Local News
CRMC gala raises funds
By Trent MooreThe Cullman Regional Medical Center Foundation held its seventh annual gala Saturday evening at Terri Pines Country Club.
CRMC Foundation Guild member Betty Leeth Haynes was honored at the gala with the H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award for the work she has done with the hospital over the years.
“I was at a loss for words when I found out about it,” said Haynes during her acceptance speech. “I am just so honored. It is such a pleasure to work with the people of this hospital.”
Dr. Lowell H. Clemmons was posthumously honored with an H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award, as well.
Aside from acknowledging the humanitarian efforts of local citizens, the gala was also raising money for a good cause according to Jim Weidner, president and CEO of Cullman Regional Medical Center.
“All proceeds from tonight are going toward getting a stereotactic breast biopsy system for CRMC,” Weidner said. “The piece of equipment we are raising money for is the most accurate and least invasive technology you can use to perform a breast biopsy.”
To help raise money, the gala organizers charged $150 per ticket to attend the event and held a silent auction. Included in the auction were some original paintings and some autographed Alabama and Auburn football memorabilia, among other things.
“This entire event has very much been a community, volunteer-led effort,” said Darla West, director of the CRMC Foundation. “Everything for the silent auction was donated by people in the Cullman community, plus we sold around 265 tickets for tonight’s gala, which is definitely the best we have ever done.”
But, a stereotactic breast biopsy system does not come cheap, according to Mary Adams, a donor to the silent auction.
“We hope to raise a lot tonight, because it is definitely going to cost a lot,” Adams said.
“The piece of equipment we want to get is going to cost around $85,000; so that is the financial goal we are trying to reach,” Weidner said. “The community has come out in full force to support the hospital, and we really appreciate it.”
In case the gala failed to raise the $85,000 needed for the new equipment, the CRMC Foundation also has another fundraiser on the horizon that is going toward the cause.
“In addition to the funds raised by the gala, we also have a golf tournament coming up on May 13. The money raised by the golf tournament will also go toward getting the stereotactic breast biopsy system for the hospital,” Weidner said. “So, it is definitely a goal we are committed to reaching.”
The gala, which was called Gala VII, featured a “trip around the world” theme, according to honoree Betty Haynes. “We called it ‘Ready…Jet Set…Go’ this year, and featured food and décor from cultures around the globe,” Haynes said.
Designs By Grace provided catering for the gala, and the Male Men Show Band provided the musical entertainment.
- Local News
-
-
Baileyton receives grant for electrical problems at park
The town of Baileyton has received the Land and Water Conservation Grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).
-
Smith Lake residents split on water plans
Residents on Smith Lake seem to be spilt which secondary water source would be best for Cullman County.
-
Signing on
Four local water authority representatives signed contracts Tuesday to join with the city of Cullman’s Duck River dam reservoir project.
-
Couple arrested for chemical endangerment of children
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Berlin residents Saturday for allegedly keeping meth and syringes near two children.
-
Accreditation answer coming by early 2010
The Cullman County Board of Education took a step closer to district accreditation this week, though it will be next year until they know if their request is approved.
-
Robots fight to win
Holly Pond High School freshman Jordan Dover was excited when she had the opportunity to get involved with the Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) robotics competition.
-
ServSafe Program becomes mandatory Jan. 1, 2010
The Cullman County Health Department is sponsoring a ServSafe food safety class Nov. 17-20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grumpy’s Pizza.
-
Holly Pond trying to save students from addiction
If Karen Rowell can reach just one student, she will be satisfied.
-
Water on the brain
The City of Cullman and the Cullman County Commission have their own proposals for a second water source for the area, and neither group has shown signs of relenting to the other’s plan.
But after Monday, that could change. -
City OKs junk rules
Cullman residents with very high grass and “junked up” property could soon be fined, as the city council has now adopted a revamped nuisance ordinance.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Baileyton receives grant for electrical problems at park
