Tequilas Burbank Launched Annual Cancer Fundraiser
The restaurant began its 10th yearly campaign to support genetics and genomics research at a local cancer center.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Tequilas Burbank and Ashley Erikson have kicked off their 10th annual fundraising campaign. The initiative aims to raise $15,000 for the genetics and genomics department at the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center.
Why it matters
The campaign honors those impacted by cancer and provides essential financial support for specialized local healthcare services. It builds upon a long-term community effort that has generated over $62,000 in donations over the past decade.
The campaign seeks to reach a $15,000 target to surpass its cumulative historical total of $62,000. Tequilas Burbank is donating 50 percent of proceeds from specific specialty cocktails and 20 percent of total bills from diners on October 21.
The players
Tequilas Burbank
This local restaurant serves as the headquarters for the annual fundraising campaign and hosts the charity dining events.
Ashley Erikson
She is the primary organizer of the campaign and a cancer advocate who underwent significant medical procedures in recent years.
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center
This medical facility houses the genetics and genomics department that serves as the beneficiary of the raised funds.
The details
Supporters can contribute by purchasing $5 wristbands or $15 necklaces, or by dining at the restaurant on October 21. The fundraiser is driven by Ashley Erikson, who shares her personal medical history of undergoing a bilateral mastectomy in 2021 and a hysterectomy in 2024.
Timeline
Ashley Erikson underwent a bilateral mastectomy in 2021.
Ashley Erikson underwent a total hysterectomy in 2024.
The fundraising campaign launched in September 2026.
The restaurant will host an all-day dining fundraiser on October 21, 2026.
The fundraising campaign concludes on October 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This initiative represents a sustained local philanthropic commitment that mirrors broader trends in community-based business social responsibility. It positions Tequilas Burbank as a central community partner for the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center.
Customers in Burbank can directly support the campaign by choosing specific specialty cocktails or dining at the restaurant on October 21. These actions contribute a portion of their bill to the local cancer center's genetics and genomics department.
The takeaway
Supporting this campaign allows diners to contribute to local cancer care through their regular dining habits. Participation during the October 21 event day is the most significant way to maximize the impact of one's contribution.
Further reading
For more on community efforts in the area, visit the Burbank Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyBurbank.
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