### MEDIA ADVISORY ###
CONTACT:
Tri Nguyen
415-608-6237
tnguyen@glide.org
A New “Hearts in San Francisco” Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony at GLIDE
The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation chose GLIDE for its next 400-lb heart sculpture; painted by a local artist, it honors GLIDE’s mission of unconditional love
WHAT: GLIDE was selected to receive a heart sculpture from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation in recognition of the deeply loving work it does in partnership with the community. At the unveiling ceremony for the 400-lb heart, a variety of speakers will celebrate the beautification of the Tenderloin and the revitalization of downtown.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 30th 10:30am-11:30am
WHERE: GLIDE, 330 Ellis Street, San Francisco, on the sidewalk outside the Ellis St entrance
WHO: Hear from Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, San Francisco General Hospital Foundation CEO Kim Meredith, GLIDE President & CEO Dr. Gina Fromer, and enjoy beautiful music from GLIDE’s Director of Music Ministries Zoë Ellis and team.
WHY: The heart represents GLIDE’s unconditional love for the city, as expressed through our programs and services: it is a happy coincidence the statue is the same shape as GLIDE’s heart logo. We will now have a landmark visual reminder (painted in an array of joyous colors by local artist Jaz Cameron) of the love GLIDE staff and church members spread throughout the city. We hope the unveiling of the heart will kick off a new era for the Tenderloin: one of appreciation for this gorgeous, diverse, activism-oriented, and historic neighborhood.
BACKGROUND: Hearts in San Francisco is a world-renowned public art project that raises critical support for our city’s only public hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG). Each year, the Foundation commissions one-of-a-kind heart sculptures created by local artists. After the sculptures are displayed in San Francisco for the public to enjoy, each is auctioned in support of ZSFG. For over 20 years, these sculptures have become a symbol of San Francisco’s support for the innovative, compassionate care provided to over 100,000 of our neighbors each year.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Information about SFGHF’s “Hearts in San Francisco” Project
- More about GLIDE’s values, which include unconditional love
About GLIDE: GLIDE is a nationally recognized center for social justice dedicated to fighting systemic injustice, creating pathways out of poverty and crisis, and transforming lives. GLIDE’s integrated comprehensive services, advocacy initiatives, and inclusive community empower individuals, families, and children to achieve stability and thrive. GLIDE is on the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing issues including poverty, housing shortages and homelessness, and racial and social injustice.
About San Francisco General Hospital Foundation: The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation supports and funds excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) with a firm belief in equity, access, and quality health care for all. Funds raised by the Foundation allow ZSFG to continue its long history of providing compassionate and high-quality health care to San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. For more information, please visit SFGHF.org.