Black and White Gala makes return appearance

Mac Olsen
South Peace News

The 2008 Black and White Gala was so successful the High Prairie and District Community Health Foundation will hold another. It is big for the community, says chairperson Nona Elliott, as the foundation raised $200,000 for the CT Scan unit last year. The foundation has set a target of $100,000 for this year’s gala, which will be held in the Gordon Buchanan Recreation Centre June 13. The community is happy it is being used for events other than sports, says chief financial officer Linda Williscroft. However, the foundation needs volunteers for decorating, setting up and clean up. A live auction will be held and the foundation will canvass the community for sponsors. Sponsors are also required for The Hammerstones Band, the champagne reception as well as the dinner and dance. There are three levels of sponsorship: bronze for $1,500, silver for $5,000 and gold for $10,000. Tickets are $55 each and people are encouraged to buy tables of eight. The tickets will be available in mid March at businesses and from directors. The deadline is June 1 and no tickets will be available at the door. The gala is semi-formal and people can dress in all black, all white or a combination of both. Elliott says the black and white theme is an attention getter and captures people’s imagination. The directors choose a patron each year and this year it will be the Jack and Emma Williscroft family. The J.B. Woods family was last year’s patron. “Our patrons identify with the community, are well known and have made a significant contribution to the community,” says Elliott. The foundation must raise $1.5 million for the CT Scan unit, which would be used in the new health complex. Elliott says a timely scan improves a stroke victim’s chances of survival and avoiding permanent damage. “So that’s why we really need the CT Scan unit,” says say. “Time is of the essence, as the doctors need to know within minutes what portion of your brain has been affected so they can administer the proper medical procedures.” For more information, to volunteer or be a sponsor, please call Elliott at 780-751-2141.

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