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Past Events from September 6 – November 27 – Charities for Children, Organizations to Help Children

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Project QUEST Back-to-School Community Fair | San Antonio

Elmendorf Lake Park 3700 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fresh Start invites you to a fun-filled day at the Project QUEST Back-to-School Community Fair! Kick off the school year at this free event offering community resources, backpacks, school supplies and produce bags at no cost.

Stop by to enjoy the day and meet Nurse Angela, who will be available to answer questions and share information about Fresh Start.

Transplants for Children Community Fair | San Antonio

Lady Bird Johnson Park 10700 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fresh Start invites you to a fun-filled day at the TFC Community Fair at Lady Bird Johnson Park in San Antonio! This free event offers community resources, games, vendors, food trucks, music and more! Stop by to enjoy the day and meet Nurse Angela, who will be available to answer questions and share information about ... Read more

Roosevelt Cluster’s Neighbors Together Event | San Antonio

Roosevelt High School 5110 Walzem Rd, San Antonio, TX, United States

Fresh Start invites you to a lively, enjoyable day at the Roosevelt Cluster’s Neighbors Together event in San Antonio! Located at Roosevelt High School, this free community gathering will feature food, music, activities, games, performances, exhibitors and more.

Come join the excitement and meet Nurse Angela, who will be available to answer questions and share information about Fresh Start.

Fresh Start Screening Clinic hosted by Vista Community Clinic

Fallbrook Pediatrics 321 E Alvarado St, Fallbrook, CA, United States

If you have a child or know of a child in need of reconstructive surgery but don’t have insurance or financial resources to cover the cost, Fresh Start can help! You’re welcome to stop by any of the free screening clinics listed below. A Fresh Start medical staff member will be available to answer any questions you may have and determine if the child is eligible to proceed with the process of becoming a Fresh Start patient. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can complete an application in advance here. If you need any assistance, please call patient services at:
English: 760-579-9110.
Español: 760-448-2012.

Class for a Cause

Affirmation of Wellness 713 Mission Ave Ste A, Oceanside, United States

Join us on Saturday, October 11, for a yoga class you won't forget — all while supporting a great cause. A suggested $10 donation will benefit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide life-changing surgery and medical care to children with physical deformities.

Class times are as follows: 9:30 am and 11:00 am.

Sign up through the Affirmations of Wellness app.

Mermaid Series 17th Annual Women’s Run | San Francisco, CA

Crissy Field 920 Old Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Whether you're running through scenic San Francisco or joining virtually, you'll be making a difference. Run and support a great cause — every donation made through registration will go directly to Fresh Start. Use code FRESHSTART for an exclusive 10% off!

Schedule:

7:00 am - Sirena10 Mile

7:30 am - 10K

8:00 am - 5K

10:00 am - Mermaid Dash (All Ages)

Click the link below for more information:

https://www.mermaidseries.com/mermaid-run-san-francisco

Mermaid Series Trail Run | Woodside, CA

Huddart Park 1100 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA, United States

Enjoy the beautiful nature trails at Huddart Park by running, walking or hiking — or by participating virtually! No matter the distance (3 to 9 miles, a half marathon or more), you'll be making a difference. So get active and support a great cause. Every donation made through registration will go directly to Fresh Start. Use code FRESHSTART for an exclusive 10% off!

Schedule:

8:30 am - Sirena 6 Hour

8:45 am - Half Marathon

8:55 am - 9 Mile

9:10 am - 6 Mile

9:20 am - 3 Mile

10:30 am - Mermaid Dash

Click the link below for more information:

https://www.mermaidseries.com/mermaid-trail-run-huddart

Celebrity Golf Classic Pre-Tournament Dinner | Dallas, TX

Stonebriar Country Club 5050 Country Club Dr, Frisco, TX, United States

Join us for Fresh Start's inaugural Celebrity Golf Classic, hosted by Tim and Sherice Brown in Dallas, TX. The pre-tournament dinner, auction and program will be on November 9, followed by the golf tournament on November 10. Both days will take place at the beautiful Stonebriar Country Club. This star-studded event includes a cocktail reception, buffet dinner, silent and live auction, opportunity drawing and program — all for a great cause!

Click the below link for dinner tickets, foursomes or sponsorship opportunities!

https://freshstartsg.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/FreshStartCelebrityGolfClassicDallas2025/tabid/1546564/Default.aspx

Celebrity Golf Classic Tournament | Dallas, TX

Stonebriar Country Club 5050 Country Club Dr, Frisco, TX, United States

Join us for the first-ever Fresh Start Celebrity Golf Classic in Dallas, TX, hosted by Tim and Sherice Brown. The pre-tournament dinner, auction and program will be on November 9, followed by the golf tournament on November 10. Both days will take place at the beautiful Stonebriar Country Club. This is a hole-in-one event you won't want to miss. Get the chance to golf with a celebrity in your foursome while helping us swing toward a brighter future for children in need of reconstructive surgery. The event is followed by an awards luncheon.

Click the below link for dinner tickets, foursomes or sponsorship opportunities!

https://freshstartsg.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/FreshStartCelebrityGolfClassicDallas2025/tabid/1546564/Default.aspx

34th Annual Butterfly Ball

San Diego Air & Space Museum 2001 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA, United States

Enjoy cocktails, dinner, a silent and live auction, live entertainment by the Highway Man Show featuring Tony Suraci and American Idol's Makayla Phillips, and an inspiring program as we come together under the stars to support life-changing surgeries and medical care for children in need.

Click the below link to purchase dinner tickets or for sponsorship opportunities!

https://freshstartsg.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/34thAnnualFreshStartButterflyBall/AuctionItemDonation/tabid/1544532/Default.aspx

Fresh Start Joins the O’side Turkey Trot

North Coast Highway 330 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, United States

We’re lacing up for a cause that changes lives! Join Fresh Start Surgical Gifts at this year’s O’side Turkey Trot as we raise awareness and support for children in need of life-changing reconstructive surgery and medical care — all provided 100% free of charge.

Every child deserves the chance to grow up confident, healthy and proud of who they are. At Fresh Start, our volunteer surgeons and medical teams transform the lives of children born with physical differences caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease — right here in San Diego and across the nation.

Donate $10 or more and we’ll send you a Fresh Start sports headband as a thank-you for helping kids on their journey to healing!

Prefer to pick yours up in person? Stop by our Fresh Start table at the Turkey Trot — we’ll be there cheering on every runner and celebrating every act of kindness.

100% of every dollar donated directly supports children’s medical care.

Together, we can give kids a Fresh Start and make every step count! Click here for more information and registration.