The date has been set for this year’s Cullman Regional Foundation Gala, the annual fundraising dinner that also recognizes local contributors to community health and service outreach.

This year’s gala is set to begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at the Cullman Civic Center. The gala’s theme for 2018 is “All That Jazz,” and will carry through the evening’s dinner and special program, along with the accompanying silent auction and dancing.

The gala “recognizes individuals who have played a significant role in advancing healthcare for our community through Cullman Regional,” said Foundation President John Apel. “We are pleased to announce the H.C. Arnold Humanitarian Award honoree, Judy Williamson, and the Dr. Herman C. Ensor Excellence in Heath Care honoree, Dr. Scott Warner.”

The Cullman Regional Foundation is a non-profit organization, separate from Cullman Regional, that assists and advances the hospital’s mission to provide excellent healthcare, health education and other humanitarian endeavors. The Foundation conducts fundraising for a variety of special needs, projects and programs at Cullman Regional.

Annual fundraising events like the gala give members of the Cullman community an opportunity to become more involved in local philanthropy for medical care in the place they call home.

Cullman Regional Service Guild members help with the organization of the gala each year, and are led by President Cindy Ponder. The Service Guild consists of more than 40 local women who volunteer to support the Foundation for special events such as the gala. They create the theme, decorations, invitations and more to facilitate the Foundation’s annual roster of events.

This year’s gala will host live entertainment by the Rock Candy Band, as well as a dinner catered by Designs by Grace. Tickets are available for $150 each. Organizations interested in table sponsorships may contact the Foundation office between now and April 6.

Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible for donors as allowed by IRS rules. Community members may volunteer, donate online or learn more about giving programs by visiting the cullmanregional.com/foundation.

For additional information contact the Cullman Regional Foundation at (256) 737-2565 or crmcfoundation@cullmanregional.com.

Benjamin Bullard can be reached by phone at 256-734-2131 ext. 145.