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FAQ: Macy's Tree Lighting

When is the Macy's Tree Lighting Ceremony?

The Macy's Tree Lighting Ceremony is held the day after Thanksgiving from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Union Square in San Francisco.

What is UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital?

The 180-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is one of the nation's leading hospitals for children. We have 150 pediatric experts in more than 40 specialties ranging from cancer care to urology. Our hospital is located within the larger UCSF Medical Center on the sixth, seventh and 15th floors.

Because of our experience, expertise and research, we often provide new treatments and medications that aren't yet available at other facilities. Read more about us.

How can I sponsor a light?

Macy's in San Francisco has made its Annual Tree Lighting a charitable event and has selected UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital as the beneficiary. Tree lights can be sponsored at $5 each to help illuminate the 80-foot fir tree in Union Square. You can sponsor a light in a variety of ways:

  • Online — Visit www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/tree
  • By Phone — Call (415) 476-6400 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, Monday to Friday.
  • By Mail or Fax — Print this PDF form and mail it to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital for donations by credit card or check. Please make checks payable to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. The form should be mailed or faxed to:

    Macy's Annual Tree Lighting
    UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
    1560 Third St., Suite E
    Box 3105
    San Francisco, CA 94143-3105
    Fax: (415) 476-6399

What percentage of my donation will go to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital?

Your entire donation will go to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

What will the money be used for?

Your donation will go towards UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital programs and services.

Is my donation tax deductible? Will I get a receipt?

Yes, 100 percent of your donation to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital is tax deductible.

  • If you donate online, you'll receive a receipt to print out and save for your records.
  • If you donate by phone, fax or mail using a credit card, your credit card statement will be your receipt.
  • If you donate by mail with a check, your canceled check will be your receipt.

Will I receive the light that I sponsored?

Your donation will sponsor one of thousands of lights on the Macy's 80-foot holiday tree in San Francisco's Union Square. Proceeds go to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. The lights will remain on the tree to be enjoyed by all during the holiday season.

How can I learn more about UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, other events and volunteer opportunities?

Please explore www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org to learn more about the hospital, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Will I be added to a mailing list after making my donation?

Yes. In the future, we would like to contact friends of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.