Life Science Cares Bay Area

?? ?? The #TimmermanTraverse is this weekend! Help us reach our $1M fundraising goal!! Please donate here: https://lnkd.in/ewMeRFhY So much gratitude for everyone hiking for the Bay Area chapter of Life Science Cares, Inc.: Vineeta Agarwala, MD PhD, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz a16z Jennifer Isacoff McNealey, Chief Financial Officer, Abdera Therapeutics Jason Coloma, CEO, Maze Therapeutics Racquel Bracken, Partner, Venrock Ethan Weiss, Entrepreneur in Residence, Third Rock Ventures Josh Lehrer Douglas Cogen, Partner, Fenwick & West Thank you!

Join Life Science Cares Bay Area Cares in spreading warmth and hope this winter! ???? We’re partnering with Safe Passages to host a Coat Drive and need your help to make an impact! Collect new or gently used coats to support families in need. ?? Donations accepted through December 13th. ?? Ready to host a drive? Contact Cat Lopez at [email protected]. Together, let’s keep our community warm this holiday season! ?? #LifeScienceCares #SafePassages #CoatDrive #CommunityImpact #SpreadWarmth

Spread the Holiday Cheer with HealthRIGHT 360! ??? This holiday season, join Life Science Cares in supporting HealthRIGHT 360 by donating items from their Holiday Wish List. Your generosity can help bring warmth and joy to those in need, with much-needed items like gloves, hats, socks, blankets, toiletries, and more. ?????? ?? How You Can Help: Visit the wishlist here: https://conta.cc/40UHfUM - Go to HealthRight360 Holiday Wish List to donate directly. Together, we can make the holidays brighter for everyone. Thank you for your kindness! ?? #LifeScienceCares #HealthRIGHT360 #HolidayGiving #SpreadJoy #CommunitySupport #GiveBack

Inspire the Next Generation with STEM! ???? Life Science Cares is hosting a STEM Toy Drive to benefit Scientific Adventures for Girls and PIEFEST—two amazing organizations dedicated to empowering underserved youth through STEM education. ?? How You Can Help: ?? Shop from our Amazon Wishlist - https://conta.cc/4fZdI0D ?? Donate new STEM toys or kits ?? Deadline: 11/28/2024 Your donation will help spark creativity, curiosity, and confidence in the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow. We’re currently at 192 toys - help us get to our collective goal. Thank you for supporting this impactful initiative! #LifeScienceCares #ScientificAdventuresForGirls #PIEFEST #STEMToyDrive #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators #GivingBack

Please spread the word to your Employee Resource Groups about the Dec. 4 DEI Panel (4-6 PM PT)! Life Science Cares Bay Area is pleased to partner with Ultragenyx and BLOC (Biotechnology Leaders of Color), on this insightful conversation on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within our organizations. We are thrilled to have these speakers: ?Dee Olomajeye Dragon, Vice President of People & Culture Strategy at Senti Biosciences ? Erik Harris, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer at Ultragenyx ? Ted W. Love, MD, Chairman of the Board at Biotechnology Innovation Organization and Senior Consultant at Pfizer ? Rahsaan Thompson, Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Compliance Officer at Zevra Therapeutics ?? Register to reserve your spot by this Fri 11/22: https://conta.cc/49fcHzr

Join Life Science Cares in our mission to promote literacy through our Book Drive for Breakthrough San Francisco! ??? Our goal is to collect 300 books to benefit students at Breakthrough SF, a program dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for underserved youth. Your donation can help inspire the next generation of readers and leaders! ?? How to Help: Visit the wishlist here: Amazon Wishlist to donate directly. Together, we can make a big difference—one book at a time! Thank you for your support. ?? #LifeScienceCares #BreakthroughSF #BookDrive #LiteracyMatters #SupportEducation #CommunityImpact

A big thank you to Allay Therapeutics for making a huge impact at Second Harvest Food Bank! ???? This incredible group of volunteers worked together to assemble Core Product Boxes, with a goal of completing 20 pallets (60 boxes each). These boxes, filled with nutritious produce, are distributed to 550 distribution centers across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, feeding families in need. Each box helps provide meals for a family of four. ???????? Your teamwork and dedication are helping ensure families have access to fresh, healthy food. We’re so grateful for your partnership and generosity! #LifeScienceCares #AllayTherapeutics #SecondHarvestFoodBank #CommunityImpact #FightingHunger #VolunteerSpotlight

Huge shoutout to our incredible corporate partners at Healthpeak Properties, Inc. for spreading holiday cheer in a truly meaningful way! This season, they went above and beyond by creating 150 thoughtful stocking stuffers filled with special holiday gifts for community members at Family House Inc. We all need an opportunity to have something special this holiday season, and Healthpeak’s generosity is a reminder of how impactful kindness can be. Thank you, Healthpeak, for helping to brighten the holidays and bring joy to so many families. We’re grateful for your partnership and for all you do to support our mission! Happy Holidays from all of us at Family House Inc.! ??

?? Calling Life Science Companies: Empower the Next Generation of Diverse Talent for Summer 2025! ?? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by providing real-world experience and mentorship to talented undergraduates from low-income backgrounds?Join the collective of leading Life Science companies committed to shaping the future by hosting students with incredible potential through?Project Onramp! Project Onramp?connects ambitious, Pell granted students with life-changing summer internships in the life sciences. By opening your doors, you’re not just offering a job—you’re helping shape careers, expand perspectives, and build a more inclusive industry. ? ?? Why get involved? Gain access to enthusiastic students eager to learn and contribute to the life sciences field. Join a network of companies dedicated to providing experience and exposure to tomorrow's leaders while promoting diversity and inclusion within our industry. ?? Make an Impact Together, we can break down barriers, uplift emerging talent, and ensure that the life sciences workforce reflects the communities we serve.Learn how to become a host company for Summer 2025—get involved with?Project Onramp?today! ???? ?? #LifeSciences #Diversity #Internships #ProjectOnramp #STEM #FutureLeaders

We're excited to share opportunities for making a meaningful impact this holiday season. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to giving back, there’s a place for you. Discover ways to get involved, support causes that matter, and connect with others in our community. Let's make this season one of generosity, support, and positive change. It’s never too late to participate! ?? Read the newsletter to learn more and join our amazing team of volunteers: https://conta.cc/3Cp12RY #VolunteerOpportunity #MakeADifference #CommunityImpact #HolidayGiving