News & Events
In this section:
| News |
| Inspiration newsletter |
| Sponsoring an event |
| Participating in an event |
| Highlights of recent events |
News:
We always have so much happening here at the Foundation, whether it's an upcoming event to raise money for a Mission department or service line, a new campaign, an exciting grant or moving donor story.
Click here to visit the News Library, where we list recent news items.
Inspiration, Mission Healthcare Foundation's newsletter, is another great way to find out information on Foundation activities and opportunities. Below is the most recent issue.
Click the cover to find information on:
Events:
Interested in participating in or sponsoring an event?
Event sponsorship is a wonderful way to demonstrate your company's commitment to the health and wellbeing of Western North Carolina families and at the same time, gain brand awareness and affinity for your company. Mission Healthcare Foundation hosts a number of events to benefit Mission Children's Hospital and Mission Hospital.For an upcoming schedule of events click here to view and search our Events Calendar, where all of our fundraising and educational events are posted as they occur. Or call the Foundation at 828-213-1009.
Additionally, there are many opportunities to partner with Mission in other ways - for ideas and to see a current list, click here.
Highlights of recent events and promotions:
- Faces of Hope
Click here to read about this successful inaugural event! Also see the Fall 2008 issue of Inspiration newsletter for more coverage.
- Chakales-Patton Results
The 18th annual Chakales Patton Memorial Golf Tournament took place September 16 at The Cliffs Walnut Cove. The event netted $127,500 to benefit Mission's Pathways Life After Cancer program. Pictured here are Harry Patton, Chris Young, Karen Grogan, Joe Damore and Bruce Thorsen. Many thanks to everyone involved in helping make this tournament such a huge success.
- Second Annual In Good Company Classic Is a Huge Success
This year, the 2008 In Good Company Classic expanded from golf to include a tennis tournament, cooking demonstration by Grove Park Inn chefs, a lunch, and a breast cancer health panel. The event was held on May 12 at the Grove Park Inn, and netted $25,000 for the Breast Program Endowment at Mission. Click here to read more.
If you missed your chance at getting an In Good Company hat, you can still purchase one for $10 and proceeds will benefit the Breast Program Endowment. Email Teresa to place your order!
IGC photos by Heather Gast.
Above: Helen Wiest, MD, and Kellie Condra, MD, were part of the panel of breast cancer experts fielding questions at the luncheon. (5/12/2008)
Above: Emcee Suzanne Hudson with Grove Park Inn Executive Chef de Cusine Dave Rowland. (5/12/2008)
Above: Tom and Kay Finger enjoy the chefs antics at the cooking demonstration. (5/12/2008)
Above: A foursome prepares to tee off in front of the Grove Park Inn. Golf was chilly but spirited, and fun! (5/12/2008)
Above: The tennis group poses before beginning their matches. (5/12/2008)
Above: Sponsors of the 2008 In Good Company Classic.top
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Third Annual Big Tom Classic Golf Tournament
Above: Will and Tom Israel present awards at the end of the third annual Big Tom Classic golf tournament, held in memory of their father, "Big Tom," who passed away from a brain aneurysm in 2005. Proceeds are estimated at nearly $20,000 and will benefit the Mission Neurosciences program. (Photo by Jesse Kit, 5/9/2008)
- KIA March Madness Promotion Raises Money for Mission Children's Hospital
Above: Nick Kinkaid of Asheville's Paramount Kia presents a check for $8,500 to Mission Children's Hospital medical director, Dr. Susan Mims. Read more about this March Madness promotion here.
Kohl's Department Stores Partners With Mission Foundation to Benefit Children
Mission Healthcare Foundation and Kohl's of Asheville are partners in supporting children's health through the Kohls Care for Kids program. Kohl's sells a line of merchandise which rotates seasonally, and a full 100% of the net proceeds support the work of Paws With a Purpose and the work they do providing pet therapy at Mission Children¹s Hospital.
Buy this great merchandise at either the Kohl's Department Store in Asheville on 149 Bleachery Boulevard, or at the Kohl's Cares for Kids website by clicking here.
