Proceeds from the $125/plate affair will help support the purchase of a new $66,000 Anti-Nuclear Antibody analyzer (used to detect autoimmune diseases such as lupus and other connective tissue diseases) at the Regional Health Center
The theme for the black tie optional event is Night of Stars.
Co-chair Kathryn Murphy says she hopes guests will be pleased with the efforts of the decorating committee and that the format will remain much the same as it has in the past.
“Why mess with success?” she said.
“A couple of different things are in the works, but not yet confirmed,” she added.
The evening will feature fine food, relaxing piano music, live and silent auctions, the popular Balloon Blitz (with a chance to win Canadian Tire patio furniture), the celebrated Diamond Draw (with a chance to win a diamond earrings valued at $3,000 compliments of Crescent Gold & Diamonds), and much more.
Bruce Rainnie, host of CBC News at Six, the supper-hour news program in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, will emcee the event. He is known as the voice of CBC Sports in Atlantic Canada and has worked with CBC Sports during coverage of all Olympic Games from 2000-2006.
Rainnie came to the CBC from CJLS radio where he hosted the morning show from 1989 to 1995. While at CJLS, he received a Canadian Radio Award for Inventive Broadcasting and was twice named Citizen of the Year (1993, 1994) for his volunteer work in Yarmouth and surrounding areas.
Executive Chef Trevor Cunningham, an honors graduate from the Culinary Institute of Canada, and former restaurateur, will be working with his team to prepare a memorable and enjoyable dining experience that includes hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of bubbly, followed by a three-course meal, served with wine.
A vegetarian entrée is also available: Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables, Basil Pesto and Feta Cheese.
To date, the annual Spring Gala has raised over $170,000. These funds have contributed to the purchases of equipment from portable blood pressure units to high tech diagnostic equipment like the MRI and a new cancer center.
Tickets are $125 per plate and are available at the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation office by calling 902-749-1669. Tax receipts will be issued for approximately half the ticket price.
