In July 2008 I will be racing across 2,100 miles of open ocean from San Francisco to Hawaii on a 24 foot sailboat "double handed" in the Pacific Cup.  That's a 15 day non-stop Adventure: 2 men - 1 sailboat - the Pacific Ocean.

I co-founded Sailors on a Mission - an all volunteer non-profit foundation dedicated to improving health care for children by raising funds and awareness through sailing adventures.

I chose to help Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation with the proceeds from my third trip across the Pacific Ocean because my son Evan Luc benefited first hand from the highly specialized and life saving treatment he received at Children's Hospital Oakland after he was born 3 months premature.  I will forever be grateful to those doctors and nurses!

Your donation goes directly to clinical and research programs, equipment and capital needs, uncompensated care and medical training at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure.  You will receive a receipt of your donation for your tax records.  It is the easiest way to make a difference.

Thank you SO much for your support!  Please feel free to forward this link http://www.firstgiving.com/stephaneplihon to anyone you think may want to donate too!

Stephane Plihon

If you prefer you can mail a check to:

Suzanne M. Beauregard
Director, Corporate Relations
Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation
2201 Broadway, Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612

Note: Make sure you indicate "Sailors on a Mission" in the check memo line and in any cover letter, note or letter included with your check.

Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.  Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.