Holzer Celebrity Dinner Raises Over $138,000

The Holzer Heritage Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Auction was enormously successful, raising over $138,000. This unique fundraising event took place at the Holzer Leadership and Innovation Institute on the Gallipolis campus with a "Holzer Vegas" theme. Over 300 attendees came from throughout Holzer's service area to raise funds for Holzer Heritage Foundation

We are grateful to our celebrity waiters and volunteers who offered great service and collected "tips" throughout the evening. Our volunteer staff included Jessica Adam-Duffield, Hana Bettis, Melvin Biars, Angel Blazer, Shana Booher, Julie Burnette, Angie Burns, Melissa Carlyon, Claire Carter, Brooklyn Case, Monica Chadwell, Kelly Christian, Makinna Clark, Emily Davis, Jon Davis, Melissa Davis, Samantha Davis, Dr. Scott Davis, Sofia Davis, Trey Farley, Isabella Fisher, Jennie Foley, Miranda Fortner, Jaela Foster, Jacob Gilmore, Brayden Greer, Carmela Guzman, Drake Hall, Mara Jade Hall, Beth Hamilton, Claudia Hamilton, Debra Hill, Samantha Hughes, Matt Johnson, Cassy Lee, Phil Luckeydoo, Amandia Massie, Rachel Meeks, Shaun Meeks ,Kristin McClure, Alex Mulholland, Sarah Nunn, Kendra Park, Justin Payne, Lynette Payne, Chris Petro, Holly Petro, Madison Petro, Shelly Ranegar, Lilly Rees, Maddi Rocchi, Sophie Rocchi, Josie Rose, Ashley Rucker, Ashley Russ, Jaime Sang, Carlee Saunders, Jennifer Saunders, Morgan Saunders, Autumn Smith, Danielle Thompson, Ashton Webb, and Cole Young.

Our delicious meal was prepared by Forgey Catering and Holzer Nutrition Services, with amazing desserts by Holzer's own Kim Caldwell. Josh Bodimer was the auctioneer for our post-dinner auction.

The event wouldn't have been as successful without our wonderful planning committee: Loren Aberts, Carole Armstrong, Shana Booher, Audrey Burris, Amanda Caldwell, Debbie Caldwell, Kelly Christian, Rhonda Danford, Melissa Davis, Karrie Davison, Trey Farley, Abby Greer, Karen Hall, Melanie Hall, Beth Hamilton, Angie Hood, Patsy Imboden, Hayley Johnson, Debra Martin, Seth Morgan, Holly Petro, Amee Rees, Pam Roach, Angie Rocchi, Jaime Sang, and Noah Waddell.

"Each year, I am amazed by the tremendous support our community shows for the Celebrity Dinner. This year, we surpassed our fundraising goal and reached a new milestone for the event. The willingness of our staff and community members to generously volunteer their time and energy is truly inspiring and essential to the event's success," shared Amee Rees, Director, Holzer Heritage Foundation. "This remarkable group effort continues to exceed our expectations, and we are deeply grateful for the lasting support of the Holzer Heritage Foundation and its mission."

We would also like to offer our gratitude to all businesses and individuals who so generously donated to make this fundraiser successful. In addition, we would like to thank the event sponsors. Platinum Sponsor: Mrs. Elizabeth Davis. Gold Sponsors: Bluestone Communications, CARES EMS, Daniels Health and Foster Sales & Delivery, Inc. Silver Sponsors: BDT Architects & Design, Champion Industries, Inc., Enterprise Fleet Management, GHA Technologis - Jeff Bush, Huron, Independent Stave Company, Larry & Cindy Kidd, Merchant McIntyre Associates, OVP Health, ProAssurance Indemnity Company Inc., Ryan Specialty Benefits, Trane, Tom and Libby Wiseman. Bronze sponsors included Jackson + Coker, Judge and Mrs. Bob Grillo, MedBen, Mosher Medical, Patrick & Abby Saunders, Security Consultants & Solutions, and SPRY Inc. For this year's theme, we included a High Roller Club sponsorship category, which included Royal Flush: Dr. Nicolette Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Marazon, Dr. and Mrs. Rodney Stout, and Dr. and Mrs. Charles Zierenberg. Straight Flush: Dr. Amanda McConnell and Dr. and Mrs. Brian Torski. Full House: Dr. Jennifer Calafato and Dr. Zachary Bosley, and Drs. Chelsey, Louis Gerena (and Eva).

Our Table Sponsors also played a key role in the success of the evening: Seth & Renee Argabright, Braden Automotive, CARES EMS, Crown Excavating, Inc., Lisa Detty, Edward Jones, Foster Sales & Delivery, Inc., G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., Haffelt's Mill Outlet, Inc., Independent Stave Company, Dr. Nicolette Jones, JT Thorpe and Son, Inc., Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Marazon, Todd Miller, Troy Miller, Ohio Valley Bank, OVP Health, The Pool Doctor, Ratliff's Pool Center, Robin Fowler State Farm, The Root Sports & Fitness Center, Seabolt & Co. Modern Apothecary & Spa, Mr. and Mrs. Brent Saunders, Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Stout, Isaac Thompson, Toler and Toler Insurance Services, LLC, The Amanda Wilson Team, The Wiseman Agency, Wiseman Real Estate, and Dr. and Mrs. Charles Zierenberg.

Holzer Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization overseen by a Board of Directors composed of local community citizens. Through generous gifts from our donors, the Foundation supports the mission of Holzer to advance health services and programs to benefit the communities we serve. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.holzer.org.

If you would like more information on how to be a part of upcoming Holzer Heritage Foundation events, call (740) 446-5056.

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