


		- In support of the Cook Hospital -

The W. C. Heiam Medical Foundation held its 12th annual fund-raising event, “A Fall Harvest Benefit,” on Saturday, Oct. 1. It was another record-setting event, raising $57,236.68, the most money the foundation has ever raised for its annual benefit. And this year the foundation pledged to give the Cook Hospital all of the silent and live auction proceeds, as well as the raffle proceeds, in support of the hospital’s current $5 million expansion. These proceeds totaled $24,855.50, which will be donated to the hospital in addition to the annual $10,000 the foundation makes to the hospital each year.

The 2005 benefit was held at The Harvest Moon Cooking Company, with 129 in attendance. It was a warm, fall evening. The reception from 5 until 8 p.m. featured the silent auction, with drinks and appetizers for everyone to enjoy while they placed bids on a wide variety of auction items that were donated by area businesses and individuals. A buffet dinner was served at 7 p.m., which featured selections from the fall harvest. Well-known pianist, Randy Wall provided the entertainment. The live auction and raffle drawing were held at 8:30 p.m. Lucky winners were: Jeff Elliott, spa day; Shirley Wood, shotgun; Jeb Judge, mattress set and brush cutter.

The money raised for this event included cash and ticket donations, tips, live and silent auction proceeds, raffle proceeds and the proceeds from the pre-benefit Chick Flick party. The additional monies raised will be used to add to the foundation’s endowment fund to provide for future needs of the Cook Hospital. With this year’s contributions, the fund has grown to over $850,000. The goal of the W. C. Heiam Medical Foundation is to create a $2 million endowment fund, which would sustain its annual contribution and allow the foundation to increase its contributions to support the hospital.

What happens at a typical Heiam Benefit? Visit with your friends and make new ones, enjoy sensational food, refreshing libations, exciting shopping opportunities and lively music under the stars.

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