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Soul of Spring ’25
Alameda Health System Foundation invites you to a benefit for Alameda Health System’s patients and programs in a festive evening of community and entertainment. Soul of Spring is an inspirational experience held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the historic Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, overlooking Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland.
Join us for delicious bites, signature cocktails, plus special musical performances in a striking setting. The event will honor the heroes in our community with our Legacy Award and Community Partner Awards.
Please consider the partnership opportunities listed; each includes a variety of levels and benefits. We look forward to seeing you at the Soul of Spring!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Program & Live Entertainment 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts,
10 10th Street, Oakland, California 94607
We are thrilled to announce that the legendary Sheila E. will be the featured performer at AHS Foundation’s Soul of Spring 2025!
Growing up in the Bay Area, Sheila E. was exposed to a rich tapestry of sounds from Latin jazz to Motown, honing her talents alongside music legends like George Duke, Herbie Hancock, and Prince. Her solo career kicked off with hits like “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre,” and she became a revered drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist.
Beyond performing, Sheila E. has thrived as a producer, actress, and author, sharing her journey in the autobiography “The Beat of My Own Drum” and advocating for music education through her philanthropic efforts. In July 2023, she was honored with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, making history as the first female percussionist to receive this accolade. That same month, she was inducted into the Zildjian Hall of Fame during the 400th anniversary of the cymbal company.
In January 2025, Sheila E. received the Lifetime Achievement Award by DW, presented by Roland, further solidifying her legendary status in the music industry. On February 2, 2025, she made history by winning her first-ever Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance for the track “Bemba Colorá” featuring Gloria Estefan and Mimy Succar from her salsa album, BAILAR.
Sheila E. remains a vigorous force on stage, continuing to produce and perform globally. Her first-ever salsa album, “Bailar,” signifies another vibrant chapter in her enduring artistic journey, blending her iconic percussion skills with the energetic rhythms of salsa. Sheila E.’s remarkable career continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and beyond.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the magic of Sheila E. live on stage!

In 2024, Soul of Spring featured 5x Grammy winning singer-songwriter and producer, Lalah Hathaway. Soul of Spring 2023 featured 4x Grammy nominee Patrice Rushen and her band. In 2022, Grammy Award-winning Motown Legend Thelma Houston performed her #1 hit, “Don’t Leave Me This Way”.



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Opportunities Packet
This is a 21+ and over concert experience. Limited seating available.
Valet Parking. Reserved Parking for sponsors. Please consider rideshare. Accessible by BART and AC Transit.
Photography and filming will take place and be posted in AHS Foundation and AHS marketing channels.
Thank you to Our Partners
Healthcare Visionary

Healthcare Champion

Healthcare Partner

Healthcare Collaborator

Healthcare Benefactor

Healthcare Advocate
- Umpqua Bank
Healthcare Supporter
- Continuum Health IT
- Enelalma
- Michael Gomez and Elizabeth Stephens
- Quest Diagnostics
Healthcare Ally
- Accenture
- Anderson Commercial Flooring
- CDW
- Comcast
- Comtech Phones Corporation
- Cornerstone OnDemand
- Donor Network West
- Doximity
- ePlus and Saviynt
- Fuji Film
- Grodin Financial and Insurance Services
- Hanson Bridgett LLP
- iMedical Healthcare Solutions
- Imprivata
- Mechanics Bank Wealth Management
- Phong and Lindzey
- Spadafy + Crowdstrike
- Superlanet
- Tangent
- Teri Schlesinger and Garry Offenberg
- Paragon Consulting Partners


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