UPDATE: IMPORTANT DAY OF INFORMATION
On November 3rd, the National Kidney Foundation will be hosting the 30th Anniversary Authors Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco. Due to construction and an ongoing strike, the entrance to the Marriott has been moved. Guests should be prepared to see a picket line but can be assured that accommodations have been made to ensure the safety of all. Police, security, volunteers and staff will be onsite to greet and escort guests into the building. Guests will not need to cross a picket line to enter the event. We are hoping this will be resolved before event day, though, after thoughtful consideration and planning, are prepared to move forward with a meaningful and impactful 30th Anniversary Authors Luncheon that provides vital, life-saving support to the kidney patient community.
To enter the hotel, guests should go through the valet driveway at 780 Mission Street, where two main entrances will be accessible. The Hotel only offers Valet parking; be aware it costs $77.52. There is a public parking garage across the street from the hotel called the 5th & Mission Parking Garage (
http://www.fifthandmission.com/home.htm). Please use 780 Mission Street as the address for rideshare services and ask the driver to drop off inside the valet driveway. For any directional questions you may have, please contact: James Gregg, Director of Group Sales, Marriott Marquis – 415-823-5342.
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2018 PRESENTING AUTHORS
Tina Brown, The Vanity Fair Diaries l Legendary former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker
Andrew Sean Greer, Less l 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner
Lisa McCubbin, Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer l Author of four New York Times bestsellers
Susan Orlean, The Library Book l Staff writer for The New Yorker and author of The Orchid Thief
Bill Petrocelli, Through the Bookstore Window l Acclaimed author and bookstore owner
LeUyen Pham, Stop That Yawn! l 2018 Golden Kite Award-winning children's illustrator
Evan & Sarah Rich,
Rich Table l Proprietors of San Francisco's Michelin-starred Rich Table
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Michael Krasny, Author and Host of KQED's Forum
The National Kidney Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Authors Luncheon is the largest literary event of its kind in the Bay Area, bringing together those who are passionate about literature and saving lives through kidney disease research, advocacy, and education.
Welcoming nearly 1,000 guests annually, the event celebrates a group of renowned, bestselling authors, and includes many leading corporate, medical, community, and literary partners. Attendees have the opportunity to meet each author during book signing sessions.
Supporters at the $5,000 level and up are also invited to attend the Authors Dinner on November 2, 2018. This time-honored tradition is an exclusive opportunity for leading sponsors to enjoy conversations with our 2018 presenting authors and prominent alumni authors in an intimate dinner setting. Reservations are on a first come, first served basis.
