Bethesda Hospital’s Foundation Breaks Gala Fundraising Record
Raising nearly $1 million at this year’s virtual Gala of Generosity
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – March 26, 2021 – Through the most challenging fundraising climate in the nation’s history for the Healthcare industry, the Foundation at Bethesda Hospital is proud to announce that they have broken their current gala fundraising record, surpassing 2019 in-person event numbers by a massive $455,000. Nearly $1 million was raised on March 25, 2021 at the Foundation’s virtual Gala of Generosity. Another record? More than 750 households were registered to attend the event virtually to help raise funds for their Emergency Services Campaign – the most attendees ever to attend a virtual event for the Foundation. Guests received the Foundation’s famous Party in a Box which included champagne, branded swag, and program information on the Emergency Services Campaign they came together to support.
These funds couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Modernizing Bethesda Hospital East’s Emergency Department will help address the unprecedented need for emergency services in our area brought on by the pandemic. With a $15 million fundraising goal, Barbara James, Executive Director of the Foundation, sees this multimillion-dollar renovation project as more than an update to efficiency of services: “Our donors have seen the urgent need laid before us due to the pandemic and have stepped up in a way we could never have imagined. Bethesda Hospital is committed to providing preeminent level care to the community we serve no matter what the circumstance. We are so honored that our community has answered our dedication to them with their unwavering support.”
Top Sponsors: Brenda Medore, Bethesda Hospital Medical Executive Committee, The Zarcadoolas Family, Sacha & Josh McGraw, Pam & Greg Weekes, Linda & J. Michael Callaway, Media Counselors, Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC, Deborah & Harry Sargeant, Barbara & Ben Lucas, Pam & Mike McCarthy, Mary & Peter Blum, Ruth Wright, Joan & George Beck, Pascal Liguori & Son, Premier Estate Properties, Linda Powell & Herb Kahlert, SCP-Health, Virginia Swift & Joe Barbary, Hélène Couture & Claude Choquet, Dawn Edwards Salon, Blanky & Perry Diamond, Olga & Nelson Lazo, Karen & Glenn Rogers, Betty Anne & I.E. Schilling, and Rebecca & Mark Walsh
Please contact Generosity@BaptistHealth.net for more information.
Committee
Thank you to our committees for dedicating their time and talents in support of the Bethesda Hospital Emergency Services Campaign.
Gala Community Committee
Mary & Peter Blum, Honorary Chairs
Leanne Adair
Marie & Steve Bedner
Debralyn Belletieri
Renee Block
Kathy & Charlie Bowie
Irene Burns
Caron & Bob Dockerty
Sherry & Dr. Richard Edelstein
Dawn & Larry Edwards
Debra Elmore
Diane Franco
Sonia & Todd Gurne
Carrie & Robert Hill
Stacey Hallberg & David Reilly Jr.
Carrie & Robert Hill
Patty & Rod Jones
Olga & Nelson Lazo, Bethesda Hospital CEO
Kelly & Pat Liguori
Sarah & Todd Litinsky
Laura & Steve Litinsky
Mike & Pam McCarthy
Brenda Medore
Stormet Norem
Nicole & Dr. John Pasqual
Linda Powell & Herb Kahlert
Lorraine & Anthony Rinella
Karen & Glenn Rogers
Betty Ann & I.E. Schilling
Susan & Dr. William Skinner
Lisa Sliney
Lindsay Thorp
Rebecca & Mark Walsh
Lisa & Bert White
Gayle Zimmerman
Bethesda Hospital Leadership Committee
Joanne Aquilina
Dr. Joshua Bailin
Sara Caldwell
Yvette C. Castro
Larraine A. Chrystal
Michael S. Cortese
Tracy Edelstein
Dr. Daniel S. Goldman
Barbara James
Jane Kiah
Lisa M. Kloc
Randy Kovalsky
Mary E. McClory
Bert Mosley
Victor Ospina
Alex Pucci
Anyssa L. Rawet
Ana M. Rosacker
Roger L. Royal
Beth Ruiz
Donna L. Seymour
Mike Shields
Nicole Sidaway
Cristina Yeatts
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors and donors for your contribution and dedication to Bethesda Hospital.
Title Sponsor
Brenda Medore
Presenting Sponsor
Bethesda Hospital Medical Executive Committee
Bethesda Hospital Pediatric Emergency Care Supporter
The Zarcadoolas Family
Virtual Event Underwriter
Pam & Greg Weekes
Diamond Sponsors
Linda & J. Michael Callaway
Deborah & Harry Sargeant
Emergency Department Room Underwriters
Barbara & Ben Lucas
Pam & Mike McCarthy
Platinum Sponsor
Mary & Peter Blum
Ruth Wright
Gold Sponsors
Joan & George Beck
Linda Powell & Herb Kahlert
Virginia Swift & Joe Barbary
Silver Sponsors
Hélène Couture & Claude Choquet
Blanky & Perry Diamond
Olga & Nelson Lazo
Karen & Glenn Rogers
Betty Anne & I.E. Schilling
Rebecca & Mark Walsh
VIP Party in a Box Underwritten By
Bronze Sponsors
Nancy & Dr. Joshua Bailin
Renee Block
Care Logistics
Robert J. Dixson
Geraldine Ewing
Gentle Medicine Associates, Dr. Regine Bataille
Patty & Rod Jones
Donald R. Mandich
New York Life, Lisa Sliney LNHA
Phabulous Phyllis H. Rowley
Betty & Jerry Seegers
Shafritz and Associates, P.A.
Michele & Gary Siben
Sheri & Lee Weekes
Lynn H. Wilkins
Lunch & Learn Underwriter
Marlene & Richard Hazard
Valet Underwriters
CarePayment Technologies
New York Life, Lisa Sliney LNHA
Supporter Sponsors
Pamela Abbott
Joanne Aquilina
Bob Barros
Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market
Cynthia Brown
Irene Stolfi Burns
Pam Dailey
Christina Coenen
Caron & Bob Dockerty
Pia & Robert Donhauser
Susan & Marshall Duane
Sherry & Richard Edelstein
Debra Elmore
Maureen Fay
John Gabriel
Gilly Vending
Rita & Marvin Ginsky
Michele & Bobby Gordon
Stacey Hallberg & David Reilly Jr.
Ann & Leslie Heilakka
Carrie & Robert Hill
Candy & Arnold Hitchon
Sue & Wayne Hunley
Barbara James
Barbara Johnston
Laura & Steve Litinsky
Sarah & Todd Litinsky
Lynden Nursing
Cynthia & Bruce Lynn
Nancy & Tom MacManus
Brigitte & Markus Mayr
Stephanie Milord
Diane & Charles Moran
Nicole & Bob Mugavero
Stormet Norem
Dorothy & Norm Ostrowski
Beverley & Michael Pakradooni
Pasqual Estate Management
Nancy & Arthur Sherman
Tina & Thom Smith
Doris Spengler
Rich Viens
Patti & Chip Wilson
Yvonne Zawodny
