The CalvertHealth 基金会 Gala was held at MGM National Harbor on November 12. 由于企业的大力支持，这次活动取得了巨大的成功, 社区和个人赞助者筹集了近450美元,为加强我们社区的癌症护理. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsors DeCesaris/Prout Cancer 基金会 and Curtis Investment Group.
34年后, the CalvertHealth 基金会 announced in September the 2022 Gala for 癌症治疗 would be the last Harvest Ball Gala. 特蕾莎约翰逊, CalvertHealth品牌战略和慈善事业副总裁说, “虽然这是丰收晚会一个时代的结束, it marks the beginning of our effort to continue to transform cancer care for our community.”
Dr. Theodore Tsangaris kicked off the evening’s program talking about the recent partnership with Duke Health. “作为供应商, I can tell you that a relationship with an NCI-designated center gives our physicians and staff access to continual education on the latest thinking in cancer care - from experts who are doing the research and will give us the capacity to bring clinical trials to our local community.他通过让客人环顾房间来证明这一点, 注意到三分之一的女性, 每两个男性中就有一个会在他们的一生中被诊断出患有癌症. Tsangaris补充道, “I think it’s important for us to remember that at the core of what is happening is how these cancer initiatives impact the lives of the people who rely on us for their care. We are doing this for the hundreds of newly diagnosed cancer patients we treat every year and the thousands of cancer survivors who need our ongoing care and support.”
calverthehealth总裁兼首席执行官迪恩·蒂格, 谁将在2023年2月卸任, highlighted some of the health system’s most notable contributions over the years, 其中许多都是通过在丰收舞会上筹集的资金实现的. ”在一起, 我们建立了战略伙伴关系, recruited world-class physicians and converted to all private patient rooms – all while maintaining our independence. 我们知道，对一个独立的人来说，对抗癌症是一项非凡的壮举, 像CalvertHealth这样的非营利性社区医院, 但这是公平竞争环境所需要的. 我们的病人和社区应该得到最好的治疗。. Teague also recognized the 66 Gala Committee members who helped raise more than $5 million over the past 34 years.
Gala Co-Chairs Linda Sinagra-Smith and Teresa Schrodel spoke about their own personal journeys with cancer. Schrodel, 她的丈夫在29岁时死于睾丸癌, 谈到了在家附近进行高质量癌症治疗的重要性. “我不希望其他人不得不经历我们所经历的事情. To have to leave the county and lose precious time with their friends and family members to seek cancer care.她接着说，“我们今晚在这里做的事情很重要。. I would wager that nearly everyone in this room has a loved one or knows someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. 每一个故事都很重要. Each of those stories represents a father, a mother, a husband, a wife, a friend or a neighbor.”
Beth Prout Lennon和JoAnne DeCesaris Wellington, DeCesaris/Prout癌症基金会的联合创始人, an organization which provides financial support to the CalvertHealth Cancer Center, encouraged others to join them in making a financial contribution to the cause. Both Lennon and Wellington have lost a parent to cancer and started the foundation to provide funding for cancer awareness and treatment options close to home. Wellington said, “The stakes of cancer are high – and they are only getting higher. It will take an extraordinary effort to begin to turn the tables on cancer and that is why we are here tonight. 成为解决方案的一部分.”
从34年前开始, the annual black-tie charity event has been one of the most prominent fundraisers for the hospital and has helped fund new medical technology, CalvertHealth医疗中心的设备和倡议. While the 2022 Gala was the last, the need for community support is ever present. If you are interested in making an end of year gift to the CalvertHealth 基金会, 请浏览他们的网站
www.calverthealthfoundation.org/season-of-giving 或拨打410.414.4570与基金会团队成员交谈.
The CalvertHealth 基金会 wants to extend a special thank you to some of the sponsors who helped make the evening a success: DeCesaris/Prout Cancer 基金会,
纪念莫林·普劳特和吉顿. DeCesaris小.; Curtis Investment Group; Associates In Radiation Medicine; Mr. Steve & Mrs. 阳光明媚的吉时利; City National Bank; Dickinson Jewelers; Hargrove from encore; L2 Construction Management Corporation; Mr. 迪恩和太太. Pam爱尔兰人; Sam Barbieri Webster Group with RE/MAX United; Cheryl & Jimmy Bare Century 21 New Millennium; BuiltRite Home Developers, Inc.; Mr. 维克和太太. Julie Cornellier; Mr. 史蒂夫和太太. 丽莎获得, Garner Exteriors; Ms. Marianne Harms; Pathway Investment Group; Power Solutions; Rod 'N' Reel Resort; Idea Solutions, Mr. 弗兰克·史密斯和夫人. Linda Sinagra-Smith; Wilson & Parlett; Dr. Loyd & Mrs. 特里Wolfley; Adfinitas Health; American 放射学 Services; BHE Cove Point LNG; Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant; Calvert 内科医学 Group; Duke Cancer Network; Mr. Robert Luddy, Captive Aire; Dixie Miller & Jim Ritter; Laura Peruzzi - RE/MAX One & Eddie Logan - Prime Lending; US Acute Care Solutions; Wilmot Sanz Architects; Armstrong, Donohue, Ceppos, Vaughan & 罗迪斯,CHTD.; CDI; College of Southern Maryland; Dunkirk Vision; Dr. Duncan & Mrs. Mickie Frazer; Lee Funeral Home Calvert; M&T Bank; Medart Gallery & Custom Framing; MedStar Health; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Rice, III; Lusby Center, a division of The Brick Companies; The Concord Advisory Group; Waterside at Solomons Island.
Gala Committee Members from over the years were recognized for their time and effort put into planning the annual gala over the past 34 years. Each member was called to the stage in recognition of the years they devoted to the planning committee. 从左到右, 莉莎特尔, 凯西迪金森, 阳光明媚的吉时利, 卡门Schrodel, 丽莎获得, 丽莎·阿内森, Dana玫瑰, 温迪·考克斯, 特蕾莎·施罗德(2022年联合主席), 黛博拉·基尔, 帕特·詹金斯, 辛迪Hargrove, 凯伦·奥布莱恩, 辛迪Parlett, 吉恩·弗莱明, Pam爱尔兰人, 特里Wolfley, 黛安娜Gebicke, 林赛•汤普森, 蕾切尔Lambourne, 玛吉·韦伯斯特, 艾德丽安第24位, 琳达·辛纳格拉-史密斯(2022年联席主席), 卡拉勒, 琥珀卡罗尔, 特里萨·约翰逊和丽贝卡·伯吉斯.
JoAnn DeCesaris Wellington (left) and Beth Prout Lennon (right) of the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer 基金会 (DPCF) took to the stage to share how cancer has impacted their lives; inspiring them to start DPCF.
President and CEO Dean Teague took the stage to share how far CalvertHealth has come and plans for the future of cancer care at CalvertHealth with the new collaboration with Duke Health.