YEEHAW!: The Belleville Hospital Foundation kicks its 2016 gala into high gear with a Wild Wild West theme announcement in the Sills Lobby of BGH on June 21, 2016. Pictured from left to right are: Margie Burness, foundation volunteer; Gloria-Anne Richards Medigas; Rachel Pearsall special events coordinator BGHF; Christine MacKenzie decor committee; Tamara Bricknell 2016 gala chair and Patti Middleton, McDougall Insurance. (Photo: Nicole Kleinsteuber / Quinte News)
It’s sure to be a back slappin’, hog killin’ good time at the Sears Atrium for the 2016 Belleville General Hospital Foundation gala.
On Tuesday, organizers of the annual hospital fundraiser announced the theme to this year’s event on September 17 is – The Wild Wild West.
Old west frontier party goers are invited to wear cowboy hats, gambler shirts, leather belts, cowboy boots, frock coats, bib shirts, saddle seat pants, etc. to the event presented by McDougall Insurance.
2016 Gala Chair Tamara Bricknell, a long term gala committee volunteer said she is thrilled to be the honourary chair.
Special events coordinator Rachel Pearsall said each year this event raises funds to purchase life saving equipment for BGH to ensure that those in the Quinte community can receive quality care, locally.
Last year’s M.A.S.H. themed gala raised $260,000 for cancer care and this year’s goal is $300,000.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Rachel Pearsall at rpearsall@ghc.on.ca
