This year's 54th Annual Charity Ball will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center in Bay City on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Proceeds from this year's Ball will be used toward the purchase of EMMI®, a web-based multimedia patient education program . EMMI gives patients a general overview of what they can expect before, during, and after their procedures, diagnostic tests, and surgeries. The program is available from any computer with internet access, and is accessible via password for patients, families, and physician offices to enhance understanding and patient satisfaction.
The theme of this year's Charity Ball is "Life, Love, Laughter." The event also includes a sweepstakes. Prizes include a first place cash prize of $1,000, donated by the BRMC Auxiliary; second place cash prize, also totaling $1,000, donated by the BRMC Auxiliary; third place prize is a 42" TV; fourth place is a cash prize of $500, donated by the BRMC Auxiliary, and the fifth prize includes 12 restaurant gift certificates from local restaurants ($400 value). Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25 and can be purchased at Bay Regional Medical Center's Gift Shop and the DoubleTree Hotel.
Charity Ball tickets are also available for purchase at Bay Regional's Gift Shop and the DoubleTree Hotel. The evening will begin with an open bar at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., followed by open bar and ball, with dancing, at 8:45 p.m. The evening's music is provided by "Skyline and the Backstreet Horns." Black tie invited. Discounted room rates are also available at the DoubleTree Hotel for the event.
Ball and dinner ticket prices are:
Patron couple - Open bar, dinner and Ball: $250
Couple - Open bar, dinner and Ball: $200
Single - Open bar, dinner and Ball: $100
For more information, please contact Peggy Davey at 894-6520 or visit bayregional.org/charityball. Various levels of sponsorships are also available. Businesses or individuals interested in sponsorship may contact Cynthia Phares at 989-797-9040.