Community Corner
Annual Hospice of the Chesapeake Gala Raises More Than $700K
Venetian Ball reveals overwhelming community support.
Hospice of the Chesapeake’s 2016 Venetian Ball raised more than $700,000 to help support the many programs and services provided to patients and families in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.
More than 450 local supporters attended the event held March 19 at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel, most of whom donned masks with their gowns and black ties to honor the Italian masquerade theme. The evening included dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and musical entertainment by Radio City.
The 2016 lead sponsors were the Creston G. Tate and Betty Jane Tate Foundation, The Wilburn Company, Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation and the Baldwin Family. Additional sponsors included: Anne Arundel Medical Center; Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation; BB&T; John & Cathy Belcher; Tech USA; Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP; Wooddell and Passaro Dental Group; and Zachary’s Jewelers.
Find out what's happening in Glen Burniefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
# # #
Caring for life throughout the journey with illness and loss is the mission of Hospice of the Chesapeake. For more information, please visit www.hospicechesapeake.org.
