What happens in an NFL huddle stays in the huddle, except on Saturday night, October 17, when Qualcomm takes you IN THE HUDDLE, a night of football ad-libs and anecdotes presented by Palomar Pomerado Health at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

It’s HDSA-San Diego's annual Celebration of Hope Gala and Auction, and all proceeds support the HDSA Center of Excellence at the UCSD Medical Center as well as research programs aimed at ending HD.

Our All-Pro lineup includes Chargers Norv Turner, Philip Rivers and Shawne Merriman as well as ESPN’s voices for NFL football – Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski, Jon Gruden, Michele Tafoya and Suzy Kolber – participating in an evening of football fun to entertain and enlighten our guests through stories, videos, and audience interaction. 

In addition, football coaching legend Don Coryell will be on hand as a Guest of Honor as we help him celebrate his 85^th birthday. 

Before and during the show guests will have a chance to win exciting prizes in HDSA-San Diego’s renowned silent and live auctions and enjoy a delicious array of food and specialty drinks, all while mingling with celebrities and dignitaries.

In addition to Title Sponsor Qualcomm and Presenting Sponsor Palomar Pomerado Health, this year’s gala has already garnered sponsorships from the Chargers, Union Bank of California, the San Diego County New Car Dealers Association, and Liquid Investments, Inc.

In the Huddle takes place from 6-10 p.m. at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel, located at One Market Place, 92101.

HDSA-San Diego is featuring several levels of sponsorship: the Super Bowl Title Sponsor, Championship Presenting Sponsor, Huddle Sponsor, and Silent Auction Sponsor. For details, click to download our 2009 Hope Sponsorship Letter.

You can also sign up for a sponsorship or individual tickets by clicking here.

HDSA-San Diego needs auction items and volunteers for this event. For more information, please contact HDSA-San Diego special events coordinator Natalie Carpenter at 619-225-2255 or by clicking here. You can also volunteer by visiting our Volunteer page.

To view or download our “save the date” flyer for this event, please click here: 2009 Hope Flyer.