We've been asked about wedding registry.

Instead of registering for house ware and other traditional gifts, we instead request that you either donate to several non-profits that are important to us or to our honeymoon.

Here are some non-profits and causes in which we have been personally involved.

We'd be grateful if you could donate to one or more of these groups if you want to give us a wedding gift. You can donate directly via the links below (and just note that it is for our wedding and let us know so we can thank you).

Run For Teachers is an annual charity 5K run/walk/watch in honor of Tracey Lurie-Sklar and to raise money for education in South Africa and India. Tracey was a teacher who was born in South Africa and was dedicated to improving the lives of her students. www.runforteachers.org

Our Story: "After Steven's older sister Tracey died on November 6, 2008, my friends wanted to provide support to me and my family. We started the annual Run For Teachers 5K charity run as a tangible way for them to help by raising funds for education in South Africa and India. Turnout at the run in each of the past 3 years has been tremendous and my friends and family have made a real difference for children around the world"

Donate: http://runforteachers2011.eventbrite.com/

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the leading medical centers in the world and is dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. http://support.ucsf.edu/

Our Story: Erin is a fellow in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division where she conducts ground-breaking research on asthma. Helping the world through innovative medical research and breakthroughs is a lifelong passion for Erin and she appreciates your support of the medical center. Erin: "I am dedicating my career to finding ways to alleviate suffering for patients with asthma. UCSF enables ground-breaking research and I'm grateful for the opportunities it has provided me and the medical community."

Donate: https://makeagift.ucsf.edu/
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(NOTE: When completing the form above, please type
"Nadel Endowment" in the field labeled "other" in order to allocate the money to research in pulmonary diseases including asthma, emphysema, lung cancer, fibrotic lung disease, and lung transplantation.)

SF Playhouse is a leading independent theater in San Francisco. Founded and run by the husband and wife team of Susi Damilano and Bill English, SF Playhouse is an award-winning and dynamic theater dedicated to its mission to "share stories that uplift our spirits, deepen self awareness and nurture compassionate community." http://www.sfplayhouse.org

Our Story: Erin and Steven have enjoyed plays over the years at SF Playhouse and also getting to know Susi, Bill and the actors and staff. Erin and Steven: "We've seen some of our favorite plays at SF Playhouse and appreciate their originality and powerful productions that connect with audiences and cause us to reflect deeper on our lives and society."

Donate: https://www.sfplayhouse.org/pages/donform.php

The Full Circle Fund is an engaged philanthropy organization cultivating the next generation of community leaders and driving lasting social change in the Bay Area and beyond. http://www.fullcirclefund.org

Our Story: Steven co-founded the Full Circle Fund in 1999 with other Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to harness the energy of the tech community to support innovative social entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. Steven: "The Full Circle Fund is a great group of dynamic people committed to using their skills, networks and money to support non-profits in the areas of education, environment and international development."

Donate: http://www.fullcirclefund.org/donate.php

Temple Emanuel is one of the country's leading synagogues and the oldest congregation west of the Mississippi River (founded in 1850 after the California gold rush brought people to San Francisco). The synagogue and its members are committed to the enduring values of love of family, education, philanthropy, mitzvot—righteous deeds, and tikkun-haolam—the repair of the world. http://www.emanuelsf.org

Our Story: Erin and Steven regularly attend services at Emanuel and appreciate the vibrant and caring community it has created. Erin and Steven: "We enjoy the spirituality we find at Emanuel as well as appreciate the life-long friends we have made, the world-class leaders they have and the difference that its members make in the community. We're honored to be members and have our wedding at Emanuel."

Donate: https://www.emanuelsf.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=298

We are still finalizing plans for our honeymoon (likely this summer). For instance, we could choose to support the Greek economy and Eurozone by visiting there.

We are still determining the date and location of our honeymoon in 2012. We'd love to hear your input and recommendations.

Donate: http://erinandsteven.eventbrite.com/