Camp Okizu: Parent shares Bay Area nonprofit's mission to support children with cancer ahead of gala

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- This weekend, Camp Okizu's annual "Art Inspiring Hope" gala takes place in San Francisco.

Camp Okizu is a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with cancer.

ABC7 News anchor Stephanie Sierra sat down with one parent, Karen Bettucchi, to share what it means to be "Okizu Strong."

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Okizu's annual gala fundraiser is Saturday, March 22 at 5 p.m. at Fort Mason.

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You can watch the full interview in the media player above.