Foundation Nets $15,000 for Digital Mammography System.

The Foundation for Angel Medical Center hosted its inaugural fundraising event on Saturday, August 23, 2008 netting over $15,000 towards the purchase of the newly installed digital mammography system at Angel Medical Center. The Together We Can Give the Gift of Life Fashion Show and Silent Auction underwritten by Macon Bank enjoyed widespread community support with numerous donations and over 300 tickets sold. The Foundation Board members carefully selected the talented models to show off the latest fall fashions from Tanner Outlet, WNC Sports Zone, and Baby B’s, while My Favorite Things and Lisa’s Corner provided accessories including the most recent offerings from the Vera Bradley line.

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Sheila Brown, Nan Bulgin, Pam Collins, Sarah Collins, Lauren Dalton, Wendy Dalton, Sydney Hensley, Michele Hubbs, Jennifer Jones, Reina Kegan, Andy Lawley, Karen Loetzer, Beverly Mason, Debbie Miller, Peyton Palmer, Paloma Robles, Santiago Robles, Alyssa Smith, Charlie Trentham, Ella Trentham, Preston Trentham, Brenda Wooten.

The team of Billi Black and Ron Winecoff greeted guests as they entered the Fellowship Hall that had been transformed into an elegant setting with linen tablecloths donated by Alsco, Inc. of Charlotte, gorgeous gift boxes decorated with beautiful ribbons and complementary leather jewelry cases donated by Stewart’s of Franklin complimented with pink seed ribbons donated by Hologic. Angel Medical Center CEO Tim Hubbs welcomed those in attendance and thanked them for their support. Jane Brown acted as Mistress of Ceremonies, while Bobbie Contino and Lionel Caynon donated their time to create the ambience for the afternoon with their musical selections. Angel Catering provided a scrumptious lunch of chicken salad, delectable fresh fruit, followed by luscious strawberry cake for dessert served by the Foundation Board members and volunteers.

Local businesses and individuals responded generously to the Foundation Board members who solicited items for inclusion in the Silent Auction which netted close to $6,000. While some organizations responded by offering merchandise at cost, others made outright donations and purchased ads in the program. Ron Bernard, Jim Cooper, Dom D’Ascoli, Tom Fagg, Mark Garber, Bob Justin, Trent Johnson, Pat Patton, Dave Sanford, Ed Shatley, and Wayne Swank capably answered queries as they manned the stunning displays during the Silent Auction. Marty Wadewitz snapped marvelous photos to capture the memories of the day.

Foundation Board Members and Volunteers

Teresa Breedlove, Ashley Brinkley, Ron Bernard, Roberta Bowles, Victoria Bowman, Bo Bryant, Juok Choi, Becky Cooper, Marla D’Ascoli, Tracy Gihl, Beverly Hatcher, Ellen Hodgins, Michele Hubbs, Anne Hyder, Martha Johnson, Fred Jones, Bob Justin, Ruthann LeBlanc, Sissy Pattillo, Pat Patton, Donna Patton, Bonnie Peggs, Lisa Robles, Bea Sanford, Jane Shatley, Roberta Swank, Gay Todsen, Ron Winecoff.

Please support our sponsors who give so generously to our community.

Antiques on Main, Denise Bishop, Billi Black, Boiler Room Steak House, John Bowles, Roberta Bowles, Victoria Bowman, Jim Brown Chrysler, Carolbilt Clocks, Carolina Mini Mart, The Center for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Linda Cherry, Juok Choi, Creative Framing, Creative Interiors, Curtis TV Inc., Designer’s Alley Bed & Breakfast, The Dessert Factory, Duncan Oil, Eller & Owens, Frog & Owl Mountain Bistro and Wine Bar, Fun Factory in the Smokies, Gardenias, Darlene Hamilton, Jamison’s Jewelers, Janna’s Jems, Kitchen Gourmet, La Poma & La Poma, Macon Appliance Mart, Macon Bank, Macon Funeral Home, Macon Furniture Mart, Main Street Florist and Gifts, Mill Creek Country Club, My Favorite Things, Party Zone, PRemier Marketing, Primrose Lane, Dr. Gilberto Robles, Michael M. Rogers, Rosebud Cottage, Kris Sadagursky, Simple Elegance, Smokey Mountain Healthcare Associates, Smoky Mountain Systems, Spa Siobhan, Spring Valley Nursery, Stewart’s of Franklin, Studio K Salon, 21st Century Oncology, Bridget Vanderhoff of B’s Designs, Watauga Creek Home Furnishings.