Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation’s gala raises nearly $100,000, most ever

VERONA — Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation announced that its annual gala at the Turning Stone Resort Casino on Nov. 10 raised more than $98,000 in net proceeds to support Rome Memorial Hospital.

That’s the highest fundraising proceeds in the event’s history, according to a foundation news release. More than 60 event sponsors and hundreds of event attendees helped to raise the money, which will be used to support patient care and vital programs at Rome Memorial Hospital, the foundation stated. 

The foundation’s 2017 gala raised more than $93,000.

 “The Annual Gala is a special night, and it is humbling to see the support we receive from our donors, community members, physicians, staff, and volunteers The continued support and generosity of these groups helps us greatly in our mission to support Rome Memorial Hospital,” Brian Miller, Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation’s president, said in the release.

Attendees celebrated the mission of Rome Memorial Hospital, “Compassionate Connected Care,”  while enjoying live entertainment, an open bar, and a variety of food prepared by Turning Stone Resort. The annual gala, as part of its fundraising efforts, features a silent auction with a variety of items including unique auction items donated by area businesses and those donated and assembled by the employees of the hospital. 

The gala also recognized Dr. John Restivo as the 2018 Physician of the Year. 

Rome Memorial Hospital Foundation says it provides “vital philanthropic support” to the hospital. The foundation is a separate 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit that accepts gifts on behalf of Rome Memorial Hospital and works to fund both present and future equipment and program needs. 

Rome Memorial Hospital provides care to more than 100,000 residents of the community.