations near and far—plus the best places to dine, shop, play, and enjoy Marin County and beyond—Marin Magazine is the single best resource for reaching the region’s most affluent readers. With sharp, insightful writing and gorgeous photography and artwork, Marin Magazine keeps readers informed on the hot new trends, the latest fashion and home ideas, the most noteworthy social events, and all the cultural richness of Marin, San Francisco, and beyond.
petaluma poultry
To forge partnerships with a company that has such an enormous commitment to sustaining our world is a great honor.
As a pioneer and leader in the organic foods industry, Petaluma Poultry is dedicated to farming practices that renew natural and human resources. Their goal is to produce the finest poultry products while reducing waste, preserving our environment, supporting employees' comfort and efficiency, and contributing to their local community.
robert & denise kline
sonoma direct
Under the HARVEST MOON - bronze sponsors
Linda Laskowski
Peter & Mimi Buckley
Kathryn Taylor
Restaurant Partners
Cucina Jackson Fillmore
Farralon
Good Earth Natural Foods
Il Fornaio
insalatas
Chef /owner, Heidi Krahling has been a wonderful partner since we started this organization 5 years ago, Insalata’s food, with its soulful, rustic style, draws inspiration from all parts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Insalata’s, with its wildly successful restaurant, also has an extensive takeout section, which serves such delectable items as Moroccan Lamb Tagine, Honey Pomegranate Glazed Gamehens, Marco Polo Noodles, and Apricot Cherry Galettes.
Piatti
Executive Chef, Lissa Kane has supported every single event we have done in the past 5 years. In fact we can't imagine doing an event without her by our side. Piatti’s commitment to our surroundings is reflected in their dedication to community and environment. Lissa spends hours at the farmers market weekly supporting local and organic farming. Piatti restaurants are gathering places where friends, family and neighbors eat, drink and socialize while enjoying the sense of community found in Italy’s most popular trattorias