Cedar County Memorial Hospital hosts fundraiser

Guests at Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s (CCMH’s) Ninth Annual Fundraiser enjoyed activities centered around the theme Welcome to the Wild West. The event was held to raise funds for Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s capital equipment needs.

The evening began at 5:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center on Oct. 26. As guests arrived, they were greeted by Board President Judy Renn, and long-time employee, Terri Heitz, Director of Social Services. Guests had an opportunity to bid on the silent auction items that were graciously donated by employees and local businesses, enjoy a root beer float from the root beer bar or purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle.

During the delicious meal of brisket, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread muffins and fresh apple pie prepared by the hospitals Dietary Department, guests enjoyed a variety of country western songs from Cedar County Memorial Hospital’s own Ginelle Esry, Occupational Therapy Assistant. When the meal was complete, a Best Dressed contest was held with Cliff Connor winning Best Dressed Cowpoke and Dawson Rogers winning Best Dressed Little Cowpoke. Following closure of the silent auction, the evening ended with the announcement of the 50/50 winner, Michelle Heitz.

Forty sponsors helped make the event possible. Cedar County Memorial Hospital thanks the following sponsors: American Family Insurance – Kelly Welch; Bill Miller Jr., and Robin Miller, Pharm.D.; Brown’s Medical Imaging; Bryan C. Breckenridge, Attorney at Law; Dr. and Mrs. Rick Casey; Cedar County Abstract & Title Company; Dr. Christopher Andrew; Community Bank of El Dorado Springs; David Dade, R.D. / L.D.; Kenneth Dugan, M.D.; El Dorado Cycle & Outdoor Equipment; Edward Jones—Bo Bishop; Evans Drugs; Dr. and Mrs. Roger Francis; Fugate Motors; Heritage State Bank; Hospice Compassus; J&M Anesthesia LLC,; Lifestat Emergency Physicians; Med-Pay, Inc.; Mercy; Mid-Missouri Bank; Mid-Missouri Insurance Agency; Midwest Pathology Consultants, P.A.; Modern Copy Systems; Nance Auction Service; Dr. Bill and Jan Neale; Pete’s of El Dorado Springs; Dr. James Riscoe; Schimmel Emergency Medicine Services, LLC.; Senior Life Solutions; Sheldon Funeral Home; Shelter Insurance – Farran Agency, LLC.; David and Rhonda Sibley; Kirk Sibley Family; Simmons Bank; St. Clair County State Bank; Steven Unterman, M.D.; and Wallstreet Financial Group.

Over 75 guests attended the event, which raised approximately $8,000. Sincere gratitude to the First Baptist Church for the use of their facility and the employees and organizations that donated items for the silent auction, CCMH personnel and their family members who assisted with the event; and of course, all guests who attended.

COWBOY UP – Cliff Connor and Dawson Rogers were the best dressed cowpokes at the fundraiser.