WHITE SALMON — Skyline Health Foundation, which aims to support, enhance, and expand the activities of Skyline Health and improve the health and well-being of all people it serves, raised $120,000 at its annual “Cultivate Columbia” gala on April 13 honoring Bob and Heather Weisfield.
Hosted at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn, more than 200 Gorge residents with a passion to create healthier and happier communities attended the special night to both celebrate the remarkable contributions of the Weisfields and invest in the future of rural healthcare at Skyline Health.
Event sponsor Artistic Excavation, along with many regional businesses, donors, and participants, kicked off the fundraising efforts. Proceeds from the event will support:
• Advancements and capital improvements in patient care at Skyline Health, including the life-saving Breast Health program that provides breast cancer screenings and diagnostic tests for under/uninsured individuals — regardless of age or gender
• Grants to local non-profits with a mission to improve community health
• Scholarships to high school graduates and professionals in the Gorge seeking a career in healthcare
“Success isn’t just measured by the glitz and glamour of the evening, but by the lives touched, the causes supported, and the community uplifted,” said Jenna Newcomb Barkhimer, Skyline Health Foundation vice-president. “Here’s to an incredible event where every moment sparkled with purpose, and every contribution made a difference.”
Over the past eight years, Skyline Health Foundation has invested more than $2.4 million in Skyline Health and the Gorge community. To contribute to support the health of rural communities, please visit www.myskylinehealth.org/foundation.
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