HOLLYWOOD, Md. — MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital celebrated its 37th Annual Gala on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at the Hollywood Social Hall, transforming the venue into a glittering Parisian escape. Themed “An Evening in Paris,” the black-tie event featured gourmet French cuisine, fine wines, and a performance by the band Paradigm.
The gala, described on the hospital’s website as “an unforgettable celebration of generosity and joie de vivre,” raised more than $350,000 to benefit the Emergency Room (ER) refresh at MedStar St. Mary’s. All proceeds, after expenses, will go toward modernizing the ER nurse station and cabinetry, as well as installing new flooring.
MedStar St. Mary’s shared their gratitude in a Facebook post: “What a magnificent night in Paris! … We are deeply grateful to all who joined us in making this night unforgettable. Merci to all who contributed!”
Sponsors for the 37th Annual Gala spanned various levels of support. AMEWAS, Inc. was the Presenting Sponsor with a contribution of $30,000.
Premiere Sponsors ($20,000) included Jayaraman Medical Associates LLC, MedStar Shah Medical Group, and Pat & Shep McKenney.
Diamond Sponsors ($13,000) were Associates in Radiation Medicine, The Cherry Cove Group, CMI Contractors, Inc., Pam & Dave Jamieson, Jennifer Blake Meyer, and The MIL Corporation.
Platinum Sponsors ($8,000) included ASEC, Dr. Anne Banfield, MD FACOG, Castellum/GTMR/Glen & Barbara Ives, Conor M. Loughran, Realtor, Indian Township Solutions (ITS), LLC, Mimi & Sam Novello, Christine Wray & John Felicitas, and Wynne Wealth Management.
Gold Sponsors ($5,000) were BAE Systems, and Silver Sponsors ($3,000) included Airtec, Inc., Baldwin, Briscoe & Steinmetz, P.C., C3 Innovations Inc., College of Southern Maryland, Tom Clark & Paige Painter, James & Coleen Damalouji, John & Karen Garner, Greg & Erin Kennedy, Katherine & Paul Koch, Printing Press Inc., PSI PAX, INC, Servpro of St. Mary’s and Calvert, SMECO, Taylor Gas Heating & Air Company, and Lea & Art Weaver.
The Portrait Room Sponsor ($2,500) was ACE Consulting, LLC. Bronze Sponsors ($1,000) included 2 Circle, Inc., Dr. David & Margie Allen, AM Pierce & Associates, Patricia Armstrong & Mike’s Bikes, Askey, Askey & Associates, CPA, LLC, Austin & Pamela Barnard, Compliance Corporation, Larry & Staci Day, Energetics Technology Center, FGS, ForeFeathers Enterprises, Helen Mattingly Wernecke, REALTOR®, John & Josephine Harvey, Heritage Chocolates, The Inn at Leonardtown, Purvi Jani, KAIROS INC., Michele & Gary Kessler, Leslie Taylor Consulting, Manson-Dixon Line, LLC, Michael & Jessica Meisel, Holly & Stephen Meyer, Naval Systems, Inc., PNC Bank, Dr. Minal Shah, Janet & Gordon Smith, SoMD Loves You LLC, Adrienne M. Somerville & William (BJ) Hall, Lori & Rick Werrell, Yahia & Salwa Tagouri, Wood Construction, LLC, Nick & Dawn Yeitrakis, and Saad Zaatari, MD.
MedStar St. Mary’s emphasized the impact of the community’s generosity: “The contributions from the 2024 Gala will help us create a modern, efficient space that enhances our patients’ care environment and improves staff workflow.”
The gala showcased the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier care while engaging the community in its mission.
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I don’t go to the Shah doctors any longer because I have had nothing but bad experiences with them each and every time.
what a great fundrasier for a great cause to improve the hospital!