The 87th Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale Brings Record Sales and Turnout

The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital recently announced that the 87th Annual Rummage Sale, held at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds from October 16 -18, produced record sales. Beating 2025’s sales high of over $376,000, the 87th annual sale raised $434,567 as shoppers came from VA, DC, MD, and beyond to discover a treasure trove of antiques, fashion for the whole family, sporting goods, electronics, furniture, art and more. A true community event, funds raised from Rummage sales support nursing scholarships and a variety of priority programs at Inova Loudoun Hospital, from its greatest need programs to specialty medical equipment and medical research. In 2025 alone, the Ladies Board funded 55 nursing scholarships totaling more than $186,000 along with a range of hospital priorities, including support for a pilot artificial intelligence program to catch sepsis earlier, removing barriers to care for existing patients facing hardship, providing lymphedema garments, supporting Life with Cancer and funding music therapy.

With the announcement, Ladies Board President, Pauline Clark, delivered the group’s most recent contribution check in the amount of $340,000 to Dr. Raj Chand, President of Inova Loudoun Hospital. Dr. Chand, in his remarks to the Ladies Board stated, “One hundred and fourteen years ago, the pioneering vision and spirit of the Ladies Board helped found what is now Inova Loudoun Hospital. It began with six beds in a rented home on Market Street in Leesburg…Through more than a century of growth, your generosity has reached more than six million dollars. In every chapter of this hospital's story, the Ladies Board has been there.” Chand also shared Inova’s newly launched vision to set the national standard for excellence in healthcare, remarking, “Long before anyone wrote that vision, the Ladies Board was setting the standard for what a community can do for its hospital. The pioneering spirit that started this journey in 1912 thrives today because of each of you.”

The annual Rummage Sale is the product of a year’s long effort of dedicated volunteers and partners. “The 87th Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale is truly larger than words can describe. It takes a year of collecting, more than 500 dedicated volunteers, and countless hours of hard work to bring this incredible undertaking to life. Our donations come from all walks of life—families downsizing, loved ones settling an estate after a loss, and people simply cleaning out their closets. Every donation has a story, and together, those donations become something extraordinary,” said Stacey Bassett, Rummage Committee Chair and Second Vice President of the Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital. “In just four days, our volunteers transform more than 53,000 square feet of space into a retail experience like no other. What makes this event remarkable isn't just its size, it's the people behind it. Our volunteers show up through hurricane-force rains, unexpected cold snaps, muddy conditions, and miles of traffic because they believe in our mission. Their dedication, determination, and willingness to do whatever it takes are nothing short of phenomenal. This sale is so much more than shopping—it's a year-round labor of love that makes a lasting difference in our community.”

For shoppers who love a great deal but were not able to make it to the Rummage Sale, there is good news! The same kinds of great deals can be found year-round at the Twice Is Nice thrift store in downtown Leesburg. Operated by Ladies Board volunteers, Twice is Nice features an ever-changing array of gently used, donated items including women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as a range of household items from linens and pillows to fine crystal and china, small appliances, a book nook, toys, crafts, art and much more. Twice Is Nice is located in downtown Leesburg in the Toll House Shopping Center at 305 East Market Street South. The store is open weekly Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

In addition, just down the road at the Inova Loudoun Hospital Lansdowne campus, the Ladies Board also operates a boutique shop, known as the Riverside Gift Shop, where shoppers can find a carefully crafted selection of gifts from unique seasonal treasures for the home and trending clothing to exquisite jewelry and the cuddliest stuffed animals, as well as flowers, cards and snacks. The Riverside Gift Shop is located in the North Tower (on the ground/first floor) of Inova Loudoun Hospital, directly behind the information desk. It is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. No matter which venue shoppers prefer, they can feel good about each purchase, because just like Rummage, thrift store and boutique sales help fund nursing scholarships and Inova Loudoun Hospital priority programs, medical research and equipment. A true win - win for the customer and the community!