Third Annual
2011 GHS Art Gala
The Granville Health System (GHS) Foundation announced its third annual Art Gala raised $91,000 in support of the GHS Expansion Plan.
Jeff Gravley, WRAL-TV sports anchor, was Master of Ceremonies for the event, which attracted almost 200 corporate and community leaders throughout the region.
In addition to ten raffle items, the “Art of Living Well” Gala featured over 70 live and silent auction items that enhanced physical and mental well being. Trip packages for New York City and Charleston were auctioned, as well as weekend getaway trips to Kiawah Beach, Umstead Hotel and Spa, Grove Park Inn, and Bell’s Mountain Cottage in the Great Smoky Mountains of NC.
“The support shown for this event by the members of our community and many local businesses was greatly appreciated, and helped make the event a huge success,” said Gary Bowman, President of the Foundation Board.
Main sponsors of the 2011 GHS Art Gala included: McDonalds of Oxford, Creedmoor and Henderson; BB&T; Hopper, Hicks and Wrenn; Morrison Management Specialists; Rentenbach Constructors; TEAMHealth; Wake Heart & Vascular Associates; New Century Ophthalmology; ARAMARK Healthcare; Mr. and Mrs. James Blaine; Clero Landscaping; Edward Jones Investment Company; Dr. Richard Perren and Dr. Joanne Fruth; Granville Family Dentistry; Granville Pallet Company; Ideal Fastener Corporation; Dr. Balvinder Kumar; Dr. and Mrs. Michael Mahan; Plastic Ingenuity; Sherman & Boddie; Dr. Mark Welsh; Professional Pharmacy; Cozart and Edwards; Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Ertischek; Mr. and Mrs. L. Lee Isley; Center for Women’s Health; RBC Centura; Drs. Reed and Donna Spears; Mark Bostic, DDS; Meridian Leasing; and Fidelity Bank.
Many supporting sponsors also helped the Foundation exceed its goal, including: William Adcock, Allstate Insurance, Drs. Jodi and John Anderson, Bayfield Farm, Earl and Carolyn Blackwell, Bob’s Barbecue, Brummitt Electric, Joe Bryan, Jr., Dr. Chad Caldwell, Cedar Creek Pottery, Dr. L. Francine Chavis, Cole Rodger Photographics, Susan Crews, Dr. and Mrs. Dave Day, Durham Nephrology Associates, Stanley Fox, Freeman White, Granville County Schools, Granville Insurance Agency, Hall’s Floor Fashions, Mr. Dale and Dr. Latonya Ivery, Leslie Johnson, Lakes Media – WLUS 98.3, Vanessa Lewis, Sandra Litzenberger, Mike Brummitt Heating and Cooling, Tingley Moore, NextDoor Health, North Carolina Pediatric Associates, On Hold Marketing, Oxford United Methodist Church, Dr. Richard Pacca, Dr. Vikesh Patel, Preston Woodall House Bed and Breakfast, Progress Energy, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Stoll, Stovall’s Gifts, Peter Tocci, Dr. Linga Vijaya, Wesco Heating and Air Conditioning, Gary Williams, Dr. James Williams, and Rob and Lori Williford.
Bowman said the annual gala is the biggest fundraiser for the Foundation in terms of the number of people involved and money raised for a single event. “Like all of our fundraisers, we use the money raised from the gala to support the work of Granville Health System. Last year the Gala raised $78,000. This year, proceeds from the Gala will support the Expansion Plan,” he said.
The Expansion Plan, a 32,000 square foot construction project, is the largest in the health system’s history. It includes a new Emergency Department that will grow from 3,135 to 18,000 square feet; expanded Surgical Services; a larger Laboratory Department; a new, larger lobby and admissions area; and additional patient and visitor parking. Construction on the project began in October.
“We are grateful to everyone in the community for their support,” said L. Lee Isley, Chief Executive Officer for Granville Health System. “Those who attended the Art Gala were treated to a wonderful evening of dinner and entertainment. In return, their financial contributions will benefit the hospital by helping to increase its capacity to meet the community’s growing demand for health care services.”
Planners of this spectacular event included chairwoman Dr. Joanne Fruth, Hannah Altieri, Laura Blackley, Carolyn Blackwell, Cindy Bostic, Cindy Cleary, Julia Day, Darcy Drake, Andrea Endrusick, Georgeen Ertischek, Cindy Fink, Janet Gruchacz, Melissa Isley, Melinda Pritchett, Donna Spears, Marshall Tanner, Charlotte “Chotsey” Winborne, and Martha Wrenn.
Proceeds from the Art Gala benefit the Granville Health System Foundation. The GHS Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
