Holzer Celebrity Dinner Raises Over $136,000
The Holzer Heritage Foundation Celebrity Dinner and Auction was enormously successful, raising over $136,000. This unique fundraising event took place at the Holzer Leadership and Innovation Institute on the Gallipolis campus with an “Escape to Margaritaville” theme. Over 300 attendees came from throughout Holzer’s service area to raise funds for Holzer Heritage Foundation.
We are grateful to our celebrity waiters who offered great service and collected “tips” throughout the evening. Our awesome wait staff included Jessie Adams, Angel Blazer, Elijah Blazer, Hunter Boggs, Tara Boggs, Sarah Burnett, Angie Burns, Brooklyn Case, Alex Clark, Jenny Cosgray, Josie Cremeans, Brandy Davis, Dr. Scott Davis, Emily Davis, Samantha Davis, Jennie Foley, Miranda Fortner, Sherry Gordon, Beth Hamilton, Claire Hamilton, Ashley Knight, Phil Luckeydoo, Steve Matthews, Dr. Adrienne Mays, Kristen McClure, Dr. Danielle Merry-Sperry, McKenzie Mullins, Ashley Nolan, Garrett Ohlinger, Kendra Parks, Lynette Payne, Maddy Petro, Shelly Ranegar, Renee Ray, Lilly Rees, Pam Roach, Brant Rocchi, Shari Rocchi, Carlee Sang, Jennifer Saunders, Morgan Saunders, Amber Tackett, Logan Wakham, Jill Wright, and Bailie Young.
Our delicious meal was prepared by Forgey Catering and Holzer Nutrition Services, with amazing desserts by Holzer’s own Kim Caldwell. Austin Cole’s Culinary Art Company provided the beautiful and appetizing grazing tables. Local boys, the Stringbenders, (Erick Johnson, Beej Rocchi, Nick Rocchi, and Jason Stout) kept things rocking with music on the patio, and Josh Bodimer fulfilled his annual duty of conducting the post-dinner auction.
The event wouldn’t have been as successful without our wonderful planning committee: Shana Booher, Audrey Burris, Lloyd Butcher, Amanda Caldwell, Debbie Caldwell, Brandy Davis, Karrie Davison, Karen Deel, Trey Farley, Abby Greer, Angie Hood, Patsy Imboden, Jenna Meadows, Holly Petro, Amee Rees, Angie Rocchi, and Jaime Sang. Other volunteers for the evening include Julie Burnette, Kelly Christian, Jessie Collins, Mason Dishong, Jacob Gilmore, Brayden Greer, Dillon McCarty, Chris Petro, Cherie Plese, Carey Roberts, Nick Rocchi, and Jaime Sang. We extend special thanks to Holzer Environmental Services, Maintenance, Marketing, and Nutrition Services for their contributions to make the evening so enjoyable.
Amee Rees, Director, Holzer Heritage Foundation stated, “Every year I am amazed by the community support for the Celebrity Dinner and am encouraged by the willingness of our own staff to volunteer their time and energy to make it a success. It is really a group effort that continues to surpass the previous year time and again. We truly appreciate the lasting support everyone provides for the Holzer Heritage Foundation.”
We would also like to offer our gratitude to all businesses and individuals who so generously donated to this make this fundraiser successful. In addition, we would like to thank the event sponsors. Platinum sponsors BDT Architect & Designers and Elizabeth Davis. Gold sponsors CPS Solutions, LLC, Fosters Sales & Delivery, Inc., G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., and Merchant McIntyre Associates. Silver sponsors Dr. Choudhary Rayani, Jackson & Coker, and ProAssurance Indemnity Company, Inc. Bronze sponsors Kristine Barr, Judge & Mrs. Bob Grillo, Mr. Larry Kidd, and the Holzer Employee & Activity Team.
Our Table Sponsors also played a key role in the success of the evening: Dr & Mrs. Mike Canady, Crown Excavating Inc, Courtside Bar & Grille, Lisa Detty, Edward Jones, Foster Sales and Delivery Inc, Haffelt’s Mill Outlet Inc, JT Thorpe and Sons Inc, Dr. and Mrs. Marazon, Troy Miller, Todd Miller, Tom Moore, Evan Moore, Norris Financial Group, Ohio Valley Bank, OVP Health, Ratliff’s Pool Center, Robin Fowler State Farm, The Root Sports & Fitness Center, Mr. & Mrs. Brent Saunders, Dr. & Mrs. Rodney Stout, ShaynaCo LLC, Tangles Salon & Spa, Toler & Toler Insurance Services Inc, Dr. & Mrs. Jared Sheets, Waibel Energy Systems Inc, and The Wiseman Agency.
