Garrett Regional Medical Center celebrated the return of the bi-annual hospital Foundation Gala on December 2 at the Ag Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry. A record-high of $90,000 was raised to support the Foundation’s behavioral health campaign.
Garrett Regional Medical Center’s bi-annual Foundation Gala has raised a new record – over $90,000 – to benefit the Foundation’s campaign and commitment to improving behavioral health services in the Garrett County community and the surrounding region.
Held at the Ag Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds, the “Masquerade on the Mountain” theme reflected the elegant, stylish masquerade balls first made famous in Venice during the Italian Renaissance.
More than 400 attendees were treated to a gourmet dinner by Huckleberry’s Catering, desserts by Trader’s Coffee House, and bar service by Liberated Libations. A plethora of auction items were graciously provided by area businesses and individuals to support the fundraising campaign.
Earlier this year, the GRMC Foundation launched a campaign dedicated to behavioral health. The campaign seeks to enhance the existing facility space through renovation and/or expansion to better serve the needs of patients and the community.
Since opening in 2019, the demand for mental and behavioral health care and treatment at GRMC’s regional behavioral health center at Family Health & Wellness Center in Oakland continues to climb.
“I sincerely appreciate the dedication and work of the Foundation and planning committee to help make this year’s event a huge success,” said Mark Boucot, president and CEO of GRMC and Potomac Valley Hospital. “We live in a great community that has once again came together to support such a needed cause.”
GRMC and the Foundation would like to thank the following community sponsors who donated to the event including, title sponsor, Gary and Luanne Ruddell (Total Biz Fulfillment); dinner sponsor, Dr. Robin & Willis McGill; bar sponsor, Betsy Spiker Holcomb Taylor Made Real Estate; lighting and décor sponsor, Loar Gift Shop; gold sponsors M & T Bank, First United Bank, Bob & Mary Alice Simpson, Belt, Wellspring Family Medicine; silver sponsors Deep Creek Marina, Railey Realty, Brookfield Energy, Thousand Acres Golf Club, GMS Mine Repair and Maintenance, Byco Enterprises, Clear Mountain Bank; bronze sponsors Kevin & Nishita Henry, Golden Key Property Management, Betty Rouse & John Wilmot, Deep Creek Lions Club, Beitzel Corporation/Pillar Innovations, Oakland Nursing and Rehab, The Chaney Foundation, John & Dawn Thayer, Jason Rush, Document Solutions; and patron sponsors First Peoples, Welding Rod LLC, Assured Partners, CBIZ, and Tri-State Roof & Sheet Metal Company.
For more information on the GRMC Foundation’s Behavioral Health Campaign or to make a donation, contact Emily Tobin, Executive Director at 301-533-4178 or emily.tobin@wvumedicine.org.
