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Special Events
Crystal Ball
Like the theme of the Crystal Ball, April 2 was a clear “Starry,
Starry Night.” Guests enjoyed an evening of dinner,
entertainment, silent and live auctions, and other special treats.
The live auction generated excited bidding for trips, a fishing
boat and a lawn tractor and several other items. The capstone of
the evening was the entertainment provided by Mary Beth
Carlson, nationally recognized performing and recording artist
and former Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
This year’s event proceeds were used to support the Cardiac
Centers “Heart of the Community” capital campaign and to
purchase equipment for the growing and changing neonatal care
units in the Women’s and Children’s Services of the hospitals.
MERCY & UNITY HOSPITALS FOUNDATION 2005 ANNUAL REPORT
More than 500 individuals attended the Ball which was presented by Thomas E. McKee Medical Facilities, LLP
(an affiliate of Timco Construction, Inc.). Over $120,000 was raised for the two programs.
Women’s Day on the Links
5th Annual Women’s Day on the Links
The challenging course, The Links at Northfork, was again the host
course for this year’s tournament on September 12. Sporadic drizzle
during play did not dampen the enthusiasm of all who participated
in the event as 27 foursomes, two major sponsors and twenty two
hole sponsors teamed together for charity.
All proceeds from the event, which exceeded $18,000, were used to
purchase electronic speech generating devices for pediatric and
adult patients who are unable to communicate because they are
ventilator dependent, have had strokes or head injuries, or have
birth defects.
On the course, the women were treated to a variety of food,
beverages, and gifts courtesy of the event sponsors. After play,
evening activities included a delicious buffet dinner, silent auction
and awards and prizes.
A special thanks for a fun day is extended to our Signature
Sponsors including Avalon Security Corporation and Xerox.
Cheryl Alberts and Mary Beth Carlson enjoying
themselves at the ball
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