News/Current Events
- March 2, 2010
- 2010 Hospice of Jennings County Gala is a Resounding Success
Hospice of Jennings County Gala Benefit Dinner and Dance was held on February 13th at St. Mary’s Parish in North Vernon, Indiana. Over 330 people attended the event that featured dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction. The gala raised over $30,000 to benefit the patients and families served by Hospice of Jennings County. The culmination of the evening was the crowning of 2010’s Queen, Molly Knight. Other Jennings County High School contestants included, Jessica Boyd, Amber Cooper, Kayla Ellis, Olivia Euler, Linda Greathouse, Genalea Hembree, Cheyenne Howard, Macy Morrison, Kristin O’Connor, Brooke Reed, Morgan Siener and Hillary Simmons. Each contestant received a $50 savings bond, while the Queen received a $250 savings bond.
“This year’s Queen Contestants raised a little over $22,000, which is second highest ever raised by a group of girls.” stated Carla Mills, Fund Development Specialist for Hospice, who worked with the contestants this year. “What an achievement for these outstanding young women, especially in this down economy. Molly Knight, our 2010 Queen, single handedly raised $8,000 of that total.”
Many local individuals and businesses graciously donated their services and products to help make the gala a success, including Tom Lawson who conducted the live auction and Stan Guljas who served as DJ for the dance. The Jennings County High School Jazz Band provided dinner music again this year and Jennings County Touch of Class Dance Group performed for the first time and were amazing! Crystal Anderson with Anderson Photography took pictures throughout the evening. “Without the generous support of the community and Queen Contestants, we would not be able to have this event” said Betty Pettit, Patient Care Coordinator for Hospice of Jennings County. “We are so blessed to have so many individuals helping us.”
Hospice of Jennings County, which is an office of Hospice of South Central Indiana, provides a full range of services that address the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our terminally ill patients and their families regardless of their ability to pay. While Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance cover most services provided by our Hospice program, additional funds are needed to help offset costs not covered, and for patients without any insurance coverage. Funds to cover those additional costs are provided through memorials, donations and the annual gala.
- March 2, 2010
- 2010 Hospice of Shelby County Spring Fling
Each March Hospice of Shelby County conducts a fundraising event that benefits the patients and families served by our office. The 6th annual “Spring Fling” will be held on March 13th, at Occasions in Shelbyville, Indiana. The event starts at 6:00 p.m. with a social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and a live auction. Some of the auction items this year include Walt Disney World passes, sports memorabilia, getaways and overnight hotel stays. Additionally, the “Spring Fling” features two senior girls from each Shelbyville area high school, who are vying for the title of Miss 2010 Hospice of Shelby County Queen. All of the contestants are running as a team from each of their respective high schools. The team who raises the most money for the event will take home the crown.
This year’s queen contestants include, Stephanie DeJong and Lindsey Reed, who attend Morristown High School, Erika Engle and Amye Mitchell, who attend Shelbyville High School, Alanah Manning and Jennefer Gore, who attend Southwestern High School, and Jenna Clark and Julia Polston who attend Waldron High School.
Tickets to attend the “Spring Fling” are $25.00 each and space is limited to 300 attendees. Jeff Kunkel will entertain guests throughout the dinner hour. For more information about the event, to purchase tickets, or to sponsor a table, please call Kelly Niehoff at 317-392-4560 or Carla Mills at 812-314-8052