In its twelfth year, Inside Anne’s Closet brings an evening of cocktails, shopping, fashion and philanthropy featuring local celebrities and athlete models in partnership with the Saks Fifth Avenue Club. Our annual event benefits the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and their focus to advocate for prevention, magnify support, and accelerate research to end this disease within the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Inside Anne's Closet honors the memory of Anne M. Paye, who passed away in June of 2013 at the age of 67 from colon cancer. Her death inspired her son, Founding Chair, John Paye (Stanford Hall of Fame Quarterback and former San Francisco 49er), together with her daughter, Amy Paye Venuto, to bring together family, friends and community to raise awareness about the need for colorectal cancer screening, especially in under-served communities. Tomorrow cannot wait for a world free of colorectal cancer.
In partnership with the Saks Fifth Avenue Club
At this year's Inside Anne's Closet event we're partnering with the Saks Fifth Avenue Club. Experience Saks Fifth Avenue’s signature personal shopping at the exclusive Fifth Avenue Club inside The Rosewood Sand Hill Luxury Hotel. Expert stylists provide a one-on-one, elevated experience, curating a personalized selection of fashion from the best of Saks—all with just 48 hours’ notice. Enjoy luxury shopping in a private, sophisticated setting tailored just for you.
We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy award-winning journalist Jessica Aguirre as this year’s emcee. As the evening anchor at NBC Bay Area News, Jessica has been a trusted voice in Bay Area journalism for over 20 years. She is the co-host of NBC Bay Area’s Race in America: The Conversation, exploring racial equity and social injustice and attempts to bridge the divide between backgrounds and generations. Throughout her career, she has covered major global and local events, earning numerous accolades for her investigative work. We are honored to have her lead us through this year’s Inside Anne’s Closet again as our emcee!
Meet our 2026 compassion speaker, Tyler Reynolds-Rothstein. Tyler is an event planner living in San Mateo. He's married with an adorable labradoodle puppy that takes up plenty of his time. Originally from New York, Tyler is a big sports fan and is currently fighting Stage IV Colon Cancer. Hear Tyler’s powerful story at this year’s Inside Anne's Closet!
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Sponsorship opportunities
Are you interested in making a deeper impact through event sponsorship? Event sponsorship can provide increased brand awareness, access to a focused audience and demonstrate brand values.
We invite you to click the link below to review the various levels of sponsorship and the associate benefits such as, event tickets, inclusion on the event website and other collateral materials.
Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors who help make Inside Anne's Closet possible! Want to join these champions in support, click here.
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2026 Culinary, Beverage & Dessert Sponsors and Partners (Partial List As of 11/2025)
2026 Shopping Boutique Partners
2026 Partners (Partial List As of 11/2025)
Experience Inside Anne's Closet: This Year’s Highlights
Take a look at the unforgettable moments from this year’s event! Get a glimpse of the excitement, the energy, and the fun — and see what’s in store for you next year.
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance’s 2025 Blue Hope Bash in Washington, D.C., raised $2.1 million for colorectal cancer awareness, research, and patient support.
In this Q&A, get to know Greg Schwem, a passionate and dedicated Colorectal Cancer Alliance volunteer from Illinois, and sign up to be a volunteer yourself!
