Past Events

A night of food, drink, and fun for a good cause with silent and live auctions. Join us September 14 for a very special event at the Salem Convention Center. The 2nd Annual Bid to Rid Batten Auction Event will include a dinner, drinks, music, and both a silent and live auction, all to increase awareness and raise funds for a cure for Batten Disease. Help us reach our goal of raising $75,000 this year and purchase tickets today!

Join us for a special night of music in support of the Haley's Heroes Foundation! Organ concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church presented by Gail Archer, Organist and Music Faculty at Columbia University in New York, NY. Music by J. S. Bach, Mary Howe, and Max Reger. You can purchase tickets at the door or at St. Paul's during office hours: M-F, 9 am - 4 pm. Suggested donation $25.

TEDxSalem! Hear from Haley's Heroes Foundation founder Melissa Pollman as she explains how rare disease, research, and hope are connected. Watch the video!

**Update** Due to the recent storms around the Pacific Northwest we have opted to move this event to be a 100% Virtual Event! You can still sign up and run or walk the event at any location, even on the treadmill!! Haley's Heroes Foundation presents RUN FOR THE RARE, a virutal run to support Rare Disease awareness. Did you know that Rare is everywhere? So, let's run or walk everywhere! Join us as we run or walk on National Rare…

Haley's Heroes Foundation presents RUN FOR THE RARE, a virutal run to support Rare Disease awareness. Did you know that Rare is everywhere? So, let's run or walk everywhere! Join us as we run or walk to celebrate National Rare Disease Day. Run for the Rare will take place on Sunday, February 27, 2022.  1 in 10 people have a rare disease and 50% of those are children. There are more than 7000 known rare diseases and an estimated 350…