16th annual Starlight Gala nets a record $529,000 for health care at Richmond Hospital
Richmond Hospital Foundation’s 16th Starlight Gala, held last Saturday night, broke a new fundraising record with more than $529,000 in net proceeds.
“We truly have a compassionate and caring community of donors and sponsors, whose leadership and generosity are matched by their deep commitment to improve local health care in Richmond,” said Natalie Meixner, Richmond Hospital President and CEO. “We all value having the very best health care close to home for ourselves and our loved ones. Funds raised from the evening will benefit patients and their families to help provide expert care right here at home.”
The focus of this year’s Leadership Challenge raised funds for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Children Campaign to fund urgently needed Birth Centre equipment and a new Pediatric Short Stay Unit to provide new facilities to care for children at Richmond Hospital.
A sold out crowd of 470 guests enjoyed an evening at the annual fundraiser gala held at River Rock Casino Resort & Show Theatre. The event featured a performance by multi-platinum, Juno and Canadian Country Music Award winning singer-songwriter, Johnny Reid, who recounted touching personal stories and spoke about the value of health care.
During the gala, a slideshow featuring Reid’s music and the work of Richmond’s health care professionals was shown.
You can view it here: http://youtu.be/eVj0VQL2QEs?list=UUH4MQ54GzLoJO3-LzdoEKNA
The Milan and Maureen Ilich family were also honoured at the annual gala for their model leadership, generous contributions and the inspiration they provide to others. Their efforts will be recognized with a plaque inside the walls of Richmond Hospital for years to come.
Since 1999, the Starlight Gala has raised over $3.7 million to improve patient care and health care services in our community and at Richmond Hospital. For more than 25 years, Richmond Hospital Foundation has raised more than $55 million to help purchase vital medical equipment, improve patient care services and upgrade facilities at Richmond Hospital.