Celebration of Caring

North Coast Health’s signature annual fundraising gala, Celebration of Caring, will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at LaCentre in Westlake.

The evening will feature a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert, a live auction and raffles, including the drawing for NCH’s summer vacation raffle.  Honorary chairs for the event are Chris and Sandy Haas. Event co-chairs are Wendy Kieding, Kathe Serbin, and Carol Sterba. Returning for a second year, Parker Hannifin Corporation is the event’s lead “Presenting” sponsor.  The evening’s goal is to raise $150,000, more than 10 percent of NCH’s annual operating budget Celebration of Caring supports the life-saving health care provided at North Coast Health for the medically underserved in our community. 

The winner of the summer vacation raffle will be drawn at the event, and can choose between a 7-night, all-inclusive package including airfare to the Luxury Bahia Principe Ambar in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic or a 4-night golfing package at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess including rounds of golf, airfare and rental car.  The winner may also select a $3,500 travel voucher to Independence Travel in lieu of the above prizes.  Raffle tickets are one for $25, three for $50 or eight for $100 and can be purchased at www.northcoasthealth.org/celebration or by calling the North Coast Health Development office at 216-228-7878 ext. 114.

Those interested in attending the Celebration of Caring gala can purchase tickets or become a sponsor online at www.northcoasthealth.org/celebration or by phoning 216-228-7878 ext. 114.  Event tickets are $125 each.  Sponsorship opportunities range from $10,000 to $500.

Sponsors confirmed as of July 15, 2014 are as follows:  Presenting Sponsor:  Parker Hannifin Corporation - Supporting Sponsors:  The Cleveland Clinic, Lee and Larry Elmore, First Federal Lakewood, The Charles J. Nock Family, Rae-Ann Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers, Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sea-Land Chemical Company, and Wegman, Hessler & Vanderburg - Helping Sponsors:  The Bergendahl Instutute, Lakewood Presbyterian Church, George W. Quil/FM Global, Carol Ann Rini, Walter|Haverfield, LLP, and Richard Watts, MD - Caring Sponsors:  Milan “Mike” Busta, Fred and Nora DeGrandis, Sara and Jim Doan, Ray and Mary Ann Griffiths, Hinkley Lighting, John and Nancy Lupo, McManamon & Co., LLC, CPA’s and St. John Medical Center.

About North Coast Health: North Coast Health is a faith-based charitable clinic that provides and optimizes access to health care for the medically underserved.  A vital part of Greater Cleveland’s health care safety net for the past 28 years, North Coast Health provides primary care, prescription assistance, specialty referrals and health education to individuals and families in need.  With the support of over 150 volunteer physicians, nurses and other caregivers, NCH is a patient-centered medical home that provides preventive care and chronic disease management as well as care for acute illnesses and injuries.