Oregon, November 7, 2024 – The Oregon wine community is set to host the highly anticipated ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction, a two-day event celebrating the region’s world-class Pinot Noir while raising critical funds for healthcare services benefiting vineyard stewards and their families. This year’s auction marks a significant milestone in ¡Salud!’s 33-year journey of providing accessible healthcare and eliminating barriers for the essential workforce of Oregon’s wine industry.
Event Details
Pinot Party Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: The Clubhouse at Domaine Serene, Dundee Hills
The Gala Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
Legacy of Care
Since 1992, Salud! has been at the forefront of providing accessible, affordable healthcare services to vineyard workers. The program’s mission encompasses:
• Delivering no-cost healthcare directly to vineyards
• Offering bilingual, bicultural support and follow-up care
• Preventing and eliminating medical debt
• Providing health education and system navigation assistance
“My journey with ¡Salud! has been such a pleasure. It is one of my greatest honors to provide medical care, collaborate with and learn from vineyard stewards over these 25+ years. To say that I will miss it is an understatement. So, one last time I must say loud and proud – SALUD! to your health!” remarked Leda Garside, RN, BSN, MBA, ¡Salud! Services Manager & Cultural Liaison at Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU partner, who will be retiring this year.
Unique Collaboration and Impact
¡Salud!’s success stems from its unprecedented collaboration between vintners and physicians. This progressive approach has enabled the program to reach vineyard stewards directly at their worksites, providing vital services they might otherwise not receive. For every $1 invested, Salud! delivers $3 worth of care, showcasing the program’s efficiency and impact.
Auction Highlights
This year’s auction will feature extraordinary lots, including:
• A luxurious trip to Burgundy
• An exclusive tour of Japan
• A getaway to a prestigious horse ranch in Kentucky, provided by Abbott Claim Winery • A curated 21-bottle collection of Burgundy, Bordeaux, Champagne and other French wines
Special Recognition
The event will honor Grace Evenstad of Domaine Serene with a lifetime achievement award for her philanthropy and significant impact on the Oregon wine community.
“This event not only showcases the exceptional Pinot Noirs of Oregon but also embodies the spirit of our wine community,” said Stephanie Buchanan, Manager of Development & Communications, at Hillsboro Medical Center Foundation. “By participating in the ¡Salud! Auction, wine enthusiasts can acquire rare and exclusive wines, extravagant trips, and wine collectibles while making a significant impact on the lives of the hardworking individuals who are the backbone of the wine industry.”
All proceeds from the ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction will directly support healthcare services for vineyard workers and their families, ensuring access to vital medical care and resources.
For more information about the event, registration, or online bidding, please visit www.saludauction.org.
About ¡Salud!
¡Salud! is a unique healthcare program dedicated to providing accessible, affordable healthcare services to Oregon’s vineyard stewards and their families. A project of the Hillsboro Medical Center Foundation and a clinical department of Hillsboro Medical Center, an OHSU Health partner, ¡Salud! has been fully funded by proceeds from the annual ¡Salud! The Oregon Pinot Noir Auction and private donations since 1992. The program’s innovative approach includes mobile health outreach, debt reduction initiatives, and comprehensive support services, making it a model for healthcare delivery to agricultural workers.
