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Stars of Advocacy Gala

 

November 12, 2026

Elk’s Tower | Sacramento, CA
6:00PM – 9:00PM

 

The California Chronic Care Coalition (CCCC) is very proud to celebrate Stars of Advocacy in 2026. The Stars of Advocacy Gala is an awards ceremony honoring “Star” advocates chosen by each of our 30-plus member organizations. In addition, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of CCCC. Please join us in celebrating.

Stars
Members may submit their Star to CCCC. Forms will come directly to our member organizations or you may email us through the CCCC website to have one sent directly.

Donors & Sponsors
You may participate by donating to the silent auction. We are cataloging donation items now. OR become a sponsor at the level of your choice.

Tickets
Please attend. We want to show our Stars how much their efforts truly means to us by being there to support and congratulate them.

 

A Night to Remember 2024

Don’t Miss it in 2026!

See your self here in the photos for 2026 or on one of our list below.

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Be Among the Stars

You're Invited

Members Send Your Stars in to be Honored

You get to decide whose work for your organization has made the difference
or needs to be honored this year.
Fill out your form and send it in.

The Stars of Advocacy Gala will celebrate your heroes of advocacy and help ensure the continuation of the vital work to improve health care for California’s consumers with chronic diseases.

Celebrate Heroes of Advocacy!

Heroes of Advocacy

The ongoing, vital work being done by the CCCC and its member organizations in fighting for the health of those with chronic diseases would not be possible were it not for outstanding individuals who give freely of their time, talent, and resources to advocate to improve the lives of others. Their work often includes outreach into and advocacy for some of California’s most underserved, ethnically diverse communities, and on issues such as utilization management, step therapy, obesity, vaccinations, health equity, accumulator, and PBM practices that can create barriers to care for people with chronic conditions. These individuals have demonstrated their commitment by serving, educating, and empowering others. The Stars of Advocacy Gala celebrates these outstanding heroes of advocacy and ensures the continuation of the vital work to improve health care for California’s consumers with chronic diseases.

Stars of Advocacy 2024

Alliance of Patient Access
Wesley Mizutani, MD.

ALS Association
Spero Koulouras

American Diabetes Association
Hillary Liber

Arthritis Foundation
Steven Schultz

Axis Advocacy
Marissa Cors

California Life Sciences
Trish McDaid-O’Neill

California Pharmacists Association
Joel Hickman – Pucci’s Pharmacy

California Pharmacists Association
Clint Hopkins – Pucci’s Pharmacy

VIP Award Winners 2024

Legacy Award
Senator Pro Tempore Emeritus, Toni Atkins

Assemblymember of the Year Award
Akilah Weber, MD

Senator of the Year Award
Steven Bradford

Lifetime Achievement Award
William Bommer, MD

Rising Star Award
Macy Coad

Lifetime of Advocacy Award
Joan Werblun, RN (ret.)

Stars of Advocacy 2024

California Rheumatology Alliance
Samy Metyas, MD.

Carrie’s TOUCH
Christi Ketchum

Hemophilia Council of California
Carson Knight

Looms for Lupus
Juana Mata

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Marguerite Casillas

California Hepatitis C Task Force
Patricia Perkins

California Academy of Family Physicians
Dave Tran, MD.

Stars of Advocacy

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