Mission Bay Announced at Salesforce.com's Dreamforce Conference

The Salesforce.com Foundation gift is an inaugural award that is part of Healthy Tiffany Metropolis Cuff links, a new initiative that further extends the impact 1/1/1 integrated corporate philanthropy model where 1% of employee time, 1% of the company's equity, and 1% of the company's product are delivered to nonprofits. The initiative focuses on empowering local communities to serve in-need youth located in cities where has a significant presence. The Foundation will also provide employee volunteers, product donations and discounts, and partner support to the hospital.

The inaugural award is bestowed in honor of General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) who was present at the launch of the Foundation and has spent decades advocating for and working toward improving the lives of children. Recognized throughout the world as health care leaders, UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital have offered unparalleled medical treatment for more than a century.

"Our company is built upon a foundation of social Tiffany Cushion Hoop earrings and ethics that we embedded into the fabric of our corporate culture from the very beginning," said Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO,. "Helping UCSF to build a new children's hospital at Mission Bay is extremely gratifying especially since it will have a direct, positive impact on the lives and wellness of children."

"The integrated philanthropy model pioneered by has changed the way organizations are operating in their communities," said Mark Laret, CEO of UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Children's Hospital. "The Foundation gift and the generous gift from the Benioff family will help us to build a world-class medical center for children. With the new facility, we can focus on new innovations in patient treatment and change the way people think about patient care."

Due to open in 2014, the 183-bed children's hospital with urgent, emergency and Elsa Peretti Open Heart charm primary care and specialty outpatient facilities is part of an integrated hospital complex that will serve children, women and cancer patients. The new UCSF Children's Hospital is being specifically designed to provide nurturing, compassionate care for every child and family. The hospital will be of sustainable design and construction, uniquely integrating the best green practices available and setting a world-class standard for patient- and family-centered health care.