HICKORY, NC – May 27, 2014 —Women In Philanthropy (WIP), will
host its annual benefit event – Party on the Lawn this Saturday,
May 31 at the SALT Block from 4:30 – 7:30 PM. WIP, a “Giving
Circle,” of women who combine their philanthropic contributions
to benefit organizations affiliated with the Catawba Medical Foundation,
is an extension of Catawba Valley Medical Center (CVMC).
Both men and women are invited to Saturday’s event, featuring BBQ
and beer on the SALT Block North Lawn with music provided by duo Charlie
Zagaroli and Jeff Arditti. Generous donations by presenting sponsor Jennifer
Tingen Clark REALTOR® / Broker at Weichert Realtors-Team Metro, supporting sponsor Jennifer Eaker
Fulkerson, PLLC, Attorney at Law and The Best of Beers, LLC are making
this event possible.
2014 WIP Members tour the CVMC Level III NICU
WIP hopes Party on the Lawn will be a catalyst for growth of its WIP membership
currently consisting of 20 influential Catawba Valley women led by Rebecca
Wright, President. WIP is open to women of all ages desiring to become
advocates for enhanced patient care. Several notable examples of recent
WIP contributions include:
- $20,000 for two infusion bays in the Comprehensive Cancer Center located
in CVMC’s New Patient Pavilion
- $10,250 for three Z-FLO Neonatal Fluidized Positioners and one Wireless
Telemetry Fetal Monitor
- $3,400 to provide a vanity, make-up mirror, wigs and caps to Details Salon,
the new home for the American Cancer Society’s Wig Bank
“WIP is a tremendous example of people coming together to make a
difference in the community,” said Guy Guarino, Chief Development
Officer at CVMC. “WIP improves the quality of care for patients
by supporting particular needs identified by the Foundation.”
Party on the Lawn tickets are $35 and include food and 2 beer tokens. To
buy tickets, please visit
http://www.CatawbaValleyMedical.org/WIPparty. A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. For more information,
contact Catawba Medical Foundation at 828.326.3670 or email Sheryl King at
sking@catawbavalleymc.org.