The Thomas Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce that Mary Tanner Boothe (standing) and Effie Thompson (sitting), have been named chairmen of the 27th Annual Grand Summer Ball scheduled to take place on August 24 at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort in Point Clear. The black-tie affair is known as one of the Eastern Shore’s premier social events and a major fundraiser for Thomas Hospital. Started in 1996 by a group of community volunteers, the Grand Summer Ball has since raised more than $3 million to help provide exceptional healthcare and finance state-of-the-art equipment at Thomas Hospital. For information on sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, contact Jeana Barnes at 279-1517.
View photos and order prints from the 2012 Grand Summer Ball.
Swing Into Giving…During This Year’s Golf Classic
If you love golf, charitable giving and improving your community’s healthcare, you won’t want to miss this opportunity: Thomas Hospital Foundation 18th Annual Golf Classic set for April 19 at Lakewood County Club in Point Clear, Ala. The Thomas Hospital Foundation has raised more than $2 million since the first tournament held in 1996 to help our community’s hospital purchase state of-the-art medical equipment and improve patient care. This year’s tournament goal is to raise $120,000 to help Thomas Hospital providing award winning care close to home. If you would like to make a donation to help sponsor this year’s Golf Classic and/or play in the 18 hole competition, please register at thomashospital.org/foundation.
View photos from 2012 Golf Classic
Thomas Hospital Foundation Stache Bash Nets $19,000
(Photographed by Martha Davidson)
Left to right: Lucy Bingham, Todd and Penny Richbourg, Dr. Marshall Shoemaker, winner of the stache contest.
The Future Founders of the Thomas Hospital Foundation hosted the Stache Bash at the American Legion on May 5. Marshall Shoemaker, M.D, won the award for raising the most money in votes for best moustache. Robbie Rux, M.D., received second runner up and third runner up was awarded to Haymes Snedeker. A huge crowd enjoyed the sounds of Larry from X Ray. Funds raised will be used to purchase sleep sacks and equipment for the Thomas Hospital Birth Center. A special thanks to the sponsors who made this event a success: Bienville Capital, Brandyburg Firm, P.C. James Brandyburg and Mary Stone, Kevin Boone Enterprises, Boyd Financial Group, Brinson Interiors, Inc., Cardiology Associates, Eastern Shore OB-GYN, Family Practice Associates, Flagstar Bank, Hix and Snedeker LLC, McCarron Insurance Group, Milam & Milam, L.L.C., Preble-Rish Consulting Engineering, Regions Bank, Sadie's, Marshall Shoemaker, M.D., P.C. Thomas Construction, and anonymous.
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